Dan Ziskie

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dan Ziskie is an American actor. He recently has portrayed figures in positions of authority across the American establishment. He was on Treme, where, on seasons two, three and four he played a politically connected banker inPost-Katrina New Orleans. He had a recurring role as the Vice President of the United States on the first season ofHouse of Cards. He had a guest spot on Person of Interest and The Blacklist, portraying senators on both shows. On the season finale of 24's fifth season Ziskie played the United States Attorney General who, after hearing an audio recording of the president admitting that he took part in the assassination of a former president, orders his removal from office. Ziskie is also known for portraying the character Frank Niggar on a popular sketch on Chappelle's Show.

Known For

Satan's Little Helper
Satan's Little Helper
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas

Filmography

2016 Bull
as Walter Franklin
2016 Mercy
as George
2015 Concussion
as Paul Tagliabue
2015 Blindspot
as Peter Warren
2014 Gotham
as Jude
2013 The Blacklist
as Senator Albert R. Mitchell
2013 House of Cards
as Jim Matthews
2012 Elementary
as Gordie Kasdan
2011 Person of Interest
as Gene Atkins
2010 Step Up 3D
as NYU Dean
2010 Louie
as Sheriff
2010 Treme
as C.J. Liguori
2009 The Good Wife
as Steve Koesterich
2009 The Rebound
as Ken Gordon
2008 Synecdoche, New York
as Leg Tremor Doctor
2008 New York, I Love You
as Party's Guest
2007 Gossip Girl
as Mr. Stahl
2006 Eight Below
as Navy Commander
2006 Last Holiday
as Dr. Thompson
2005 Satan's Little Helper
as Vernon Martin