Dante Basco on ‘Hook’, Robin Williams’ Belief & Filipino Power

Dante Bosco stops by Comics & Kicks to reflect on a career that’s touched generations — from playing Rufio in Hook alongside Robin Williams, to voicing Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. He opens up about being a Filipino actor in Hollywood, growing up as a self-described “mutant,” and how identity, struggle, and creativity all shaped his journey. This one’s all heart. 00:00 Welcome to Comics and Kicks 00:21 Dante Bosco’s Most Iconic Roles 00:56 The Lasting Power of Rufio 01:46 How Dance Connected Dante & Taboo 02:18 Breaking into Hollywood as a Filipino 06:15 Behind the Scenes of Hook 13:02 Remembering Robin Williams 22:17 From Rufio to Zuko: The Voiceover Journey 33:57 Growing Up Mixed in Hollywood 38:18 Inside the West Coast Dance Scene 42:54 Where Hollywood Meets Hip Hop 52:12 Dante’s Top 5 Sneakers 57:34 Dante’s Top 5 Comics 01:05:03 Favorite Comic Characters 01:06:03 Marvel, Multiverses & Rufio 01:07:13 Antonio Banderas & Voice Acting 01:08:40 Family, Fame & Staying Grounded 01:22:59 Club Memories & Top 5 Lists 01:28:37 Julia Roberts & Hollywood Stories