Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya has played a wide variety of characters on the stage, screen, and television. Fans of the long-running sitcom Cheers will remember Hedaya for his portrayal of barmaid Carla's grease bag husband Nick Tortelli. Following studies in literature at Tufts University, Hedaya launched his acting career. He then went on to act in the New York Shakespeare Festival for many years. Hedaya made his feature film debut in The Passover Plot (1975). Since 1980, Hedaya has appeared in over 20 feature films, and is frequently cast as cops, criminals, or rough-edged regular joes. In Blood Simple (1984), he got the opportunity to play a leading role as Marty, the jealous husband who hires a creepy detective to kill his faithless wife. It is on television, that Hedaya has found most of his work. He has guest-starred on numerous shows ranging from police and courtroom dramas like Hill Street Blues and Law and Order, to sitcoms such as Family Ties. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Filmography of Dan Hedaya:
- Mulholland Dr. with Naomi Watts , Ann Miller , Robert Forster , Lee Grant , Diane Baker
- Clueless with Alicia Silverstone , Paul Rudd , Wallace Shawn , Jeremy Sisto
- Joe Versus the Volcano with Tom Hanks , Meg Ryan , Meg Ryan , Meg Ryan , Lloyd Bridges , Robert Stack , Abe Vigoda , Ossie Davis , Amanda Plummer , Carol Kane , Nathan Lane
- Dick with Kirsten Dunst , Michelle Williams , Will Ferrell , Dave Foley , Teri Garr , Saul Rubinek , Harry Shearer
- Ransom with Mel Gibson , Rene Russo , Gary Sinise , Delroy Lindo , Lili Taylor , Liev Schreiber
- Nixon with Anthony Hopkins , Joan Allen , Powers Boothe , Ed Harris , Bob Hoskins , E.G. Marshall , Larry Hagman , Michael Chiklis , Donna Dixon , Annabeth Gish , Tony Goldwyn , Edward Herrmann , Madeline Kahn , John C. McGinley , David Paymer , David Hyde Pierce , George Plimpton , Saul Rubinek , Paul Sorvino , Mary Steenburgen , J.T. Walsh , Oliver Stone , James Woods
- Maverick with Mel Gibson , Jodie Foster , James Garner , Graham Greene , James Coburn , Alfred Molina , Geoffrey Lewis , Max Perlich , Dub Taylor , Robert Fuller , Doug McClure , Bert Remsen , Denver Pyle , Danny Glover , Linda Hunt , Margot Kidder , Art LaFleur , William Smith , Clint Walker , Lauren Shuler-Donner
Dan Hedaya Trivia
When was Dan Hedaya born?
Dan Hedaya date of birth: July 24, 1940
What role did Dan Hedaya portray in The Crew?
Dan Hedaya played Mike "The Brick" Donatelli in The Crew
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Tightrope?
Dan Hedaya was Detective Molinari in Tightrope
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Commando?
Dan Hedaya was Arius in Commando
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Blood Simple?
Dan Hedaya was Marty in Blood Simple
What role did Dan Hedaya play in A Night at the Roxbury?
Dan Hedaya played Mr. Butabi in A Night at the Roxbury
What role did Dan Hedaya play in Daylight?
Dan Hedaya played Frank Kraft in Daylight
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in Rookie of the Year?
Dan Hedaya was Larry "Fish" Fisher in Rookie of the Year
Who did Dan Hedaya play in The Addams Family?
Dan Hedaya was Tully Alford in The Addams Family
What role did Dan Hedaya portray in American Cousins?
Dan Hedaya played Settimo in American Cousins
What role did Dan Hedaya play in Mulholland Dr.?
Dan Hedaya played Vincenzo Castigliane in Mulholland Dr.
What role did Dan Hedaya play in The First Wives Club?
Dan Hedaya played Morton Cushman in The First Wives Club
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in Clueless?
Dan Hedaya was Mel Hamilton in Clueless
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Boiling Point?
Dan Hedaya was Brady in Boiling Point
What role did Dan Hedaya play in Wise Guys?
Dan Hedaya played Anthony Castelo in Wise Guys
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Joe Versus the Volcano?
Dan Hedaya was Mr. Frank Watori in Joe Versus the Volcano
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in The Shaft?
Dan Hedaya was Lt. Mc Bain in The Shaft
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Shaft?
Dan Hedaya was Jack Roselli in Shaft
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in The Hurricane?
Dan Hedaya was Della Pesca in The Hurricane
What role did Dan Hedaya play in Alien Resurrection?
Dan Hedaya played Gen. Perez in Alien Resurrection
What role did Dan Hedaya portray in Freeway?
Dan Hedaya played Detective Wallace in Freeway
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in Running Scared?
Dan Hedaya was Capt. Logan in Running Scared
Who did Dan Hedaya play in The Hunger?
Dan Hedaya was Lt. Allegrezza in The Hunger
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Marvin's Room?
Dan Hedaya was Bob in Marvin's Room
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in For Love or Money?
Dan Hedaya was Gene Salvatore in For Love or Money
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in Benny & Joon?
Dan Hedaya was Thomas in Benny & Joon
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in Swimfan?
Dan Hedaya was Coach Simkins in Swimfan
Who did Dan Hedaya play in A Life Less Ordinary?
Dan Hedaya was Gabriel in A Life Less Ordinary
What role did Dan Hedaya play in The Usual Suspects?
Dan Hedaya played Jeff Rabin in The Usual Suspects
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Mr. Wonderful?
Dan Hedaya was Harvey in Mr. Wonderful
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Tune in Tomorrow?
Dan Hedaya was Robert Quince in Tune in Tomorrow
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in Dick?
Dan Hedaya was Richard M. Nixon in Dick
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in Strangers With Candy?
Dan Hedaya was Guy Blank in Strangers With Candy
What role did Dan Hedaya portray in I'm Dancing As Fast As I Can?
Dan Hedaya played Dr. Klein in I'm Dancing As Fast As I Can
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Robots?
Dan Hedaya was Mr. Gunk in Robots
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in Ransom?
Dan Hedaya was Jackie Brown in Ransom
What role did Dan Hedaya play in Nixon?
Dan Hedaya played Trina Cardoza in Nixon
Who did Dan Hedaya portray in To Die For?
Dan Hedaya was Joe Maretto in To Die For
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Search and Destroy?
Dan Hedaya was Tailor in Search and Destroy
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Dan Hedaya was Tournament Director in Searching for Bobby Fischer
Who did Dan Hedaya play in Maverick?
Dan Hedaya was Twitchy in Maverick
What role did Dan Hedaya play in Pacific Heights?
Dan Hedaya played Loan Officer in Pacific Heights
What role did Dan Hedaya portray in Courage?
Dan Hedaya played John Fosh in Courage
Who did Dan Hedaya play in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension!?
Dan Hedaya was John Gomez in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension!
