Dirk Vanderhuge was an actor and stuntman in the action movie genre prior to his trip to the Island. While he never was more than a character actor and frequently played bad guy Heavies or good guy Tanks, he developed a small but fiercely loyal fanbase. Unfortunately, even as he got better and better parts in bigger and bigger movies, his treacherous and rat-like agent, Ira Lipschitz, sold him out to the Island while arranging for all monies derived from Improbable Island royalties, merchandising, ad revenue sharing, and sponsorship deals to go exclusively to himself.
He has made his peace with the Island and settled down with his wife Molly in a cozy little Place called the Tea House. He is often found dressed in armor and gear like a Viking, and there are rumors about that he travels to a world beyond the Island called Valskyr. He is also a craftsman in metals, and makes weapons, armor, and jewelry for his loved ones as well as on commission.