Dane is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

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Alexandra Dane Alexandra Dane (born ''c''. 1940
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(born 1946), South African actress *

Barbara Dane Barbara Dane (born Barbara Jean Spillman; May 12, 1927) is an American folk, blues, and jazz singer, guitarist, record producer, and political activist. She co-founded Paredon Records with Irwin Silber. "Bessie Smith in stereo," wrote jazz cri ...

(born 1927), American singer *

Dana Dane Dana McCleese (born September 6, 1965), better known by his stage name Dana Dane, is an American rapper known for performance of humorous lyrics and for his fashion sense. Early life Dana was born in the Walt Whitman housing project in Fort Gr ...

(born 1965), American hip-hop artist *

Eric Dane Eric William Dane (born November 9, 1972) is an American actor. After multiple television roles in the 1990s and 2000s, which included his recurring role as Jason Dean in ''Charmed'', Dane was cast as Dr. Mark Sloan on the ABC medical drama te ...

(born 1972), American actor * Francis Dane (1615-1697), minister in colonial Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials *

Hugh Dane Hugh Dane (October 21, 1942 – May 16, 2018) was an American character actor. He was best known for playing Hank the security guard on the television sitcom ''The Office'' from 2005 to 2013. Acting career Dane's professional acting career be ...

(1942-2018), American actor * Jordan Dane (born 1953), American novelist *

Joseph Dane Joseph Dane (October 25, 1778May 1, 1858) was a United States representative from Maine, serving from 1820 to 1823. Biography Dane was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, on October 25, 1778. He received his early education in Beverly, attended Phi ...

(1778-1858), American congressman from Maine *

Karl Dane Karl Dane (born Rasmus Karl Therkelsen Gottlieb, 12 October 1886 – 14 April 1934) was a Danish-American comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era. He became a star after portraying “Slim” ...

(1886-1934), Danish-American silent film actor * Lloyd Dane (1925-2015), American race car driver *

Maxwell Dane Maxwell "Mac" Dane (June 7, 1906 – August 8, 2004) was an American advertising executive and co-founder of the Doyle Dane Bernbach agency, known as DDB, that was established in Manhattan in 1949. For advertising against U.S. presidential candid ...

(1906-2004), American advertising executive *

Nathan Dane Nathan Dane (December 29, 1752 – February 15, 1835) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress from 1785 through 1788. Dane helped formulate the Northwest Ordinance while in Congress, and ...

(1752–1835), American lawyer and statesman representing Massachusetts in the Continental Congress from 1785 to 1787 *

Patricia Dane Patricia Dane (born Thelma Patricia Pippins, August 4, 1917 – June 5, 1995) was an American film actress of the 1940s. Early life Dane was born Thelma Patricia Pippins to William Pippins and Emma F. Montford. Sources differ as to her bi ...

(1919-1995), American film actress *

Warrel Dane Warrel Dane (born Warrel George Baker; March 7, 1961 – December 13, 2017) was an American musician who was the lead singer for the heavy metal bands Sanctuary and Nevermore. He was a natural baritone; though he was known for his high-pitched ...

(1961–2017), American singer

Given name

Dane Anderson Dane John Anderson (born 19 October 1984) is an Australian former cricketer who played for Tasmania and club cricket for Glenorchy Cricket Club Glenorchy Cricket Club (GCC) also known as the "Magpies" represent Glenorchy in Tasmania's Prem ...

(born 1984), Australian cricket player *

Dane Baptiste Dane Baptiste (born 3 September 1984) is a British stand-up comedian, writer and presenter. He was the first Black British act to be nominated for the "Best Newcomer" award at 2014's Edinburgh Comedy Awards and his comedy series ''Sunny D'' premie ...

(born 1984), British stand-up comedian and writer * Dane Beesley (born 1978), Australian photographer *

Dane Belton Dane Belton (born December 7, 2000) is an American football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa. Early life and high school Belton grew up in Tampa, Florida and attended Je ...

(born 1999), American football player *

Dane Bird-Smith Dane Alex Bird-Smith (born 15 July 1992) is an Australian racewalking athlete. He competes in the 20 kilometres race walk, and has a best of 1:19:28 hours for the distance, set in 2017. He competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he was the br ...

(born 1992), Australian racewalking athlete * Dane Blacker (born 1998), Welsh rugby union player *

Dane Boedigheimer Dane Willard Boedigheimer (born September 28, 1978) better known by his stage name DaneBoe, is an American Internet personality, voice actor, writer, and animator. He is known for creating the web series ''The Annoying Orange'' and the spin-off ...

(born 1978), American filmmaker, singer, and actor *

Dane Boswell Dane Boswell (born 7 May 1984) is a New Zealand rower. Boswell was born in 1984 and grew up in Kerikeri. His father is Darien Boswell, who represented New Zealand in rowing at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. In 2005, he was th ...

(born 1984), New Zealand rower *

Dane Bowers Dane Leon Bowers is a British singer, songwriter, DJ and producer. He was a part of pop boy band Another Level between 1997 and 2000 when he performed on seven Top 10 singles, before taking up solo projects with True Steppers and Victoria Beckh ...

(born 1979), British singer and member of 5th Story, formerly of Another Level *

Dane Byers Dane Byers (born February 21, 1986) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He last played for and captained Manchester Storm of the UK's EIHL. He was originally drafted by the New York Rangers 48th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draf ...

(born 1986), Canadian professional ice hockey player *

Dane Cameron Dane Cameron (born October 18, 1988) is an American racing driver from Glen Ellen, California. He won the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship overall in 2016 and 2019, and also in the GTD class in 2014. Racing career After karting, Cameron ...

(born 1988), American racing driver *

Dane Campbell Dane Campbell (born 26 February 1983) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer from the 2000s. Primarily a , Campbell helped establish the Jamaica Rugby League Association and the Vanuatu national team, coaching the latter. ...

(born 1984), Australian rugby league administrator and former footballer *

Dane Carlaw Dane Carlaw (born 21 February 1980 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. An Australia national and Queensland State of Origin representative forward, he played ...

(born 1980), Australian former professional rugby league footballer *

Dane Chanase Riccardo Dane Chanase (October 21, 1894 - July 15, 1975) was an American painter and printmaker. Life Chanase was born in Palermo, Italy. He exhibited at the Salon d'Automne. He served in World War I. He married artist Sheva Ausubel (1896–1 ...

(1894-1975), American painter and printmaker *

Dane Chisholm Dane Chisholm (born 4 July 1990) is a French-Australian international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship. He previously played for the Sheffield Eagles and the Melbourne Storm and ...

(born 1990), Australian Rugby League player *

Dane Clark Dane Clark (born Bernard Zanville; February 26, 1912September 11, 1998) was an American character actor who was known for playing, as he labeled himself, "Joe Average." Early life Clark was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Jewish imm ...

(1912-1998), American character actor *

Dane Cleaver Dane Cleaver (born 1 January 1992) is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for Central Districts. He made his international debut for the New Zealand cricket team in July 2022. He is the cousin of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. Career Cent ...

(born 1992), New Zealand first-class cricketer *

Dane Coles Dane or Danes may refer to: People Pertaining to Denmark * Dane, somebody from Denmark * Danes, an ethnic group native to Denmark * Danes (Germanic tribe) Other people * Dane (name), a surname and a given name (and a list of people with the nam ...

(born 1986), New Zealand rugby union player *

Dane Cook Dane Jeffrey Cook (born March 18, 1972) is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He has released six comedy albums: ''Harmful If Swallowed''; ''Retaliation''; '' Vicious Circle''; '' Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garde ...

(born 1972), American stand-up comic and actor * Dane Coolidge (1873-1940), American author, naturalist, and photographer *

Dane Cruikshank Dane Ashton Cruikshank (born April 27, 1995) is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona. Cruikshank was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round o ...

(born 1995), American football player * Dane Currency (born 1985), Barbadian cricketer * Dane Damron, American football coach and former player * Dane Dastillung (1897–1982), American football player *

Dane Davis Dane A. Davis is a sound editor with over 150 film credits. He won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing during the 72nd Academy Awards for ''The Matrix''. He is most known for his work on ''The Matrix'' films. With the exception of '' Clou ...

, American sound editor *

Dane De La Rosa Dane David De La Rosa (born February 1, 1983) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Career Prior to playing professional ...

(born 1983), American professional baseball player *

Dane DeHaan Dane William DeHaan ( ; born February 6, 1986) is an American actor known for his roles as Andrew Detmer in ''Chronicle'' (2012), Lucien Carr in '' Kill Your Darlings'' (2013), Harry Osborn / Green Goblin in ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'' (2014), ...

(born 1986), American actor *

Dane DiLiegro Dane Robert DiLiegro ( ; born August 6, 1988) is an American actor and former basketball player. DiLiegro played professional basketball for eight seasons for teams in Italy and Israel. DiLiegro currently resides in Los Angeles, and in 2022 sta ...

(born 1988), American actor, stuntman, and former professional basketball player *

Dane Dobbie Dane Dobbie (born December 1, 1986 in Elora, Ontario) is a professional lacrosse player for the San Diego Seals in the National Lacrosse League. Dobbie comes from a lacrosse family. His grandfather, Bob Dobbie, is a member of Canadian Lacros ...

(born 1986), Canadian professional lacrosse player * Dane Dorahy (born 1977), Australian former professional rugby league footballer * Dane Dukić (born 1981), Serbian former footballer *

Dane Dunning Dane Anthony Dunning (born December 20, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox in 2020. Career Amateur career After graduating fr ...

(born 1994), American professional baseball player *

Dane Eagle Dane Eagle (born May 22, 1983) is an American politician from Florida. A Republican, Eagle was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis as Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in September 2020. Eagle was a member of the Florida ...

(born 1983), American politician * Dane Elkins (born 1999), American professional racquetball player *

Dane Evans Stephen Dane Evans (born November 19, 1993) is an American professional Canadian football quarterback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Tulsa. He has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles ...

(born 1993), American professional Canadian football player *

Dane Fife Dane Fife (born July 26, 1979) is an American former college basketball player and assistant coach. Fife is the former head coach of the Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Mastodons men's basketball team and a was former ...

(born 1979), American former college basketball player and current assistant coach * Dane Fischer (born 1979), American basketball coach * Dane Fletcher (born 1986), American former football player * Dane Fox (born 1993), Canadian professional ice hockey player *

Dane Gagai Dane Gagai () (born 3 January 1991) is a professional rugby league footballer and boxer who plays as a and er for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. He has played for Australia and the New Zealand Maori at international level. He previously ...

(born 1991), Australian professional rugby league footballer *

Dane Haylett-Petty Dane Haylett-Petty (born 18 June 1989) is a retired Australian rugby union footballer who played as a fullback or wing for the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby and the Wallabies. Early life Haylett-Petty was born in Durban in the former Pro ...

(born 1989), Australian retired rugby union footballer * Dane Hogan (born 1989), Australian professional rugby league footballer *

Dane Hussey Dane Hussey (born July 26, 1949) is a weightlifter for the United States. His coaches are/were Gayle Hatch and Walter Imahara. Career In the 56-kilogram weight class for the 55- to 59-year-old men, Hussey was able to put up a total of 110 kilogra ...

(born 1949), American weightlifter * Dane Hutchinson (born 1986), New Zealand cricketer * Dane Hyatt (born 1984), Jamaican sprinter *

Dane Ingham Dane Ingham (born 8 June 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a right wing-back for A-League club Newcastle Jets. Born and raised in Australia, he plays for the New Zealand national team. Mainly a right wing-back or right-back, Ingh ...

(born 1999), New Zealand professional footballer *

Dane Iorg Dane Charles Iorg ( ; born May 11, 1950) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from (–) for four teams, including eight seasons spent with the St. Louis Cardinals. Whi ...

(born 1950), American retired MLB player * Dane Jackson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Dane Johnson Dane Edward Johnson (born February 10, 1963) is an American former professional baseball coach and former pitcher. He played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Oakland Athletics ...

(born 1963), American former professional baseball coach and former pitcher *

Dane Kelly Dane Kelly (born 9 February 1991) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a striker for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. With 85 regular season goals, Kelly is the all-time leading scorer in the USL Championship. Professional career Ti ...

(born 1991), Jamaican professional footballer *

Dane Korica Danijel Korica (Serbian Cyrillic: Данијел Корица, born 10 June 1945), better known by his nickname ''Dane'' in his home country, is a Serbian retired long-distance runner who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He is ...

(born 1945), Serbian retired long-distance runner *

Dane Krager Dane Krager (born May 18, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is a former arena football Fullback / Linebacker. He played college football at Angelo State. In his career, Krager has played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Austin Wranglers, and ...

(born 1979), American former football player * Dane Kuprešanin (born 1966), Bosnian-Herzegovinian retired footballer *

Dane Laffrey Dane Laffrey is an American scenic designer best known for Broadway shows ''Once on This Island'' (2017), '' Spring Awakening'' (2015), and '' Fool for Love'' (2015), and Off-Broadway shows ''The Christians'' (2015), ''Cloud Nine'' (2015), and ...

, American scenic designer and costume designer *

Dane Lanken Dane Lanken (December 9, 1945 – March 3, 2023) was a Canadian journalist and author. Career Lanken was a film critic for the ''Montreal Gazette'' from 1967 to 1977, and was then a freelance journalist who wrote regularly for ''Canadian Geogr ...

(born 1945), Canadian journalist and author *

Dane Lett Dane Lett (born 29 August 1990) is a New Zealand field hockey player, who plays as a defender. Personal life Dane Lett was born and raised in Carterton, New Zealand. Career National teams Under-21 Lett debuted for the New Zealand U-21 team in ...

(born 1990), New Zealand field hockey player *

Dane Lloyd Dane Lloyd (born February 16, 1991) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a by-election on October 23, 2017, following the resignation of Rona Ambrose.Dane Looker Dane Alan Looker (born May 5, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) He played college football for the Washington Huskies. Looker was signed by the St. Louis Ram ...

(born 1976), American former football player * Dane Lovett (born 1984), Australian artist *

Dane Lussier Dane Lussier (December 23, 1909 – October 10, 1959) was an American screenwriter.Martin, p.191 He was the father of songwriter Deke Richards. Selected filmography * ''Ladies' Day'' (1943) * '' Storm Over Lisbon'' (1944) * '' A Sporting Chanc ...

(1909-1959), American screenwriter * Dane Manning (born 1989), English professional rugby league footballer *

Dane Massey Dane Massey (born 17 April 1988) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bray Wanderers in the League of Ireland Premier Division. He has also played for Dundalk, Drogheda United and for the Republic of Ireland national ...

(born 1988), Irish professional footballer * Dane McDonald (born 1987), Australian rugby league player *

Dane A. Miller Dane A. Miller ( – February 10, 2015) was an American business executive. Miller was co-founder of the orthopedic company Biomet and was its president and chief executive from 1978 to 2006. Miller was brought up in Springfield, Ohio, and obtai ...

(c. 1946-2015), American business executive *

Dane Milovanović Dane Milovanović ( sr-Cyrl, Дане Миловановић; born 2 December 1989) is an Australian footballer who most recently played for Madura United in the Liga 1 as a defender or midfielder. He currently plays for Sydenham Park SC in V ...

(born 1989), Australian footballer *

Dane Morgan Dane Morgan (born 30 January 1979) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played as a forward in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the North Sydney Bears in 1999 and then for both the Wests Tigers and the Melbourne Storm in 200 ...

(born 1979), Australian former rugby league footballer * Dane Murphy (born 1986), American retired soccer player * Dane Murray (born 2003), Scottish professional footballer *

Dane Neller Dane Joseph Neller (born April 30, 1956) is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He is best known for serving as chief executive of Dean & DeLuca, On Demand Books, and Shakespeare & Co. Neller currently serves as CEO of New York-based books ...

(born 1956), American businessman and entrepreneur * Dane Nielsen (born 1985), Australian former professional rugby league footballer *

Dane O'Hara Dane Bradford Mark O'Hara is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. At the time of his retirement he held the record for most international matches for New Zealand. Early years O'Hara attended St. Paul's Colle ...

(born 1953), New Zealand former rugby league footballer *

Dane O'Neill Dane O'Neill is an Irish jockey, who has won over 1,700 races in Great Britain over a 25-year career, including the 2015 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Career O'Neill was born in Dublin, but brought up in Monkstown, County Cork. His un ...

, Irish jockey * Dane Pereira (born 1985), Indian footballer *

Dane Rampe Dane Rampe (born 2 June 1990) is an Australian rules football player who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He has served as co-captain of the Swans since the 2019 season. Early life Rampe was born in Sydney and ...

(born 1990), Australian rules footballer * Dane Randolph (born 1986), American former football player * Dane Rauschenberg (born 1976), American long-distance runner and author * Dane Rawlins (born 1956), Irish dressage rider *

Dane Reynolds Dane Reynolds (born September 7, 1985 in Long Beach, California) is an American professional surfer from Ventura, California. He is known for his "go for broke" style of surfing that includes many experimental and aerial maneuvers. Biography ...

(born 1985), American professional surfer *

Dane Richards Dane O'Brian Richards (born 14 December 1983) is a Jamaican former professional footballer, who played as a winger. He spent the majority of his career with Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls. Career Youth and college Richards was a ...

(born 1983), Jamaican former professional footballer *

Dane Rudhyar Dane Rudhyar (March 23, 1895 – September 13, 1985), born Daniel Chennevière, was a American author, modernist composer and humanistic astrologer. He was a pioneer of modern transpersonal astrology. Biography Dane Rudhyar was born in Paris on ...

(1895-1985), French-born American author, modernist composer, and humanistic astrologer *

Dane Rumble Dane Aaron Rumble (born 9 February 1982) is a New Zealand recording artist. He is a former member of New Zealand hip hop group, Fast Crew. Background Rumble was born in Kirwee, Canterbury, and received his secondary education at St Peter's Colle ...

(born 1982), New Zealand recording artist * Dane Saintus (born 1987), American soccer player *

Dane Sampson Dane Sampson (born 20 August 1986) is an Australian sports shooter. He competed in the 10 metre air rifle, 50 metre rifle three positions and 50 metre rifle prone events at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Sampson began shooting in 1998, encouraged ...

(born 1986), Australian sports shooter *

Dane Sanzenbacher Dane Sanzenbacher (born October 13, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State. High school career Sanzenbacher played high ...

(born 1988), American former football player *

Dane Sardinha Dane Kealoha A. A. Sardinha (born April 8, 1979) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Philadelphia Phillies between 2003 and 2011. Amateur career A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, ...

(born 1979), American former professional baseball catcher *

Dane Scarlett Dane Pharrell Scarlett (born 24 March 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Portsmouth, on loan from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Club career Scarlett was part of the Tottenham Under-18s team in the 2 ...

(born 2004), English professional footballer * Dane Schadendorf (born 2002), Zimbabwean cricketer *

Dane Searls Dane Searls (22 February 1988 – 25 November 2011) was an Australian BMX rider. He created Giants of Dirt . He died 25 November 2011 after an unsuccessful attempt to jump into a swimming pool from a balcony in Queensland, Australia ) ...

(1988-2011), Australian BMX rider * Dane Sharp (disambiguation), multiple people *

Dane Sorensen Dane Hans Ivan Peter Sorensen (born 4 October 1955) is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. Sorensen represented New Zealand and his usual position was . Background He's the brother of fellow Kiwi in ...

(born 1955), New Zealand former rugby league footballer *

Dane Spencer Dane Spencer (born December 24, 1977) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer and current assistant coach with the U.S. Ski Team. At the World Cup level, he specialized in the giant slalom. Career Born in Boise, Idaho, Spencer grew up skiing ...

(born 1977), American former ski racer *

Dane Stojanović Danilo "Dane" Stojanović ( sr-cyr, Дане Стојановић, 1904–18) was a Serbian Chetnik commander in Old Serbia and Macedonia (1904–08), who also participated in the Balkan Wars (1912–13). He was also known as Dane Krapče. L ...

, Serbian commander * Dane Strother, American Democratic political strategist, media commentator, and former reporter * Dane Suttle (born 1961), American former professional basketball player *

Dane Swan Dane Swan (born 25 February 1984) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

(born 1984), Australian AFL player *

Dane Sweeny Dane Sweeny (born 12 February 2001) is an Australian professional tennis player. Sweeny made his ATP Tour debut at the 2021 Great Ocean Road Open after receiving a wild card into the main draw. He has a career high ATP singles ranking of No. 2 ...

(born 2001), Australian professional tennis player *

Dane Tilse Dane Tilse (born 24 January 1985, in Scone, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He previously played for the Canberra Raiders in the N ...

(born 1985), Australian former professional rugby league footballer * Dane Trbović (born 1986), Serbian footballer * Dane Tudor (born 1989), Australian-American freeskier * Dane van der Westhuyzen (born 1992), South African professional rugby union player *

Dane van Niekerk Dané van Niekerk ( , ; born 14 May 1993) is a South African cricketer born in Pretoria and educated at Hoërskool Centurion. leg spin bowler, she has appearances in Test, One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) representi ...

(born 1993), South African cricketer *

Dane Vilas Dane James Vilas (born 10 June 1985) is a South African cricketer. He was born in Johannesburg, Transvaal. Previously, he played for South Africa's national side and made his Test debut for South Africa against Bangladesh on 30 July 2015. D ...

(born 1985), South African cricketer * Dane Waters (born 1964), political strategist, elephant protection advocate, writer, and direct democracy advocate *

Dane Weston Dane Anderson Weston (born 2 February 1973) is a former Antiguan cricketer. Weston was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast. He was born at All Saints, Antigua. Weston made two first-class appearances for the Leeward Islands in the ...

(born 1973), Antiguan former cricketer * Dane Whitehouse (born 1970), English former footballer *

Dane Witherspoon Dane Witherspoon (December 27, 1957 – March 29, 2014) was an American actor who appeared in daytime TV soap operas ''Santa Barbara (TV series), Santa Barbara'' as Joe Perkins in 1984, and in ''Capitol (TV series), Capitol'' as Tyler McCan ...

(1957-2014), American actor *

Dane Zajc Dane Zajc () (26 October 1929 – 20 October 2005) was a Slovenian poet and playwright. He served as president of the Slovene Writers' Association (1991–1995), and was awarded the prestigious Prešeren Award for lifetime achievement (1981). Toge ...

(1929-2005), Slovenian poet and playwright * Dane Zander, Australian rugby union player

Fictional characters

* Dane (Wildstorm), a fictional character from WildStorm Productions, now owned by DC Comics * Dane of Elysium, the

Wonder Man Wonder Man (Simon Williams) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #9 (October 1964). The c ...

from DC Comics * ''The Dane'', a term for

Prince Hamlet A prince is a male ruler (ranked below a king, grand prince, and grand duke) or a male member of a monarch's or former monarch's family. ''Prince'' is also a title of nobility (often highest), often hereditary, in some European states. The ...

of Denmark, a character in Shakespeare's tragedy ''Hamlet'' *

Saint Dane ''Pendragon: Journal of an Adventure through Time and Space'', commonly known as ''Pendragon'', is a series of ten young-adult science fiction and fantasy novels by American author D. J. MacHale, published from 2002 to 2009. The series chroni ...

, a character in the Pendragon series * Dane O'Neill, a character in Colleen McCulloch's book ''

The Thorn Birds ''The Thorn Birds'' is a 1977 novel by Australian author Colleen McCullough. Set primarily on Drogheda – a fictional sheep station in the Australian Outback named after Drogheda, Ireland, the story focuses on the Cleary family and spans 1 ...

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