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Dan Hedaya
Born 1940-07-24Brooklyn, 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 Simple, and the scheming Nick Tortelli on the sitcom Cheers.
Screen work
Movies & roles
InfluencedRoleSlapfaceSheriff John ThurstonThe God CommitteeEmmett GrangerFunny FaceBenjThe Big TakeFrank ManiscalpoFantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemRedBlack Dog, Red DogNormanThe HumblingAsaClutterWalter BickfordThe NormalsRagnarToo Big to FailCongressman Barney FrankThe Extra ManAreshThe Warrior ClassRandStrangers with CandyGuy BlankThe Good StudentGabePizza My HeartVinnie MontebelloRobotsMr. Gunk (voice)American CousinsSettimoNew SuitMuster HansauSwimfanCoach SimkinsQuicksandGeneral StewartDownLt. McBainMulholland DriveVincenzo CastiglianeThe CrewMike 'The Brick' Donatelli