The performer shared the screen for a while with the equally racy comedian Dane Cook.

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And wouldn't you know -- he turns out to be Dan's younger brother Mitch (Dane Cook), a reformed skirt-chaser who announces himself besotted.

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Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, Sacha Baron Cohen, even Kevin James in "Here Comes the Boom, " are built like the brick wall at the Improv.

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Popular comedian Dane Cook and popular celebrity Jessica Simpson star.

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Among the multimedia success stories is Dane Cook.

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Consider three big earners on our list: Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy and Dane Cook, all of whom are making six or seven figures playing a circuit of stadium venues at lofty ticket prices.

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Root for Dane Cook?

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