Actor
Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya has worked on 88 movies and 32 TV shows, between 1973 and 2026. On Nahoko: 53 movies and 20 TV shows. Best known for The Usual Suspects, Alien: Resurrection and Clueless.
- Born
- 24 July 1940 (86 years old)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Daniel Hedaya, دن هدایا
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1973
- Education
- HB Studio, Brooklyn Friends School, Tufts University
Known for
★ 8.5
The Usual Suspects1995
★ 6.2
Alien: Resurrection1997
★ 6.9
Clueless1995
★ 7.0The Addams Family1991
★ 6.7
Commando1985
★ 7.5Blood Simple1984
★ 7.6
The Hurricane1999
★ 6.0
Shaft2000
★ 6.0Rent/BuyDaylight1996
★ 7.1
Benny & Joon1993
★ 6.8Rent/BuyTo Die For1995
★ 6.5The First Wives Club1996
★ 5.9Joe Versus the Volcano1990
★ 6.3Rent/BuyA Life Less Ordinary1997
★ 6.8
Freeway1996
★ 6.2
Rookie of the Year1993
★ 6.6
The Hunger1983
★ 6.7Marvin's Room1996
★ 6.3
Dick1999
★ 5.1Swimfan2002Where to watch
United States
53 of their 73 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
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.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1976
- Titles on Nahoko
- 53 movies and 20 TV shows
- Main genres
- Comedy, Drama, Crime
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.2 IMDb
- Most voted
- The Usual Suspects
- Box office
- $1.3B, led by The Addams Family ($191.5M)
Frequent collaborators
Robert De Niro2 titles together
Kenneth McMillan2 titles together
Cliff De Young2 titles together
Aidan Quinn2 titles together
Matt Dillon2 titles together
Diane Keaton2 titles togetherFilmography 73
2021
- The God CommitteeMovieMovie · as Emmett Granger★ 5.8
- SlapfaceMovieMovie · as Sheriff John Thurston
★ 5.1
2018
- The Big TakeMovieMovie · as Frank Maniscalpo★ 5.2
2016
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemMovieMovie · as Red
★ 7.2
2014
- GothamTV showTV show · as Detective Dix · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.8
- The HumblingMovieMovie · as Asa★ 5.5
2013
- Golden BoyTV showTV show · as Francis Diaco · 1 episode★ 7.2
2012
- The Mindy ProjectTV showTV show · as Alan Castellano · 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2011
- Person of InterestTV showTV show · as Bernie Sullivan · 1 episode★ 8.5
2010
- The Extra ManMovieMovie · as Aresh★ 5.8
2008
- Lipstick JungleTV showTV show · as Dimitri Pappademos · 1 episode
★ 6.6
2006
- The Good StudentMovieMovie · as Gabe★ 4.9
2005
- RobotsMovieMovie · as Mr. Gunk (voice)Rent/Buy★ 6.4
- Strangers with CandyMovieMovie · as Guy Blank
★ 5.9
2001
- Mulholland DriveMovieMovie · as Vincenzo CastiglianeRent/Buy★ 7.9
- The ShaftMovieMovie · as Lt. McBain★ 4.7
1999
- The HurricaneMovieMovie · as Della Pesca★ 7.6
- DickMovieMovie · as President Richard M. Nixon★ 6.3
- Judging AmyTV showTV show · as Detective Tarnower · 1 episode★ 7.1
1998
- A Night at the RoxburyMovieMovie · as Kamehl Butabi★ 6.2
- A Civil ActionMovieMovie · as John RileyRent/Buy★ 6.6
1997
- Alien: ResurrectionMovieMovie · as General Perez★ 6.2
- In & OutMovieMovie · as Military Attorney★ 6.4
- A Life Less OrdinaryMovieMovie · as GabrielRent/Buy★ 6.3
1996
- RansomMovieMovie · as Jackie Brown
★ 6.7 - DaylightMovieMovie · as Frank KraftRent/Buy★ 6.0
- The First Wives ClubMovieMovie · as Morton Cushman★ 6.5
- FreewayMovieMovie · as Detective Wallace★ 6.8
- Marvin's RoomMovieMovie · as Robert "Bob" Carter★ 6.7
1995
- The Usual SuspectsMovieMovie · as Jeff Rabin★ 8.5
- CluelessMovieMovie · as Mel Horowitz★ 6.9
- To Die ForMovieMovie · as Joe MarettoRent/Buy★ 6.8
- NixonMovieMovie · as Trini Cardoza★ 7.0
- Fair GameMovieMovie · as Walter Hollenbach (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 4.4
- Search and DestroyMovieMovie · as Tailor
★ 5.3
1994
1993
- Benny & JoonMovieMovie · as Thomas★ 7.1
- Searching for Bobby FischerMovieMovie · as Tournament Director★ 7.3
- Rookie of the YearMovieMovie · as Larry 'Fish' Fisher★ 6.2
- Homicide: Life on the StreetTV showTV show · as Leslie Drake · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 8.7
- For Love or MoneyMovieMovie · as Gene SalvatoreRent/Buy★ 6.2
- Boiling PointMovieMovie · as Brady★ 5.0
- Mr. WonderfulMovieMovie · as Harvey★ 5.9
1991
- The Addams FamilyMovieMovie · as Tully Alford★ 7.0
1990
- Law & OrderTV showTV show · as Detective Brian Torelli / Leslie Drake · 1 episode★ 7.8
- Joe Versus the VolcanoMovieMovie · as Frank Waturi★ 5.9
- Pacific HeightsMovieMovie · as Loan Officer★ 6.4
1986
- Running ScaredMovieMovie · as Captain Logan★ 6.5
- L.A. LawTV showTV show · as Michael Roitman · 3 episodes★ 7.1
- Wise GuysMovieMovie · as Anthony CasteloRent/Buy★ 5.6
1985
- CommandoMovieMovie · as Arius★ 6.7
- The Twilight ZoneTV showTV show · as Nick (segment "Dealer's Choice") · 1 episode★ 7.7
- The EqualizerTV showTV show · as Frank Donahue · 1 episode★ 7.8
1984
- Blood SimpleMovieMovie · as Julian Marty★ 7.5
- Miami ViceTV showTV show · as Ben Schroeder / Reuben Reydolfo · 1 episode★ 7.6
- The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th DimensionMovieMovie · as John Gomez★ 6.2
- TightropeMovieMovie · as Det. MolinariRent/Buy★ 6.3
- RecklessMovieMovie · as Peter DanielsRent/Buy★ 6.2
1983
- The HungerMovieMovie · as Lieutenant Allegrezza★ 6.6
1982
- CheersTV showTV show · as Nick Tortelli · 6 episodes★ 8.0
- Family TiesTV showTV show · as Joe Moore · 2 episodes★ 7.3
- St. ElsewhereTV showTV show · as Joseph Keuhnelian · 3 episodesRent/Buy★ 8.0
1981
- Hill Street BluesTV showTV show · as Ralph Macafee / A Bum · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 8.2
- True ConfessionsMovieMovie · as Howard Terkel★ 6.3
1980
- Night of the JugglerMovieMovie · as Sgt. Otis Barnes★ 6.9
1979
- The Seduction of Joe TynanMovieMovie · as Alex Heller
★ 6.1
1977
- CHiPsTV showTV show★ 6.5
1973
- KojakTV showTV show · as Dan Hudson · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.1
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2026
- InfluencedMovieMovie · as Morty
2021
- Funny FaceMovieMovie · as Benj
2015
- Black Dog, Red DogMovieMovie · as Norman
2013
- ClutterMovieMovie · as Walter Bickford
2012
- The NormalsMovieMovie · as Ragnar
2011
- Too Big to FailMovieMovie · as Congressman Barney Frank
2007
- The Warrior ClassMovieMovie · as Rand
2006
- The Book of DanielTV showTV show
2005
- Pizza My HeartMovieMovie · as Vinnie Montebello
2003
- American CousinsMovieMovie · as Settimo
- LuckyTV showTV show
- New SuitMovieMovie · as Muster Hansau
2002
- QuicksandMovieMovie · as General Stewart
2000
- The $treetTV showTV show · as Randy Hoder · 1 episode
- The Extreme Adventures of Super DaveMovieMovie · as Gil Ruston
1999
- Locked in SilenceMovieMovie · as Dr. Rosenstock
1997
- The Garden of RedemptionMovieMovie · as Capt. Zito
- The Second Civil WarMovieMovie · as Mel Burgess
1995
- Picture WindowsTV showTV show · as Carl · 1 episode
- Red WindMovieMovie · as Detective Copernik
- The Home CourtTV showTV show · as Judge Walter Ragsdale · 2 episodes
1994
- Another Midnight RunMovieMovie · as Eddie Moscone
- Because Mommy WorksMovieMovie · as Judge (uncredited)
- Midnight Run AroundMovieMovie · as Eddie Moscone
- Midnight Run for Your LifeMovieMovie · as Eddie Moscone
1993
- Based on an Untrue StoryMovieMovie · as Caprawolski
- Fallen AngelsTV showTV show · as Lt. Calender / Johnny Ralls / Detective Copernik / Auger · 1 episode
- Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90'sMovieMovie · as Private Investigator
1992
- Four Eyes and Six-GunsMovieMovie · as Lester Doom
1991
- The Whereabouts of JennyMovieMovie · as Vinnie
- Veronica ClareTV showTV show
1990
- Tune in Tomorrow...MovieMovie · as Robert Quince
1989
- Double Your PleasureMovieMovie · as John
- One of the BoysTV showTV show
1987
- The TortellisTV showTV show · as Nick Tortelli · 13 episodes
1986
- A Smoky Mountain ChristmasMovieMovie · as Harry
- CourageMovieMovie · as John Fosh
- Slow BurnMovieMovie · as Simon Fleischer
- That Secret SundayMovieMovie
1984
- Hot PursuitTV showTV show · as Jake Harper · 1 episode
- The DollmakerMovieMovie · as Skyros
1982
- Cassie & Co.TV showTV show · as Sylvan Blunt · 1 episode
- Endangered SpeciesMovieMovie · as Peck
- I'm Dancing as Fast as I CanMovieMovie · as Dr. Klein
1980
- Death PenaltyMovieMovie · as Detective Ralph Corso
1979
- ParisTV showTV show
1978
- The Last TenantMovieMovie · as Gabe
1977
- The Prince of Central ParkMovieMovie · as Hot Dog Vendor
1976
- The Passover PlotMovieMovie · as Yaacov