Dan Hedaya
Acting
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.
Born: July 24, 1940 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Filmography (97)
Slapface
2022
Actor: Sheriff John Thurs…
The God Committee
2021
Actor: Emmett Granger
Funny Face
2021
Actor: Benj
The Big Take
2018
Actor: Frank Maniscalpo
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016
Actor: Red
The Humbling
2014
Actor: Asa
TV
Gotham
2014
Actor: Detective Dix
TV
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
Actor: Dam Inspector
Clutter
2013
Actor: Walter Bickford
TV
Golden Boy
2013
Actor: Francis Diaco
TV
The Mindy Project
2012
Actor: Alan Castellano
Too Big to Fail
2011
Actor: Congressman Barney…
TV
Person of Interest
2011
Actor: Bernie Sullivan
The Extra Man
2010
Actor: Aresh
TV
Lipstick Jungle
2008
Actor: Dimitri Pappademos
The Warrior Class
2007
Actor: Rand
Strangers with Candy
2006
Actor: Guy Blank
TV
The Book of Daniel
2006
Actor
The Good Student
2006
Actor: Gabe
Pizza My Heart
2005
Actor: Vinnie Montebello
Robots
2005
Actor: Mr. Gunk (voice)
American Cousins
2003
Actor: Settimo
Swimfan
2002
Actor: Coach Simkins
TV
Monk
2002
Actor: Jack Monk
Down
2001
Actor: Lt. McBain
Mulholland Drive
2001
Actor: Vincenzo Castiglia…
TV
The $treet
2000
Actor: Randy Hoder
The Crew
2000
Actor: Mike 'The Brick' D…
Shaft
2000
Actor: Jack Roselli
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
2000
Actor: Gil Ruston
TV
Judging Amy
1999
Actor: Detective Tarnower
The Hurricane
1999
Actor: Della Pesca
Dick
1999
Actor: President Richard …
Locked in Silence
1999
Actor: Dr. Rosenstock
A Civil Action
1998
Actor: John Riley
A Night at the Roxbury
1998
Actor: Kamehl Butabi
The Second Civil War
1997
Actor: Mel Burgess
Alien Resurrection
1997
Actor: General Perez
A Life Less Ordinary
1997
Actor: Gabriel
In & Out
1997
Actor: Military Attorney
Marvin's Room
1996
Actor: Robert "Bob" Carte…
Daylight
1996
Actor: Frank Kraft
Ransom
1996
Actor: Jackie Brown
The First Wives Club
1996
Actor: Morton Cushman
Freeway
1996
Actor: Detective Wallace
Nixon
1995
Actor: Trini Cardoza
Fair Game
1995
Actor: Walter Hollenbach …
TV
The Home Court
1995
Actor: Judge Walter Ragsd…
To Die For
1995
Actor: Joe Maretto
The Usual Suspects
1995
Actor: Jeff Rabin
Clueless
1995
Actor: Mel Horowitz
Search and Destroy
1995
Actor: Tailor
TV
ER
1994
Actor: Herb Spivak
Midnight Run for Your Life
1994
Actor: Eddie Moscone
Maverick
1994
Actor: Twitchy, Riverboat…
Another Midnight Run
1994
Actor: Eddie Moscone
Mr. Wonderful
1993
Actor: Harvey
For Love or Money
1993
Actor: Gene Salvatore
Based on an Untrue Story
1993
Actor: Caprawolski
Searching for Bobby Fischer
1993
Actor: Tournament Directo…
TV
Fallen Angels
1993
Actor: Lt. CalenderActor: Johnny Ralls+2
Rookie of the Year
1993
Actor: Larry 'Fish' Fishe…
Benny & Joon
1993
Actor: Thomas
Boiling Point
1993
Actor: Brady
TV
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Actor: Leslie Drake
The Addams Family
1991
Actor: Tully Alford
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990
Actor: Robert Quince
Pacific Heights
1990
Actor: Loan Officer
TV
Law & Order
1990
Actor: Detective Brian To…Actor: Leslie Drake
Joe Versus the Volcano
1990
Actor: Frank Waturi
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
1986
Actor: Harry
TV
L.A. Law
1986
Actor: Michael Roitman
Slow Burn
1986
Actor: Simon Fleischer
Running Scared
1986
Actor: Captain Logan
Wise Guys
1986
Actor: Anthony Castelo
Commando
1985
Actor: Arius
TV
The Twilight Zone
1985
Actor: Nick (segment "Dea…
TV
The Equalizer
1985
Actor: Frank Donahue
Blood Simple
1985
Actor: Julian Marty
TV
Miami Vice
1984
Actor: Ben SchroederActor: Reuben Reydolfo
Tightrope
1984
Actor: Det. Molinari
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984
Actor: John Gomez
The Dollmaker
1984
Actor: Skyros
Reckless
1984
Actor: Peter Daniels
The Hunger
1983
Actor: Lieutenant Allegre…
TV
St. Elsewhere
1982
Actor: Joseph Keuhnelian
TV
Cheers
1982
Actor: Nick Tortelli
TV
Family Ties
1982
Actor: Joe Moore
Endangered Species
1982
Actor: Peck
TV
Cassie & Co.
1982
Actor: Sylvan Blunt
True Confessions
1981
Actor: Howard Terkel
TV
Hill Street Blues
1981
ActorActor: Ralph Macafee+1
Night of the Juggler
1980
Actor: Sgt. Otis Barnes
TV
Paris
1979
Actor
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
1979
Actor: Alex Heller
TV
CHiPs
1977
Actor
TV
Kojak
1973
Actor: Dan Hudson