Dan Hedaya
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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.
Dan Hedaya Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dan Hedaya reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dan Hedaya's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Dan Hedaya's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dan Hedaya Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dan Hedaya's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dan Hedaya has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The God Committee | Emmett Granger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | Red | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Black Dog, Red Dog | Norman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Too Big to Fail | Congressman Barney Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pizza My Heart | Vinnie Montebello | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Robots | Mr. Gunk (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | New Suit | Muster Hansau | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Quicksand | General Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mulholland Drive | Vincenzo Castigliane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Hurricane | Della Pesca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Locked in Silence | Dr. Rosenstock | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | John Riley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Night at the Roxbury | Kamehl Butabi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Alien Resurrection | General Perez | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Life Less Ordinary | Gabriel | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | In & Out | Military Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Garden of Redemption | Capt. Zito | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Marvin's Room | Robert "Bob" Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Daylight | Frank Kraft | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ransom | Jackie Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The First Wives Club | Morton Cushman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Freeway | Detective Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nixon | Trini Cardoza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | To Die For | Joe Maretto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Usual Suspects | Jeff Rabin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Clueless | Mel Horowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Because Mommy Works | Judge (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Maverick | Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Midnight Run Around | Eddie Moscone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Another Midnight Run | Eddie Moscone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | For Love or Money | Gene Salvatore | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's | Private Investigator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Searching for Bobby Fischer | Tournament Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | Larry 'Fish' Fisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Benny & Joon | Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Addams Family | Tully Alford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pacific Heights | Loan Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Double Your Pleasure | John | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | That Secret Sunday | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Courage | John Fosh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Running Scared | Captain Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Commando | Arius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Blood Simple | Julian Marty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tightrope | Det. Molinari | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Dollmaker | Skyros | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Hunger | Lieutenant Allegrezza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can | Dr. Klein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | True Confessions | Howard Terkel | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler | Sgt. Otis Barnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Death Penalty | Detective Ralph Corso | Super Hit | Similar → |
Dan Hedaya - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dan Hedaya?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan Hedaya is "Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Dan Hedaya acted in?
Dan Hedaya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dan Hedaya?
Other notable films include "The Usual Suspects", "Death Penalty", and "Mulholland Drive".