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Dan Hedaya

Acting

1.4 Popularity Jul 24, 1940 (85 years old) Brooklyn, New York, USA

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...

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 130

2025
2022
Slapface Movie

as Sheriff John Thurston

2021
The God Committee Movie

as Emmett Granger

2021
Funny Face Movie

as Benj

2018
The Big Take Movie

as Frank Maniscalpo

2015
Black Dog, Red Dog Movie

as Norman

2014
The Humbling Movie

as Asa

2014
Gotham TV

as Detective Dix

2014
2013
Clutter Movie

as Walter Bickford

2013
Golden Boy TV

as Francis Diaco

2012
The Normals Movie

as Ragnar

2012
The Mindy Project TV

as Alan Castellano

2011
Too Big to Fail Movie

as Congressman Barney Frank

2011
Person of Interest TV

as Bernie Sullivan

2010
The Extra Man Movie

as Aresh

2008
Lipstick Jungle TV

as Dimitri Pappademos

2007
The Warrior Class Movie

as Rand

2006
Strangers with Candy Movie

as Guy Blank

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday July 24, 1940 (85 years old)
Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also Known As Daniel Hedaya, دن هدایا
Years Active 1973 - 2025
Popularity 1.4
Career Stats
130 Total Credits
92 Movie Roles
38 TV Roles
7 Photos