The Real Reason Dane Cook Has Completely Vanished From The Spotlight

Throughout the early 2000s, few could mention their favorite stand-up comedians without bringing up Dane Cook. With his storytelling prowess and firecracker personality, Cook sold out arenas across the country and made himself a household name. Yet just as quickly as he rose to fame, the superstar comedian vanished from Hollywood without a trace. Now he's finally revealed the reason he's been M.I.A. all these years and the steps he's taking now to make his way back to the top.

All-Time High

It was 2005 when Dane Cook received the greatest news of his career so far: his newest comedy album was flying off shelves. He'd cemented himself as one of the best to ever hold a microphone. Yet, he still felt uneasy about his future.

Shy Kid

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in Arlington, Dane Cook wasn't always the ball of chaotic energy his comedy has made him famous for being. In fact, Cook was quite shy and introverted as a kid, though at home he described himself as a "wild child."

Coming Into His Own

It wasn't until his junior year of high school when he began acting and doing stand-up that Cook finally came out of his shell. He studied graphic design in college, though deep down he always knew that comedy was path for him.

Committing To Comedy

He began performing stand-up professionally in the early '90s, eventually moving to New York in 1994. After bouncing around comedy clubs for a few years, he packed his bags and headed for the bright lights and opportunities of Los Angeles.