Quick Facts
Born:
1940-07-24
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Credits:
130 Total Roles
Dan Hedaya
Acting
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Biography
Dan Hedaya (born July 24, 1940) is an American actor. While a student at Tufts University, he began performing at the campus theater. 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.
Known For
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Red
The Usual Suspects
Jeff Rabin
Mulholland Drive
Vincenzo Castigliane
Alien Resurrection
General Perez
The Addams Family
Tully Alford
Robots
Mr. Gunk (voice)
Clueless
Mel Horowitz
Gotham
Detective Dix
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Influenced MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Slapface MOVIE | Sheriff John Thurston |
| 2021 | The God Committee MOVIE | Emmett Granger |
| 2021 | Funny Face MOVIE | Benj |
| 2018 | The Big Take MOVIE | Frank Maniscalpo |
| 2016 | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them MOVIE | Red |
| 2015 | Black Dog, Red Dog MOVIE | Norman |
| 2014 | The Humbling MOVIE | Asa |
| 2014 | Gotham TV | Detective Dix |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | Dam Inspector |