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AlthoughDrakehad 23 brides to keep up with in his latest video for “Falling Back,” it was the wedding singer who pulled focus.
Dan Finnerty, known for his many onscreen musical cameos and being the frontman of the comedy group The Dan Band, made an appearance at Drake’s fictional mass wedding in the music video from his seventh studio albumHonestly, Nevermind.
The crooner offers a musical interlude in the video, singing a slowed-down version of Drake’s 2009 single “Best I Ever Had.” He finishes the performance in the credits reel, adding his own lyrics to the track. “Drake’s f—ing you, this is my damn song,” Finnerty, 52, sings in a rap.
Here’s what to know about Dan Finnerty.
He Got His Start in Theater and Comedy
Finnerty started his career as a member of the off-Broadway showStomp, known for using their bodies and ordinary objects for percussion performances.
He also appeared more than 15 times as a correspondent onThe Jay Leno ShowandThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
He’s the Lead Singer of The Dan Band
The band was the focus of the 2005 Bravo concert specialDan Finnerty & The Dan Band: I Am Womanfrom director McG and executive producerSteven Spielberg.
They’ve also performed onJimmy Kimmel Live!,The Late Late ShowandLast Call with Carson Daly, in addition to serving as the house band onTheEllen DeGeneresShow.
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He’s Likely Played a Wedding Singer in Your Favorite Movie
Probably most recognizable for his work with directorTodd Phillips, Finnerty has appeared inOld School,Starsky & HutchandThe Hangover. Fans will remember his off-color cover of “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 2003’sOld School.
He often lends his vocal chops to his roles, playing a wedding singer or a bar mitzvah performer.
Finnerty’s other credits includeThe Wedding Planner,The TerminalandDumplin', just to name a few. After originating the role of Lonny in the staged jukebox musicalRock of Ages, he made a cameo in the 2012 film adaptation
He’s Married to Kathy Najimy
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Finnerty will appear onscreen with Najimy, 65, in this year’s highly anticipatedHocus Pocus 2. They both previously starred together last year in Netflix’sSingle All the Way, in addition toThe Wedding PlannerandDumplin'.
See Dan Finnerty inHocus Pocus 2, premiering Sept. 30 on Disney+.
source: people.com
