Daniel James “Dan” Cortese is an American actor who became famous after portraying the character of ‘Laird Perry Rollins’ in the NBC sitcom ‘Veronica's Closet’. He also played the role of ‘Dan Montgomery’ in the show ‘The Single Guy’ in 1997. He gained appreciation for his portrayal of ‘Jess Hanson’ in the series ‘Melrose Place’ as well. Besides making his name as an actor on television, Cortese has also grabbed attention as a host after his successful stint with the show ‘MTV Sports,’ which won an Emmy Award. Despite his resounding success on television, Cortese has failed to make a mark on the silver screen. However, he has appeared in a few films in supporting roles.
