Dane Cook is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Cook has appeared in several films including Waiting, London, Employee of the Month, Farce of the Penguins, Mr. Brooks and Good Luck Chuck as well as the 2008 comedy My Best Friend's Girl with Kate Hudson, Jason Biggs and Alec Baldwin.AskMen: Dane Cook

Darryl McCauley, Cook's half-brother and former business manager, was arrested on forgery and theft charges on December 30, 2008. McCauley has been accused of embezzling at least $4 millions from Cook between July 2007 and December 2008.SeaCoastOnline: 800K Seized (January 7, 2009) In March of 2009, McCauley was charged with "eight counts of larceny over $250, forgery and larceny by continuous scheme."TMZ: Dane Cook's Bro Indicted for Stealing Comic Blind (March 20, 2009)

The Boston Business Journal reported on December 30, 2008, that Cook's brother, Darryl McCauley, had allegedly stolen millions of dollars from Cook. The same article mentioned that McCauley was best man at Cook's wedding.Boston Business Journal: Dane Cook's manager allegedly stole millions (December 30, 2008) The news of Cook's wedding prompted speculation by fans on whether the reports were true.PerezHilton.com: Dane Cook $crewed by Business Manager/Brother (December 30, 2008)

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Cook has released three albums, Harmful If Swallowed, Retaliation and Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden during the course of his career. Retaliation went certified gold and was the highest selling comedy album in twenty-eight years.AskMen: Dane Cook

In 2005, Cook faced some controversy when fans of comedian, Louis C.K., noticed similarities between Cook's work and an album released by C.K in 2001. Joe Rogan of Fear Factor fame also claims that Cook stole material he had performed in clubs when Cook was present.Radar Magazine: Take the Funny and Run (February 14, 2007)

"There's always someone in every group of friends that nobody likes. Some of you are looking around saying, 'Ummm I disagree.' Well you're the person that nobody likes!"AskMen: Dane Cook