DAN HEDAYA
Dan Hedaya
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 24, 1940
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
Influenced2022·
SlapfaceSheriff John Thurston
2021·
The God CommitteeEmmett Granger
2021·
Funny FaceBenj
2018·
The Big TakeFrank Maniscalpo
2015·
Black Dog, Red DogNorman
Dam Inspector
2014·
GothamDetective Dix
2014·
The HumblingAsa
2013·
Golden BoyFrancis Diaco
2013·
ClutterWalter Bickford
2012·
The Mindy ProjectAlan Castellano
2012·
The NormalsRagnar
2011·
Person of InterestBernie Sullivan
2011·
Too Big to FailCongressman Barney Frank
2010·
The Extra ManAresh
2008·
Lipstick JungleDimitri Pappademos
2007·
The Warrior ClassRand
2006·
The Book of Daniel2006·
The Good StudentGabe
2006·
Strangers with CandyGuy Blank
2005·
RobotsMr. Gunk (voice)
2005·
Pizza My HeartVinnie Montebello
2003·
Lucky2003·
New SuitMuster Hansau
2003·
American CousinsSettimo
2002·
MonkJack Monk
2002·
QuicksandGeneral Stewart
2002·
SwimfanCoach Simkins
2001·
DownLt. McBain
2001·
Mulholland DriveVincenzo Castigliane
2000·
The $treetRandy Hoder
Gil Ruston
2000·
The CrewMike 'The Brick' Donatelli
2000·
ShaftJack Roselli
1999·
Judging AmyDetective Tarnower
1999·
The HurricaneDella Pesca
1999·
Locked in SilenceDr. Rosenstock
1999·
DickPresident Richard M. Nixon
Kamehl Butabi
1998·
A Civil ActionJohn Riley
1997·
In & OutMilitary Attorney
Capt. Zito
1997·
The Second Civil WarMel Burgess
1997·
Alien ResurrectionGeneral Perez
1997·
A Life Less OrdinaryGabriel
1996·
Marvin's RoomRobert "Bob" Carter
1996·
DaylightFrank Kraft
1996·
FreewayDetective Wallace
1996·
The First Wives ClubMorton Cushman
1996·
RansomJackie Brown
1995·
The Home CourtJudge Walter Ragsdale
1995·
Picture WindowsCarl
1995·
Fair GameWalter Hollenbach (uncredited)
1995·
Red WindDetective Copernik
1995·
Search and DestroyTailor
1995·
CluelessMel Horowitz
1995·
NixonTrini Cardoza
1995·
The Usual SuspectsJeff Rabin
1995·
To Die ForJoe Maretto
1994·
ERHerb Spivak
1994·
Midnight Run AroundEddie Moscone
1994·
Because Mommy WorksJudge (uncredited)
Eddie Moscone
1994·
Another Midnight RunEddie Moscone
1994·
MaverickTwitchy, Riverboat Poker Player
1993·
Fallen AngelsAuger, Detective Copernik, Johnny Ralls, Lt. Calender
Leslie Drake
Private Investigator
Caprawolski
1993·
Mr. WonderfulHarvey
1993·
For Love or MoneyGene Salvatore
Tournament Director
1993·
Boiling PointBrady
1993·
Rookie of the YearLarry 'Fish' Fisher
1993·
Benny & JoonThomas
Lester Doom
1991·
Veronica ClareVinnie
1991·
The Addams FamilyTully Alford
1990·
Law & OrderLeslie Drake, Detective Brian Torelli
1990·
Tune in Tomorrow...Robert Quince
1990·
Pacific HeightsLoan Officer
Frank Waturi
1989·
One of the Boys1989·
Double Your PleasureJohn
1987·
The TortellisNick Tortelli
1986·
L.A. LawMichael Roitman
1986·
That Secret Sunday1986·
Slow BurnSimon Fleischer
1986·
CourageJohn Fosh
1986·
Running ScaredCaptain Logan
Harry
1986·
Wise GuysAnthony Castelo
1985·
The EqualizerFrank Donahue
1985·
The Twilight ZoneNick (segment "Dealer's Choice")
1985·
Blood SimpleJulian Marty
1985·
CommandoArius
1984·
Miami ViceReuben Reydolfo, Ben Schroeder
1984·
Hot PursuitJake Harper
1984·
RecklessPeter Daniels
1984·
The DollmakerSkyros
1984·
TightropeDet. Molinari
John Gomez
1983·
The HungerLieutenant Allegrezza
1982·
Cassie & Co.Sylvan Blunt
1982·
CheersNick Tortelli
1982·
Family TiesJoe Moore
1982·
St. ElsewhereJoseph Keuhnelian
Dr. Klein
1982·
Endangered SpeciesPeck
1981·
Hill Street BluesA Bum, Ralph Macafee
1981·
True ConfessionsHoward Terkel
1980·
Death PenaltyDetective Ralph Corso
1980·
Night of the JugglerSgt. Otis Barnes
1979·
ParisAlex Heller
1978·
The Last TenantGabe
1977·
CHiPsHot Dog Vendor
1976·
The Passover PlotYaacov
1973·
KojakDan Hudson