Dian Bachar
A cult comedy fixture whose diminutive stature and fearless commitment defined memorable roles in the early, anarchic works of Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Born 1970 (age 56)·American actor·Birthday: October 26·Generation X
Biography
Dian Bachar's path to cult fame was forged in friendship. He met Trey Parker and Matt Stone at the University of Colorado, and his willingness to go anywhere for a laugh made him a perfect collaborator for their brand of outrageous humor. His first major role was as the hapless, snowbound packer in Parker's student film 'Cannibal! The Musical,' setting a template for the earnest, often victimized characters he would play. He reached a peak of absurdity as the naive, spandex-clad sidekick Choda Boy in 'Orgazmo,' a role that required a unique blend of innocence and sheer bravado. For a wider audience, he is best remembered as Kenny 'Squeak' Scolari, the high-pitched, rule-obsessed neighbor in 'BASEketball.' Bachar's career is a testament to the power of a tight-knit creative group; his performances are inextricably linked to the early, scrappy energy of Parker and Stone's projects, where loyalty and a shared comedic sensibility were the currency of success.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Dian was born in 1970, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1970
#1 Movie
Love Story
Best Picture
Patton
#1 TV Show
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Dian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1970Born
First Earth Day; The Beatles break up
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $17,000Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Bridge over Troubled Water" — Simon & GarfunkelBest Picture: Patton
1975Started school
Fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
Gas: $0.57/galHome: $27,600Min wage: $2.10/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Love Will Keep Us Together" — Captain & TennilleBest Picture: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1983Became a teenager
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1986Could drive
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1988Could vote
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1991Turned 21
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
2000Turned 30
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2010Turned 40
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2020Turned 50
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 56 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the iconic role of Choda Boy, the loyal sidekick, in the cult film 'Orgazmo.'
- Portrayed Kenny 'Squeak' Scolari, a key supporting character, in the sports comedy 'BASEketball.'
- Appeared in Trey Parker's first feature-length film, 'Cannibal! The Musical,' as a member of the ill-fated expedition.
- Made occasional voice cameos in the animated series 'South Park,' created by his longtime friends Parker and Stone.
Did You Know?
He is a trained gymnast, which he showcased in several of his film roles.
He is only 4 feet 11 inches tall.
He was a member of the same college film club, 'The Avs', as Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
He had a small role as a 'City Wok' employee in the 'South Park' episode 'The China Probrem.'
“I was the guy they could always count on to wear the giant underwear.”
