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Dan Ziskie

Bio: Dan Ziskie (August 13, 1944 - July 21, 2025) was an American actor and photographer. He frequently portrayed authority figures such as politically-connected banker C
Born: Sun, Aug 13 1944
Birthplace: New York, New York, U.S

Death: Mon, Jul 21 2025
Dan Ziskie is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mercy
Mercy
Dan Ziskie was 71 in Mercy as 'George'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 2016
Poster of Concussion
Concussion
Dan Ziskie was 71 in Concussion as 'Paul Tagliabue'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 2015
Poster of Step Up 3D
Step Up 3D
Dan Ziskie was 65 in Step Up 3D as 'NYU Dean'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 2010
Poster of The Rebound
The Rebound
Dan Ziskie was 65 in The Rebound as 'Ken Gordon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 2009
Poster of Synecdoche, New York
Synecdoche, New York
Dan Ziskie was 64 in Synecdoche, New York as 'Leg Tremor Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2008
Poster of New York, I Love You
New York, I Love You
Dan Ziskie was 64 in New York, I Love You as 'Party's Guest'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2008
Poster of Eight Below
Eight Below
Dan Ziskie was 61 in Eight Below as 'Navy Commander'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2006
Poster of Last Holiday
Last Holiday
Dan Ziskie was 61 in Last Holiday as 'Dr. Thompson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of Satan's Little Helper
Satan's Little Helper
Dan Ziskie was 61 in Satan's Little Helper as 'Vernon Martin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds
Dan Ziskie was 60 in War of the Worlds as 'Informative Guy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 2005
Poster of Bad Company
Bad Company
Dan Ziskie was 57 in Bad Company as 'Officer Dempsey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days
Dan Ziskie was 56 in Thirteen Days as 'Gen. Walter 'Cam' Sweeney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
Dan Ziskie was 55 in Isn't She Great as 'Guy's Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2000
Poster of The Jackal
The Jackal
Dan Ziskie was 53 in The Jackal as 'CIA Representative #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of Zebrahead
Zebrahead
Dan Ziskie was 48 in Zebrahead as 'Mr. Cimino'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1992
Poster of In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
Dan Ziskie was 46 in In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas as 'Ken Muir'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 1991
Poster of Absolute Strangers
Absolute Strangers
Dan Ziskie was 46 in Absolute Strangers as 'T.V. Show Host'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1991
Poster of Vital Signs
Vital Signs
Dan Ziskie was 45 in Vital Signs as 'Dr. Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Troop Beverly Hills
Troop Beverly Hills
Dan Ziskie was 44 in Troop Beverly Hills as 'Arthur Barnfell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1989
Poster of Home Free
Home Free
Dan Ziskie was 43 in Home Free as 'Mr. Dunbar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1988
Poster of Adventures in Babysitting
Adventures in Babysitting
Dan Ziskie was 42 in Adventures in Babysitting as 'Mr. Anderson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1987
Poster of Twisted
Twisted
Dan Ziskie was 41 in Twisted as 'Phillip Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of The Man with One Red Shoe
The Man with One Red Shoe
Dan Ziskie was 40 in The Man with One Red Shoe as 'Young American'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1985

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 Bull
Bull
Dan Ziskie was 72+ in Bull as 'Walter Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Blindspot
Blindspot
Dan Ziskie was 71+ in Blindspot as 'Peter Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of Gotham
Gotham
Dan Ziskie was 70+ in Gotham as 'Jude'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Dan Ziskie was 69+ in The Blacklist as 'Senator Albert R. Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of House of Cards
House of Cards
Dan Ziskie was 68+ in House of Cards as 'Jim Matthews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 01 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Dan Ziskie was 68+ in Elementary as 'Gordie Kasdan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Dan Ziskie was 67+ in Person of Interest as 'Gene Atkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Louie
Louie
Dan Ziskie was 65+ in Louie as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 29 2010
Poster of Treme
Treme
Dan Ziskie was 65+ in Treme as 'C.J. Liguori'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2010
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Dan Ziskie was 65+ in The Good Wife as 'Steve Koesterich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Dan Ziskie was 63+ in Gossip Girl as 'Mr. Stahl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 2007
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Dan Ziskie was 59+ in NCIS as 'Ross Vetter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith
Dan Ziskie was 59+ in Hope & Faith as 'Funeral Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Dan Ziskie was 57+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as ', John Lucas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Ed
Ed
Dan Ziskie was 56+ in Ed as 'Judge Kuhn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Dan Ziskie was 55+ in Third Watch as 'Pollock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Dan Ziskie was 55+ in The West Wing as 'O'Donnell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dan Ziskie was 55+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Dr. Curtis, Sergeant Frank Foster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Dan Ziskie was 53+ in Sex and the City as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of Soldier of Fortune, Inc.
Soldier of Fortune, Inc.
Dan Ziskie was 53+ in Soldier of Fortune, Inc. as 'Bryce Vogel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Dan Ziskie was 52+ in The Practice as 'Mr. Hedberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Ghostwriter
Ghostwriter
Dan Ziskie was 48+ in Ghostwriter as 'Colonel Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Dan Ziskie was 46+ in Law & Order as 'George Jeffries, Fred Sawyer, Captain Gene Sayres, State Police Investigator, Joshua Kramer, Tom Baden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Snoops
Snoops
Dan Ziskie was 45+ in Snoops as 'Preston Evers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Dan Ziskie was 44+ in Quantum Leap as 'Sergeant Riley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Dan Ziskie was 44+ in Murphy Brown as 'Minister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of A Year in the Life
A Year in the Life
Dan Ziskie was 43+ in A Year in the Life as 'Mitch Russell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Dan Ziskie was 42+ in L.A. Law as 'Mr. McLeish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Dan Ziskie was 41+ in The Equalizer as 'John Ferman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985