Dan Hedaya

Acting

Dan Hedaya

Born 24 July 1940 · Brooklyn, New York, USA · 86

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Usual Suspects1995 · Film · Jeff Rabin
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them2016 · Film · Red
Mulholland Drive2001 · Film · Vincenzo Castigliane
Gotham2014 · Series · Detective Dix
Person of Interest2011 · Series · Bernie Sullivan
Clueless1995 · Film · Mel Horowitz

Filmography

Movies

90 films

Influenced2026 · Film · Morty
Slapface2022 · Film · Sheriff John Thurston
The God Committee2021 · Film · Emmett Granger
Funny Face2021 · Film · Benj
The Big Take2018 · Film · Frank Maniscalpo
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them2016 · Film · Red
Black Dog, Red Dog2015 · Film · Norman
The Humbling2014 · Film · Asa
Clutter2013 · Film · Walter Bickford
The Normals2012 · Film · Ragnar
Too Big to Fail2011 · Film · Congressman Barney Frank
The Extra Man2010 · Film · Aresh
The Warrior Class2007 · Film · Rand
Strangers with Candy2006 · Film · Guy Blank
The Good Student2006 · Film · Gabe
Pizza My Heart2005 · Film · Vinnie Montebello
Robots2005 · Film · Mr. Gunk (voice)
American Cousins2003 · Film · Settimo
New Suit2003 · Film · Muster Hansau
Swimfan2002 · Film · Coach Simkins
Quicksand2002 · Film · General Stewart
Down2001 · Film · Lt. McBain
Mulholland Drive2001 · Film · Vincenzo Castigliane
The Crew2000 · Film · Mike 'The Brick' Donatelli
Shaft2000 · Film · Jack Roselli
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave2000 · Film · Gil Ruston
The Hurricane1999 · Film · Della Pesca
Dick1999 · Film · President Richard M. Nixon
Locked in Silence1999 · Film · Dr. Rosenstock
A Civil Action1998 · Film · John Riley
A Night at the Roxbury1998 · Film · Kamehl Butabi
The Second Civil War1997 · Film · Mel Burgess
Alien Resurrection1997 · Film · General Perez
A Life Less Ordinary1997 · Film · Gabriel
In & Out1997 · Film · Military Attorney
The Garden of Redemption1997 · Film · Capt. Zito
Marvin's Room1996 · Film · Robert "Bob" Carter
Daylight1996 · Film · Frank Kraft
Ransom1996 · Film · Jackie Brown
The First Wives Club1996 · Film · Morton Cushman
Freeway1996 · Film · Detective Wallace
Nixon1995 · Film · Trini Cardoza
Red Wind1995 · Film · Detective Copernik
Fair Game1995 · Film · Walter Hollenbach (uncredited)
To Die For1995 · Film · Joe Maretto
The Usual Suspects1995 · Film · Jeff Rabin
Clueless1995 · Film · Mel Horowitz
Search and Destroy1995 · Film · Tailor
Because Mommy Works1994 · Film · Judge (uncredited)
Midnight Run for Your Life1994 · Film · Eddie Moscone
Maverick1994 · Film · Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player
Midnight Run Around1994 · Film · Eddie Moscone
Another Midnight Run1994 · Film · Eddie Moscone
Mr. Wonderful1993 · Film · Harvey
For Love or Money1993 · Film · Gene Salvatore
Based on an Untrue Story1993 · Film · Caprawolski
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's1993 · Film · Private Investigator
Searching for Bobby Fischer1993 · Film · Tournament Director
Rookie of the Year1993 · Film · Larry 'Fish' Fisher
Benny & Joon1993 · Film · Thomas
Boiling Point1993 · Film · Brady
Four Eyes and Six-Guns1992 · Film · Lester Doom
The Addams Family1991 · Film · Tully Alford
The Whereabouts of Jenny1991 · Film · Vinnie
Tune in Tomorrow...1990 · Film · Robert Quince
Pacific Heights1990 · Film · Loan Officer
Joe Versus the Volcano1990 · Film · Frank Waturi
Double Your Pleasure1989 · Film · John
A Smoky Mountain Christmas1986 · Film · Harry
That Secret Sunday1986 · Film
Courage1986 · Film · John Fosh
Slow Burn1986 · Film · Simon Fleischer
Running Scared1986 · Film · Captain Logan
Wise Guys1986 · Film · Anthony Castelo
Commando1985 · Film · Arius
Blood Simple1985 · Film · Julian Marty
Tightrope1984 · Film · Det. Molinari
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension1984 · Film · John Gomez
The Dollmaker1984 · Film · Skyros
Reckless1984 · Film · Peter Daniels
The Hunger1983 · Film · Lieutenant Allegrezza
Endangered Species1982 · Film · Peck
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can1982 · Film · Dr. Klein
True Confessions1981 · Film · Howard Terkel
Night of the Juggler1980 · Film · Sgt. Otis Barnes
Death Penalty1980 · Film · Detective Ralph Corso
The Seduction of Joe Tynan1979 · Film · Alex Heller
The Last Tenant1978 · Film · Gabe
The Prince of Central Park1977 · Film · Hot Dog Vendor
The Passover Plot1976 · Film · Yaacov

Filmography

Series

30 shows

Gotham2014 · Series · Detective Dix
Golden Boy2013 · Series · Francis Diaco
The Mindy Project2012 · Series · Alan Castellano
Person of Interest2011 · Series · Bernie Sullivan
Lipstick Jungle2008 · Series · Dimitri Pappademos
The Book of Daniel2006 · Series
Lucky2003 · Series
Monk2002 · Series · Jack Monk
The $treet2000 · Series · Randy Hoder
Judging Amy1999 · Series · Detective Tarnower
Picture Windows1995 · Series · Carl
The Home Court1995 · Series · Judge Walter Ragsdale
ER1994 · Series · Herb Spivak
Fallen Angels1993 · Series · Lt. Calender
Homicide: Life on the Street1993 · Series · Leslie Drake
Law & Order1990 · Series · Detective Brian Torelli
The Tortellis1987 · Series · Nick Tortelli
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Michael Roitman
The Twilight Zone1985 · Series · Nick (segment "Dealer's Choice")
The Equalizer1985 · Series · Frank Donahue
Hot Pursuit1984 · Series · Jake Harper
Miami Vice1984 · Series · Ben Schroeder
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Joseph Keuhnelian
Cheers1982 · Series · Nick Tortelli
Family Ties1982 · Series · Joe Moore
Cassie & Co.1982 · Series · Sylvan Blunt
Hill Street Blues1981 · Series
Paris1979 · Series
CHiPs1977 · Series
Kojak1973 · Series · Dan Hudson