7.6Acting
Dan Hedaya
- Born
- 1940-07-24
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
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
Filmography
123 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Influenced
2026 · Movie
Morty
Slapface
2022 · Movie
Sheriff John Thurston
Funny Face
2021 · Movie
Benj
The God Committee
2021 · Movie
Emmett Granger
The Big Take
2018 · Movie
Frank Maniscalpo
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016 · Movie
Red
Black Dog, Red Dog
2015 · Movie
Norman
Gotham
2014 · TV Show
Detective Dix
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014 · TV Show
Dam Inspector
The Humbling
2014 · Movie
Asa
Clutter
2013 · Movie
Walter Bickford
Golden Boy
2013 · TV Show
Francis Diaco
The Mindy Project
2012 · TV Show
Alan Castellano
The Normals
2012 · Movie
Ragnar
Person of Interest
2011 · TV Show
Bernie Sullivan
Too Big to Fail
2011 · Movie
Congressman Barney Frank
The Extra Man
2010 · Movie
Aresh
Lipstick Jungle
2008 · TV Show
Dimitri Pappademos
The Warrior Class
2007 · Movie
Rand
Strangers with Candy
2006 · Movie
Guy Blank
The Book of Daniel
2006 · TV Show
Cast
The Good Student
2006 · Movie
Gabe
Pizza My Heart
2005 · Movie
Vinnie Montebello
Robots
2005 · Movie
Mr. Gunk (voice)
American Cousins
2003 · Movie
Settimo
Lucky
2003 · TV Show
Cast
New Suit
2003 · Movie
Muster Hansau
Monk
2002 · TV Show
Jack Monk
Quicksand
2002 · Movie
General Stewart
Swimfan
2002 · Movie
Coach Simkins
Down
2001 · Movie
Lt. McBain
Mulholland Drive
2001 · Movie
Vincenzo Castigliane
Shaft
2000 · Movie
Jack Roselli
The $treet
2000 · TV Show
Randy Hoder
The Crew
2000 · Movie
Mike 'The Brick' Donatelli
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
2000 · Movie
Gil Ruston
Dick
1999 · Movie
President Richard M. Nixon
Judging Amy
1999 · TV Show
Detective Tarnower
Locked in Silence
1999 · Movie
Dr. Rosenstock
The Hurricane
1999 · Movie
Della Pesca
A Civil Action
1998 · Movie
John Riley
A Night at the Roxbury
1998 · Movie
Kamehl Butabi
A Life Less Ordinary
1997 · Movie
Gabriel
Alien Resurrection
1997 · Movie
General Perez
In & Out
1997 · Movie
Military Attorney
The Garden of Redemption
1997 · Movie
Capt. Zito
The Second Civil War
1997 · Movie
Mel Burgess
Daylight
1996 · Movie
Frank Kraft
Freeway
1996 · Movie
Detective Wallace
Marvin's Room
1996 · Movie
Robert "Bob" Carter
Ransom
1996 · Movie
Jackie Brown
The First Wives Club
1996 · Movie
Morton Cushman
Clueless
1995 · Movie
Mel Horowitz
Fair Game
1995 · Movie
Walter Hollenbach (uncredited)
Nixon
1995 · Movie
Trini Cardoza
Picture Windows
1995 · TV Show
Carl
Red Wind
1995 · Movie
Detective Copernik
Search and Destroy
1995 · Movie
Tailor
The Home Court
1995 · TV Show
Judge Walter Ragsdale
The Usual Suspects
1995 · Movie
Jeff Rabin
To Die For
1995 · Movie
Joe Maretto
Another Midnight Run
1994 · Movie
Eddie Moscone
Because Mommy Works
1994 · Movie
Judge (uncredited)
ER
1994 · TV Show
Herb Spivak
Maverick
1994 · Movie
Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player
Midnight Run Around
1994 · Movie
Eddie Moscone
Midnight Run for Your Life
1994 · Movie
Eddie Moscone
Based on an Untrue Story
1993 · Movie
Caprawolski
Benny & Joon
1993 · Movie
Thomas
Boiling Point
1993 · Movie
Brady
Fallen Angels
1993 · TV Show
Lt. Calender · Johnny Ralls · Detective Copernik · Auger
For Love or Money
1993 · Movie
Gene Salvatore
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993 · TV Show
Leslie Drake
Mr. Wonderful
1993 · Movie
Harvey
Rookie of the Year
1993 · Movie
Larry 'Fish' Fisher
Searching for Bobby Fischer
1993 · Movie
Tournament Director
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
1993 · Movie
Private Investigator
Four Eyes and Six-Guns
1992 · Movie
Lester Doom
The Addams Family
1991 · Movie
Tully Alford
The Whereabouts of Jenny
1991 · Movie
Vinnie
Veronica Clare
1991 · TV Show
Cast
Joe Versus the Volcano
1990 · Movie
Frank Waturi
Law & Order
1990 · TV Show
Detective Brian Torelli · Leslie Drake
Pacific Heights
1990 · Movie
Loan Officer
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990 · Movie
Robert Quince
Double Your Pleasure
1989 · Movie
John
One of the Boys
1989 · TV Show
Cast
The Tortellis
1987 · TV Show
Nick Tortelli
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
1986 · Movie
Harry
Courage
1986 · Movie
John Fosh
L.A. Law
1986 · TV Show
Michael Roitman
Running Scared
1986 · Movie
Captain Logan
Slow Burn
1986 · Movie
Simon Fleischer
That Secret Sunday
1986 · Movie
Cast
Wise Guys
1986 · Movie
Anthony Castelo
Blood Simple
1985 · Movie
Julian Marty
Commando
1985 · Movie
Arius
The Equalizer
1985 · TV Show
Frank Donahue
The Twilight Zone
1985 · TV Show
Nick (segment "Dealer's Choice")
Hot Pursuit
1984 · TV Show
Jake Harper
Miami Vice
1984 · TV Show
Ben Schroeder · Reuben Reydolfo
Reckless
1984 · Movie
Peter Daniels
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984 · Movie
John Gomez
The Dollmaker
1984 · Movie
Skyros
Tightrope
1984 · Movie
Det. Molinari
The Hunger
1983 · Movie
Lieutenant Allegrezza
Cassie & Co.
1982 · TV Show
Sylvan Blunt
Cheers
1982 · TV Show
Nick Tortelli
Endangered Species
1982 · Movie
Peck
Family Ties
1982 · TV Show
Joe Moore
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
1982 · Movie
Dr. Klein
St. Elsewhere
1982 · TV Show
Joseph Keuhnelian
Hill Street Blues
1981 · TV Show
Cast · Ralph Macafee · A Bum
True Confessions
1981 · Movie
Howard Terkel
Death Penalty
1980 · Movie
Detective Ralph Corso
Night of the Juggler
1980 · Movie
Sgt. Otis Barnes
Paris
1979 · TV Show
Cast
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
1979 · Movie
Alex Heller
The Last Tenant
1978 · Movie
Gabe
CHiPs
1977 · TV Show
Cast
The Prince of Central Park
1977 · Movie
Hot Dog Vendor
The Passover Plot
1976 · Movie
Yaacov
Kojak
1973 · TV Show
Dan Hudson