Dan Bucatinsky () is an American actor, writer and producer, best known for his role as James Novak in the

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drama series ''

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'', for which he won the

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in 2013. In 2014, Bucatinsky starred on NBC's '' Marry Me'', as well as the revived

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series '' The Comeback'', which he also executive produced.

Early life and education

Bucatinsky is the son of Jewish parents Julio and Myriam. Their families moved from Russia and Poland to Argentina. He is a graduate of

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Career

Bucatinsky was the writer, producer and star of the 2001 romantic comedy '' All Over the Guy''. He has appeared in episodes of many television series, including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', as well as an episode of ''

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'' (where Bucatinsky also serves as a consulting producer). He executive produced and acted in the 2005

series '' The Comeback'' along with his producing partner, actress

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. In 2008, Bucatinsky and

again worked as producers for the innovative and largely improvisational web series, '' Web Therapy'', in which Kudrow starred and Bucatinsky also acted; Don Roos, his husband, directed. Bucatinsky had a recurring role as a journalist and husband of the President's Chief of Staff on the ABC drama series, ''

'', for which he won the 2013

. From 2014 to 2015, Bucatinsky co-starred on the short-lived

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sitcom '' Marry Me'', where he and

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play "The Kevins", the gay dads of Annie (played by

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) who are both named Kevin. He started out as a recurring guest star, but was promoted to series regular midway through the series. He also wrote the book ''Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?: Confessions of a Gay Dad''.

Personal life

Bucatinsky met his future husband, screenwriter Don Roos, in 1992 when Roos invited him to be his date at the premiere of '' Love Field''. They married in 2008, during the four months

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was first recognized. The couple have two children, daughter Eliza and son Jonah.

Filmography

References

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