Dan Hedaya


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Dan Hedaya is a familiar face from his work in films and on TV, where he often plays a villain (although he had a good comic turn as the charmingly sleazy Nick Tortelli, Carla's ex-husband, in Cheers (1982) and its short-lived spin-off The Tortellis (1987)). He has also done much stage work, appearing opposite Alien: Resurrection (1997) star ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

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The Usual Suspects Jeff Rabin
(1995)
Clueless Mel Horowitz
(1995)
Blood Simple Julian Marty
(1984)
Mulholland Dr. Vincenzo Castigliane
(2001)

Filmography

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 2020 Slapface (post-production)
Sheriff John Thurston
 2020 The God Committee
Granger
 2020 Funny Face
Benj
 2015-2019 Blue Bloods (TV Series)
Vincent Rella
- Naughty or Nice (2019) ... Vincent Rella
- With Friends Like These (2015) ... Vincent Rella
- Power Players (2015) ... Vincent Rella
 2014-2019 Gotham (TV Series)
Detective Dix
- Spirit of the Goat (2014) ... Detective Dix
 2018 The Big Take
Frank Manascalpo
 2016 Odd Mom Out (TV Series)
Jill's Dad
- Fasting and Furious (2016) ... Jill's Dad
 2015 Black Dog, Red Dog
Norman
 2015 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (TV Series)
Special Segment Actor
- Infrastructure (2015) ... Special Segment Actor
 2014-2015 The Mindy Project (TV Series)
Alan Castellano
- Dinner at the Castellanos (2015) ... Alan Castellano
- The Desert (2014) ... Alan Castellano
 2014 The Humbling
Asa
 2013/I Clutter
Walter Bickford
 2013 Golden Boy (TV Series)
Francis Diaco
- Beast of Burden (2013) ... Francis Diaco
 2012 The Normals
Ragnar
 2012 Crackers (Short)
Jack
 2011 Person of Interest (TV Series)
Bernie Sullivan
- The Fix (2011) ... Bernie Sullivan
 2011 Too Big to Fail (TV Movie)
Congressman Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts)
 2010/II Love (Short)
Danny
 2010 The Extra Man
Aresh
 2008 Lipstick Jungle (TV Series)
Dimitri Pappademos
- Chapter Eleven: The F-Word (2008) ... Dimitri Pappademos
 2008 Puppy Love (TV Series)
Matthew
 2007 The Warrior Class (Video)
General Rand
 2006 The Book of Daniel (TV Series)
Father Frank
- Betrayal (2006) ... Father Frank
- Acceptance (2006) ... Father Frank
- Temptation (2006) ... Father Frank
- Forgiveness (2006) ... Father Frank
 2006 Monk (TV Series)
Jack Monk
- Mr. Monk Meets His Dad (2006) ... Jack Monk
 2006 Mr. Gibb
Gabe
 2005 Pizza My Heart (TV Movie)
Vinnie Montebello
 2005 Robots
Mr. Gunk (voice)
 2005 Strangers with Candy
Guy Blank
 1997-2005 ER (TV Series)
Herb Spivak
- Only Connect (2005) ... Herb Spivak
- Do You See What I See? (1997) ... Herb Spivak
- Obstruction of Justice (1997) ... Herb Spivak
- Freak Show (1997) ... Herb Spivak
 2000-2003 Yes, Dear (TV Series)
Don Ludke
- A Bunch of Ice Holes (2003) ... Don Ludke
- We're Having a Baby (2002) ... Don Ludke
- A Complicated Plot (2001) ... Don Ludke
- Greg: Don't Leave Home Without Him (2001) ... Don Ludke
- Arm-prins (2000) ... Don Ludke
 2003 Lucky (TV Series)
Joey Legs
- It's in the Stars (2003) ... Joey Legs
- Pilot (2003) ... Joey Legs
- Calling Dr. Con (2003) ... Joey Legs
 2003 American Cousins
Settimo
 2002 New Suit
Muster Hansau
 2002 Swimfan
Coach Simkins
 2002 Quicksand
General Stewart
 2001 The Myersons
 2001 Mulholland Dr.
Vincenzo Castigliane
 2001 Down
Lt. McBain
 2000 Judging Amy (TV Series)
Detective Tarnower
- Unnecessary Roughness (2000) ... Detective Tarnower
 2000 The $treet (TV Series)
Randy Hoder
- High Yield Bonds (2000) ... Randy Hoder
 2000 The Crew
Mike 'The Brick' Donatelli
 2000 Shaft
Jack Roselli
 2000 The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (Video)
Gil Ruston
 1999 Mulholland Dr. (TV Movie)
Vincenzo Castigliane
 1999 The Hurricane
Della Pesca
 1999 Dick
Dick
 1999 Locked in Silence (TV Movie)
Dr. Rosenstock
 1998 A Civil Action
John Riley
 1998 A Night at the Roxbury
Kamehl Butabi
 1997 Homicide: Life on the Street (TV Series)
Defense Attorney Leslie Drake
- Baby, It's You (1997) ... Defense Attorney Leslie Drake
 1993-1997 Law & Order (TV Series)
Defense Attorney Leslie Drake / Lt. Brian Torelli
- Baby, It's You (1997) ... Defense Attorney Leslie Drake
- Jurisdiction (1993) ... Lt. Brian Torelli
 1997 Alien: Resurrection
General Perez
 1997 A Life Less Ordinary
Gabriel
 1997 In & Out
Military Attorney
 1997 The Garden of Redemption (TV Movie)
Capt. Zito
 1997 The Second Civil War (TV Movie)
Mel Burgess
 1996 Marvin's Room
Bob
 1996 Daylight
Frank Kraft
 1996 Ransom
Jackie Brown
 1996 The First Wives Club
Morton Cushman
 1996 Freeway
Detective Wallace
 1996 The Home Court (TV Series)
Judge Walter Ragsdale
- The Importance of Being Ernie (1996) ... Judge Walter Ragsdale
- Dog Day Afternoon (1996) ... Judge Walter Ragsdale
 1995 Nixon
Trini Cardoza
 1993-1995 Fallen Angels (TV Series)
Detective Copernik / Auger / Johnny Ralls / ...
- Red Wind (1995) ... Detective Copernik
- Tomorrow I Die (1995) ... Auger
- I'll Be Waiting (1993) ... Johnny Ralls
- Dead-End for Delia (1993) ... Lt. Calender
 1995 Fair Game
Walter Hollenbach (uncredited)
 1995 Picture Windows (TV Series)
Carl
- Soir Bleu (1995) ... Carl
 1995 Clueless
Mel Horowitz
 1995 To Die For
Joe Maretto
 1995 Search and Destroy
Tailor
 1995 The Usual Suspects
Jeff Rabin
 1994 Because Mommy Works (TV Movie)
Judge (uncredited)
 1994 Midnight Run for Your Life (TV Movie)
Eddie Moscone
 1994 Maverick
Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player
 1994 Midnight Runaround (TV Movie)
Eddie Moscone
 1994 Another Midnight Run (TV Movie)
Eddie Moscone
 1994 Betrayal of Trust (TV Movie) (unconfirmed)
 1993 NYPD Blue (TV Series)
Lou the Werewolf
- NYPD Lou (1993) ... Lou the Werewolf
 1993 Mr. Wonderful
Harvey
 1993 For Love or Money
Gene Salvatore
 1993 Based on an Untrue Story (TV Movie)
Caprawolski
 1993 Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (TV Movie)
Private Investigator (segment "The Granny Trailer")
 1993 Searching for Bobby Fischer
Tournament Director
 1993 Rookie of the Year
Larry 'Fish' Fisher
 1993 Benny & Joon
Thomas
 1993/I Boiling Point
Brady
 1993 Flying Blind (TV Series)
Employer #1
- Panic in Neil's Park (1993) ... Employer #1
 1984-1993 Cheers (TV Series)
Nick Tortelli
- Loathe and Marriage (1993) ... Nick Tortelli
- Spellbound (1987) ... Nick Tortelli
- Save the Last Dance for Me (1986) ... Nick Tortelli
- If Ever I Would Leave You (1985) ... Nick Tortelli
- An American Family (1984) ... Nick Tortelli
 1992 Four Eyes and Six-Guns (TV Movie)
Lester Doom
 1991 Doubles
Lenny Bruce
 1991 Veronica Clare (TV Series)
Louis Benato
- Affairs with Death (1991) ... Louis Benato
- Veronica's Aunt (1991) ... Louis Benato
 1991 The Addams Family
Tully Alford
 1990-1991 Equal Justice (TV Series)
Detective Al Perry / Detective Perry
- In Confidence (1991) ... Detective Al Perry
- False Images (1990) ... Detective Perry
 1991 The Whereabouts of Jenny (TV Movie)
Vinnie
 1990 The Rock (TV Series)
Dr. Robert Smiley
 1990 Pacific Heights
Loan Officer
 1990 Tune in Tomorrow...
Robert Quince
 1988-1990 L.A. Law (TV Series)
Michael Roitman
- Bound for Glory (1990) ... Michael Roitman
- Hey, Lick Me Over (1988) ... Michael Roitman
- Belle of the Bald (1988) ... Michael Roitman
 1990 Joe Versus the Volcano
Mr. Waturi
 1989 Double Your Pleasure (TV Movie)
John
 1989 The Flamingo Kid (TV Short)
Arthur Willis
 1989 One of the Boys (TV Series)
Ernie
- Maria Conchita Lukowski (1989) ... Ernie
- The Wedding (1989) ... Ernie
- The Proposal (1989) ... Ernie
- The Date (1989) ... Ernie
- The Dance (1989) ... Ernie
 1989 Who's the Boss? (TV Series)
Ralph
- Men Are People, Too (1989) ... Ralph
 1988-1989 Family Ties (TV Series)
Joe Moore
- 'Til Her Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away (1989) ... Joe Moore
- Father, Can You Spare a Dime? (1988) ... Joe Moore
 1987-1988 Mama's Boy (TV Series)
Mickey
- Remembrance of Things Past (1988) ... Mickey
- Mickey's Song (1988) ... Mickey
- Molly's Night Out (1987) ... Mickey
- Bachelor of the Year (1987) ... Mickey
 1987 The Tortellis (TV Series)
Nick Tortelli
- His Girl Friday (1987) ... Nick Tortelli
- Innocent as Charged (1987) ... Nick Tortelli
- The Customer's Always Right (1987) ... Nick Tortelli
- Father Knows Best (1987) ... Nick Tortelli
- The Good Life (1987) ... Nick Tortelli
 1986 A Smoky Mountain Christmas (TV Movie)
Harry
 1986 That Secret Sunday (TV Movie)
Captain Bates
 1986 Courage (TV Movie)
John Fosh
 1986 Slow Burn (TV Movie)
Simon Fleischer
 1986 Running Scared
Captain Logan
 1986 Wise Guys
Anthony Castelo
 1986 The Equalizer (TV Series)
Frank Donahue
- Unpunished Crimes (1986) ... Frank Donahue
 1984-1986 Miami Vice (TV Series)
Reuben Reydolfo / Ben Schroeder
- Payback (1986) ... Reuben Reydolfo
- One Eyed Jack (1984) ... Ben Schroeder
 1985 The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
Nick (segment "Dealer's Choice")
- Act Break/The Burning Man/Dealer's Choice (1985) ... Nick (segment "Dealer's Choice")
 1985 Commando
Arius
 1984 Hot Pursuit (TV Series)
 1981-1984 Hill Street Blues (TV Series)
Ralph Macafee / A Bum
- Fecund Hand Rose (1981) ... Ralph Macafee
- Double Jeopardy (1981) ... Ralph Macafee
- Can World War III Be an Attitude? (1981) ... Ralph Macafee
- Politics as Usual (1981) ... Ralph Macafee
 1984 Tightrope
Det. Molinari
 1984 Earthlings (TV Movie)
Cal
 1984 The Dollmaker (TV Movie)
Skyros
 1984 Blood Simple
Julian Marty
 1984 St. Elsewhere (TV Series)
Joseph Keuhnelian
- Vanity (1984) ... Joseph Keuhnelian
- After Dark (1984) ... Joseph Keuhnelian
- Attack (1984) ... Joseph Keuhnelian
 1984 Reckless
Peter Daniels
 1983 The Hunger
Lieutenant Allegrezza
 1982 Endangered Species
Peck
 1982 Report to Murphy (TV Series)
- Pilot (1982)
 1982 CHiPs (TV Series)
Andy Herzog
- Trained for Trouble (1982) ... Andy Herzog
 1982 I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
Doctor Klein
 1981 True Confessions
Howard Terkel
 1980 Night of the Juggler
Sgt. Otis Barnes
 1980 Death Penalty (TV Movie)
Detective Ralph Corso
 1979 Paris (TV Series)
Gil Davis
- Once More for Free (1979) ... Gil Davis
 1979 The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Alex Heller
 1978 The Last Tenant (TV Movie)
Gabe
 1977 The Prince of Central Park (TV Movie)
Hot Dog Vendor
 1977 The Andros Targets (TV Series)
Prager
 1976 Kojak (TV Series)
Dan Hudson
- A Hair-Trigger Away (1976) ... Dan Hudson
 1976 The Passover Plot
Yaocov (as Daniel Hedaya)
 1975 Ryan's Hope (TV Series)
Herbie Towers
- Episode #1.104 (1975) ... Herbie Towers
- Episode #1.101 (1975) ... Herbie Towers
- Episode #1.100 (1975) ... Herbie Towers
- Episode #1.99 (1975) ... Herbie Towers
- Episode #1.98 (1975) ... Herbie Towers
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Stage: Appeared in "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel" on Broadway.

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Alternate Names:

Daniel Hedaya

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Trivia:

Before becoming an actor he taught junior high school for several years. See more »

Nickname:

Dan "the man" Hedaya

Star Sign:

Leo

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