Daniel Kucan is an American actor and voice artist best known for his role as the villain in the video game Command & Conquer. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on 8 August 1968, Kucan had an early interest in acting and theater. He attended the Cleveland Playhouse for a short period of time, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Kucan's career began in the late 1990's when he caught the eye of video game developer Westwood Studios. After auditioning, he was cast as the villain in their popular real-time strategy game Command & Conquer. Kucan's performance as Kane, the leader of the Brotherhood of Nod, was praised by fans and is often cited as one of the best video game performances of all time. Kucan became synonymous with the role, and continued to voice the character in subsequent games in the series.
In addition to his video game work, Kucan has appeared in a number of television shows and films. He has guest starred on episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Friends, and The X-Files. He has also had recurring roles on the shows The Practice and The West Wing.
In recent years, Kucan has focused more on voice acting, lending his talents to games such as World of Warcraft, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and BioShock Infinite. He has also voiced characters in animated films such as The Book of Life and The Lego Batman Movie.
Kucan's voice has become iconic in the gaming and entertainment industries. His work in Command & Conquer is widely regarded as one of the best video game performances of all time, and his voice work has been praised for its versatility and range. He continues to work in the industry today, and is currently working on several video game projects.
