Dan Oster

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Dan Oster
Born	Daniel Oster October 12, 1981 (1981-10-12) (age 26) Los Angeles, California  United States
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Dan Oster is an American comedic actor and improv artist. He is most famous for being a member of Boom Chicago and a member of the MADtv cast.

Contents 1 Early years 2 Boom Chicago 3 MADtv 3.1 Impressions 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Early years

Oster was born on October 12, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Prior to his comedy career, Oster was a Universal Studios tour guide and a karaoke jockey.^[1] He first discovered his love for improv during his senior year of high school, when his girlfriend at the time took him to see his first live improv show. Upon learning the troupe responsible for the show, Ultimate Improv, was offering paid workshops to foot the bill for their theater space, Dan decided to take the plunge and sign-up. This led to an impressive five year tenure with the Ultimate Improv, which ended when Oster joined Boom Chicago in July 2005.

[edit] Boom Chicago

During his time with Boom Chicago, Dan co-wrote and performed in one of the troupe's biggest hit shows to date: "Me, MySpace and iPod". This send-up of the digital age was hailed by many critics as "the best Boom Chicago show ever"^[2] in addition to becoming the longest-running show in the theater's 15 year history.^[3] Between major productions, Oster found himself trying a bit of everything by way of his fearless stage persona, from jokingly discussing penile inadequacy to performing freestyle raps as obscure pop culture icons like Paul Reiser and Cobra Commander from G.I. Joe. Outside the Boom theater, one of Dan's most noteworthy pre-MADtv gigs came in the form of a 30-minute mockumentary-style television program entitled "The Digital Difference".

[edit] MADtv

Oster joined the cast of MADtv in 2007, as a featured performer, for the thirteenth season. He made his debut on the show on November 24, 2007. Oster is also the fifth MADtv cast member to have been a member of Boom Chicago. Other Boom Chicago alumni include: Ike Barinholtz, Josh Meyers, Nicole Parker and Jordan Peele.

[edit] Impressions

• Kiefer Sutherland (as his character, Jack Bauer, from the FOX thriller, 24)
• Matthew McConaughey
• Bill Cosby
• Michael Cera (as Paulie Bleeker from the movie Juno)
• Jeff Conaway
• Mark McGrath
• Roger Clemens
• Mark L. Walberg
• Free Credit Report Dot Com Guy
• Ryan Seacrest
• Cookie Monster
• Swedish Chef
• Jamie Spears

[edit] References ^ Boom Chicago - Actors. Retrieved on January 16, 2008. ^ Boom Chicago - Latest News. Retrieved on January 16, 2008. ^ A Big 2007 Thanks. Retrieved on January 16, 2008.

[edit] External links Dan Oster's YouTube Channel

v • d • e MADtv Current cast Crista Flanagan • Daheli Hall • Anjelah Johnson • Keegan-Michael Key • Bobby Lee • Michael McDonald • Arden Myrin • Dan Oster • Nicole Parker • Jordan Peele • Johnny A. Sanchez Seasons One • Two • Three • Four • Five • Six • Seven • Eight • Nine • Ten • Eleven • Twelve • Thirteen History 1995–2000 • 2000–2005 • 2005–present Recurring Sketches Oprah • Stuart Larkin MADtv recurring characters