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.
Known for
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movieSlapface
2022
Sheriff John Thurston
movieThe God Committee
2021
Emmett Granger
movieThe Big Take
2018
Frank Maniscalpo
tvGotham
2014
Detective Dix
tvLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
Dam Inspector
movieClutter
2013
Walter Bickford
tvGolden Boy
2013
Francis Diaco
movieThe Normals
2012
Ragnar
tvThe Mindy Project
2012
Alan Castellano
movieToo Big to Fail
2011
Congressman Barney Frank
tvPerson of Interest
2011
Bernie Sullivan
tvLipstick Jungle
2008
Dimitri Pappademos
movieStrangers with Candy
2006
Guy Blank
moviePizza My Heart
2005
Vinnie Montebello
movieRobots
2005
Mr. Gunk (voice)
movieAmerican Cousins
2003
Settimo
movieNew Suit
2003
Muster Hansau
movieSwimfan
2002
Coach Simkins
tvMonk
2002
Jack Monk
movieQuicksand
2002
General Stewart
movieDown
2001
Lt. McBain
movieMulholland Drive
2001
Vincenzo Castigliane
tvThe $treet
2000
Randy Hoder
movieThe Crew
2000
Mike 'The Brick' Donatelli
movieShaft
2000
Jack Roselli
tvJudging Amy
1999
Detective Tarnower
movieThe Hurricane
1999
Della Pesca
movieDick
1999
President Richard M. Nixon
movieLocked in Silence
1999
Dr. Rosenstock
movieA Civil Action
1998
John Riley
movieA Night at the Roxbury
1998
Kamehl Butabi
movieThe Second Civil War
1997
Mel Burgess
movieAlien Resurrection
1997
General Perez
movieIn & Out
1997
Military Attorney
movieThe Garden of Redemption
1997
Capt. Zito
movieMarvin's Room
1996
Robert "Bob" Carter
movieDaylight
1996
Frank Kraft
movieRansom
1996
Jackie Brown
movieThe First Wives Club
1996
Morton Cushman
movieFreeway
1996
Detective Wallace
movieNixon
1995
Trini Cardoza
movieRed Wind
1995
Detective Copernik
movieFair Game
1995
Walter Hollenbach (uncredited)
tvThe Home Court
1995
Judge Walter Ragsdale
movieTo Die For
1995
Joe Maretto
movieThe Usual Suspects
1995
Jeff Rabin
movieClueless
1995
Mel Horowitz
movieBecause Mommy Works
1994
Judge (uncredited)
tvER
1994
Herb Spivak
movieMidnight Run for Your Life
1994
Eddie Moscone
movieMaverick
1994
Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player
movieMidnight Run Around
1994
Eddie Moscone
movieAnother Midnight Run
1994
Eddie Moscone
movieMr. Wonderful
1993
Harvey
movieFor Love or Money
1993
Gene Salvatore
movieBased on an Untrue Story
1993
Caprawolski
movieSex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
1993
Private Investigator
movieSearching for Bobby Fischer
1993
Tournament Director
tvFallen Angels
1993
Lt. Calender / Johnny Ralls / Detective Copernik / Auger
movieRookie of the Year
1993
Larry 'Fish' Fisher
movieBenny & Joon
1993
Thomas
tvHomicide: Life on the Street
1993
Leslie Drake
movieFour Eyes and Six-Guns
1992
Lester Doom
movieThe Addams Family
1991
Tully Alford
movieTune in Tomorrow...
1990
Robert Quince
moviePacific Heights
1990
Loan Officer
tvLaw & Order
1990
Detective Brian Torelli / Leslie Drake
movieJoe Versus the Volcano
1990
Frank Waturi
tvThe Tortellis
1987
Nick Tortelli
movieCourage
1986
John Fosh
tvL.A. Law
1986
Michael Roitman
movieSlow Burn
1986
Simon Fleischer
movieRunning Scared
1986
Captain Logan
movieWise Guys
1986
Anthony Castelo
movieCommando
1985
Arius
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985
Nick (segment "Dealer's Choice")
tvThe Equalizer
1985
Frank Donahue
movieBlood Simple
1985
Julian Marty
tvHot Pursuit
1984
Jake Harper
tvMiami Vice
1984
Ben Schroeder / Reuben Reydolfo
movieTightrope
1984
Det. Molinari
movieThe Dollmaker
1984
Skyros
movieReckless
1984
Peter Daniels
movieThe Hunger
1983
Lieutenant Allegrezza
tvSt. Elsewhere
1982
Joseph Keuhnelian
tvCheers
1982
Nick Tortelli
tvFamily Ties
1982
Joe Moore
tvCassie & Co.
1982
Sylvan Blunt
movieTrue Confessions
1981
Howard Terkel
tvHill Street Blues
1981
Ralph Macafee / A Bum
movieNight of the Juggler
1980
Sgt. Otis Barnes
movieDeath Penalty
1980
Detective Ralph Corso
movieThe Seduction of Joe Tynan
1979
Alex Heller
movieThe Prince of Central Park
1977
Hot Dog Vendor
tvKojak
1973
Dan Hudson