Portrait of Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Bio: An American character actor. He often plays sleazy villains or uptight, wisecracking individuals; two of his best-known roles are as a cuckolded husband in the Coen brothers' crime thriller Blood Simple, and the scheming Nick Tortelli on the sitcom Cheers
Born: Wed, Jul 24 1940
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Dan Hedaya is 83 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Slapface
Slapface
Dan Hedaya was
81 in Slapface
as 'Sheriff John Thurston'.
Thu, Apr 21 2022
Poster of The God Committee
The God Committee
Dan Hedaya was
80 in The God Committee
as 'Emmett Granger'.
Fri, Jul 02 2021
Poster of Funny Face
Funny Face
Dan Hedaya was
80 in Funny Face
as 'Benj'.
Tue, Mar 30 2021
Poster of The Big Take
The Big Take
Dan Hedaya was
78 in The Big Take
as 'Frank Maniscalpo'.
Tue, Sep 04 2018
Poster of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Dan Hedaya was
76 in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
as 'Red'.
Wed, Nov 16 2016
Poster of Black Dog, Red Dog
Black Dog, Red Dog
Dan Hedaya was
74 in Black Dog, Red Dog
as 'Norman'.
Thu, Jul 23 2015
Poster of The Humbling
The Humbling
Dan Hedaya was
74 in The Humbling
as 'Asa'.
Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Clutter
Clutter
Dan Hedaya was
72 in Clutter
as 'Walter Bickford'.
Fri, Jun 07 2013
Poster of The Normals
The Normals
Dan Hedaya was
72 in The Normals
as 'Ragnar'.
Fri, Nov 16 2012
Poster of Too Big to Fail
Too Big to Fail
Dan Hedaya was
70 in Too Big to Fail
as 'Congressman Barney Frank'.
Sun, May 22 2011
Poster of The Extra Man
The Extra Man
Dan Hedaya was
70 in The Extra Man
as 'Aresh'.
Sun, Aug 01 2010
Poster of The Warrior Class
The Warrior Class
Dan Hedaya was
66 in The Warrior Class
as 'Rand'.
Tue, Feb 06 2007
Poster of Strangers with Candy
Strangers with Candy
Dan Hedaya was
65 in Strangers with Candy
as 'Guy Blank'.
Wed, Jun 28 2006
Poster of The Good Student
The Good Student
Dan Hedaya was
65 in The Good Student
as 'Gabe'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Pizza My Heart
Pizza My Heart
Dan Hedaya was
65 in Pizza My Heart
as 'Vinnie Montebello'.
Sun, Jul 24 2005
Poster of Robots
Robots
Dan Hedaya was
64 in Robots
as 'Mr. Gunk (voice)'.
Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of American Cousins
American Cousins
Dan Hedaya was
63 in American Cousins
as 'Settimo'.
Fri, Nov 28 2003
Poster of New Suit
New Suit
Dan Hedaya was
62 in New Suit
as 'Muster Hansau'.
Thu, Oct 03 2002
Poster of Swimfan
Swimfan
Dan Hedaya was
62 in Swimfan
as 'Coach Simkins'.
Fri, Sep 06 2002
Poster of Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'
Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'
Dan Hedaya was
61 in Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'
as 'Jeff Rabin (photo)'.
Tue, Apr 02 2002
Poster of Quicksand
Quicksand
Dan Hedaya was
61 in Quicksand
as 'General Stewart'.
Fri, Mar 15 2002
Poster of Down
Down
Dan Hedaya was
61 in Down
as 'Lt. McBain'.
Thu, Sep 06 2001
Poster of Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive
Dan Hedaya was
60 in Mulholland Drive
as 'Vincenzo Castigliane'.
Wed, Jun 06 2001
Poster of The Crew
The Crew
Dan Hedaya was
60 in The Crew
as 'Mike 'The Brick' Donatelli'.
Mon, Aug 21 2000
Poster of Shaft
Shaft
Dan Hedaya was
59 in Shaft
as 'Jack Roselli'.
Thu, Jun 15 2000
Poster of The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
Dan Hedaya was
59 in The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
as 'Gil Ruston'.
Tue, Jan 11 2000
Poster of The Hurricane
The Hurricane
Dan Hedaya was
59 in The Hurricane
as 'Della Pesca'.
Fri, Sep 17 1999
Poster of Dick
Dick
Dan Hedaya was
59 in Dick
as 'President Richard M. Nixon'.
Wed, Aug 04 1999
Poster of Locked in Silence
Locked in Silence
Dan Hedaya was
58 in Locked in Silence
as 'Dr. Rosenstock'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Mulholland Dr.
Mulholland Dr.
Dan Hedaya was
58 in Mulholland Dr.
as 'Vincenzo Castigliane'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of A Civil Action
A Civil Action
Dan Hedaya was
58 in A Civil Action
as 'John Riley'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of A Night at the Roxbury
A Night at the Roxbury
Dan Hedaya was
58 in A Night at the Roxbury
as 'Kamehl Butabi'.
Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War
Dan Hedaya was
57 in The Second Civil War
as 'Mel Burgess'.
Thu, Dec 04 1997
Poster of Alien Resurrection
Alien Resurrection
Dan Hedaya was
57 in Alien Resurrection
as 'Gen. Martin Allahandro Carlos Perez'.
Wed, Nov 12 1997
Poster of A Life Less Ordinary
A Life Less Ordinary
Dan Hedaya was
57 in A Life Less Ordinary
as 'Gabriel'.
Fri, Oct 24 1997
Poster of In & Out
In & Out
Dan Hedaya was
57 in In & Out
as 'Military Attorney'.
Wed, Sep 10 1997
Poster of The Garden of Redemption
The Garden of Redemption
Dan Hedaya was
56 in The Garden of Redemption
as 'Capt. Zito'.
Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of Marvin's Room
Marvin's Room
Dan Hedaya was
56 in Marvin's Room
as 'Robert "Bob" Carter'.
Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of Daylight
Daylight
Dan Hedaya was
56 in Daylight
as 'Frank Kraft'.
Fri, Dec 06 1996
Poster of Ransom
Ransom
Dan Hedaya was
56 in Ransom
as 'Jackie Brown'.
Fri, Nov 08 1996
Poster of The First Wives Club
The First Wives Club
Dan Hedaya was
56 in The First Wives Club
as 'Morton Cushman'.
Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Freeway
Freeway
Dan Hedaya was
56 in Freeway
as 'Detective Wallace'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Nixon
Nixon
Dan Hedaya was
55 in Nixon
as 'Trini Cardoza'.
Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Fair Game
Fair Game
Dan Hedaya was
55 in Fair Game
as 'Walter Hollenbach (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 03 1995
Poster of To Die For
To Die For
Dan Hedaya was
55 in To Die For
as 'Joe Maretto'.
Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of Clueless
Clueless
Dan Hedaya was
54 in Clueless
as 'Melvin "Mel" Horowitz'.
Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects
Dan Hedaya was
54 in The Usual Suspects
as 'Sgt. Jeffrey "Jeff" Rabin'.
Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of Search and Destroy
Search and Destroy
Dan Hedaya was
54 in Search and Destroy
as 'Tailor'.
Sun, Apr 23 1995
Poster of Because Mommy Works
Because Mommy Works
Dan Hedaya was
54 in Because Mommy Works
as 'Judge (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 21 1994
Poster of Midnight Run for Your Life
Midnight Run for Your Life
Dan Hedaya was
53 in Midnight Run for Your Life
as 'Eddie Moscone'.
Thu, Jul 14 1994
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Dan Hedaya was
53 in Maverick
as 'Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player'.
Fri, May 20 1994
Poster of Midnight Runaround
Midnight Runaround
Dan Hedaya was
53 in Midnight Runaround
as 'Eddie Moscone'.
Sun, Mar 20 1994
Poster of Another Midnight Run
Another Midnight Run
Dan Hedaya was
53 in Another Midnight Run
as 'Eddie Moscone'.
Sat, Feb 05 1994
Poster of Mr. Wonderful
Mr. Wonderful
Dan Hedaya was
53 in Mr. Wonderful
as 'Harvey'.
Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of For Love or Money
For Love or Money
Dan Hedaya was
53 in For Love or Money
as 'Gene Salvatore'.
Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Based on an Untrue Story
Based on an Untrue Story
Dan Hedaya was
53 in Based on an Untrue Story
as 'Caprawolski'.
Mon, Sep 20 1993
Poster of Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
Dan Hedaya was
53 in Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
as 'Private Investigator'.
Thu, Sep 09 1993
Poster of Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Dan Hedaya was
53 in Searching for Bobby Fischer
as 'Tournament Director'.
Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year
Dan Hedaya was
52 in Rookie of the Year
as 'Larry 'Fish' Fisher'.
Wed, Jul 07 1993
Poster of Boiling Point
Boiling Point
Dan Hedaya was
52 in Boiling Point
as 'Brady'.
Fri, Apr 16 1993
Poster of Benny & Joon
Benny & Joon
Dan Hedaya was
52 in Benny & Joon
as 'Thomas'.
Fri, Apr 16 1993
Poster of Four Eyes and Six-Guns
Four Eyes and Six-Guns
Dan Hedaya was
52 in Four Eyes and Six-Guns
as ''.
Mon, Dec 07 1992
Poster of The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Dan Hedaya was
51 in The Addams Family
as 'Tully Alford'.
Fri, Nov 22 1991
Poster of Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow...
Dan Hedaya was
50 in Tune in Tomorrow...
as 'Robert Quince'.
Fri, Oct 26 1990
Poster of Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Dan Hedaya was
50 in Pacific Heights
as 'Loan Officer'.
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Joe Versus the Volcano
Joe Versus the Volcano
Dan Hedaya was
49 in Joe Versus the Volcano
as 'Frank Waturi'.
Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Double Your Pleasure
Double Your Pleasure
Dan Hedaya was
49 in Double Your Pleasure
as 'John'.
Sun, Oct 29 1989
Poster of A Smoky Mountain Christmas
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dan Hedaya was
46 in A Smoky Mountain Christmas
as 'Harry'.
Sun, Dec 14 1986
Poster of That Secret Sunday
That Secret Sunday
Dan Hedaya was
46 in That Secret Sunday
as ''.
Tue, Nov 25 1986
Poster of Courage
Courage
Dan Hedaya was
46 in Courage
as 'John Fosh'.
Wed, Sep 24 1986
Poster of Slow Burn
Slow Burn
Dan Hedaya was
45 in Slow Burn
as 'Simon Fleischer'.
Sun, Jun 29 1986
Poster of Running Scared
Running Scared
Dan Hedaya was
45 in Running Scared
as 'Captain Logan'.
Fri, Jun 27 1986
Poster of Wise Guys
Wise Guys
Dan Hedaya was
45 in Wise Guys
as 'Anthony Castelo'.
Thu, Apr 17 1986
Poster of Commando
Commando
Dan Hedaya was
45 in Commando
as 'Arius'.
Thu, Oct 03 1985
Poster of Blood Simple
Blood Simple
Dan Hedaya was
44 in Blood Simple
as 'Julian Marty'.
Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of Tightrope
Tightrope
Dan Hedaya was
44 in Tightrope
as 'Det. Molinari'.
Fri, Aug 17 1984
Poster of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Dan Hedaya was
44 in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
as 'John Gomez'.
Wed, Aug 15 1984
Poster of The Dollmaker
The Dollmaker
Dan Hedaya was
43 in The Dollmaker
as 'Skyros'.
Sun, May 13 1984
Poster of Reckless
Reckless
Dan Hedaya was
43 in Reckless
as 'Peter Daniels'.
Fri, Feb 03 1984
Poster of The Hunger
The Hunger
Dan Hedaya was
42 in The Hunger
as 'Lieutenant Allegrezza'.
Fri, Apr 29 1983
Poster of Endangered Species
Endangered Species
Dan Hedaya was
42 in Endangered Species
as 'Peck'.
Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
Dan Hedaya was
41 in I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
as 'Dr. Klein'.
Fri, Mar 05 1982
Poster of True Confessions
True Confessions
Dan Hedaya was
41 in True Confessions
as 'Howard Terkel'.
Fri, Sep 25 1981
Poster of Night of the Juggler
Night of the Juggler
Dan Hedaya was
39 in Night of the Juggler
as 'Sgt. Otis Barnes'.
Fri, Jun 06 1980
Poster of Death Penalty
Death Penalty
Dan Hedaya was
39 in Death Penalty
as 'Detective Ralph Corso'.
Tue, Jan 22 1980
Poster of The Seduction of Joe Tynan
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Dan Hedaya was
39 in The Seduction of Joe Tynan
as 'Alex Heller'.
Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of The Last Tenant
The Last Tenant
Dan Hedaya was
37 in The Last Tenant
as 'Gabe'.
Sun, Jun 25 1978
Poster of The Prince of Central Park
The Prince of Central Park
Dan Hedaya was
36 in The Prince of Central Park
as 'Hot Dog Vendor'.
Fri, Jun 17 1977
Poster of The Passover Plot
The Passover Plot
Dan Hedaya was
36 in The Passover Plot
as 'Yaacov'.
Fri, Oct 29 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Gotham
Gotham
Dan Hedaya was
74+ in Gotham
as 'Detective Dix'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Dan Hedaya was
73+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as 'Dam Inspector'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Dan Hedaya was
72+ in Golden Boy
as 'Francis Diaco'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 26 2013
Poster of The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
Dan Hedaya was
72+ in The Mindy Project
as 'Alan Castellano'.
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Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Dan Hedaya was
71+ in Person of Interest
as 'Bernie Sullivan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Lipstick Jungle
Lipstick Jungle
Dan Hedaya was
67+ in Lipstick Jungle
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of The Book of Daniel
The Book of Daniel
Dan Hedaya was
65+ in The Book of Daniel
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2006
Poster of Lucky
Lucky
Dan Hedaya was
62+ in Lucky
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 08 2003
Poster of Monk
Monk
Dan Hedaya was
61+ in Monk
as 'Jack Monk'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of The $treet
The $treet
Dan Hedaya was
60+ in The $treet
as 'Randy Hoder'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2000
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Dan Hedaya was
59+ in Judging Amy
as 'Detective Tarnower'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of ER
ER
Dan Hedaya was
54+ in ER
as 'Herb Spivak'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Dan Hedaya was
53+ in Fallen Angels
as 'Lt. Calender, Johnny Ralls, Auger, Detective Copernik'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Dan Hedaya was
52+ in Homicide: Life on the Street
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Veronica Clare
Veronica Clare
Dan Hedaya was
50+ in Veronica Clare
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 23 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Dan Hedaya was
50+ in Law & Order
as 'Detective Brian Torelli, Leslie Drake'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of One of the Boys
One of the Boys
Dan Hedaya was
48+ in One of the Boys
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 15 1989
Poster of The Tortellis
The Tortellis
Dan Hedaya was
46+ in The Tortellis
as 'Nick Tortelli'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Dan Hedaya was
46+ in L.A. Law
as 'Michael Roitman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Dan Hedaya was
45+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Nick'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Dan Hedaya was
45+ in The Equalizer
as 'Frank Donahue'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit
Dan Hedaya was
44+ in Hot Pursuit
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Dan Hedaya was
44+ in Miami Vice
as 'Ben Schroeder, '.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Dan Hedaya was
42+ in St. Elsewhere
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Dan Hedaya was
42+ in Cheers
as ', Nick Tortelli'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
Dan Hedaya was
42+ in Family Ties
as 'Joe Moore'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of Cassie & Co.
Cassie & Co.
Dan Hedaya was
41+ in Cassie & Co.
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 29 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Dan Hedaya was
40+ in Hill Street Blues
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Paris
Paris
Dan Hedaya was
39+ in Paris
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1979
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Dan Hedaya was
37+ in CHiPs
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Dan Hedaya was
33+ in Kojak
as 'Dan Hudson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973