Daniel Riordan - Actor Profile

Daniel Riordan

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
15Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 12, 1958

About Daniel Riordan

Daniel Riordan (born July 12, 1958) is an American actor, perhaps best known for providing the voice of Alduin, the main antagonist of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He has also voice acted for dozens of other video games and appeared in guest roles on numerous television shows. His most prominent live-action film role was as Turbo Man in Jingle All the Way (1996).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Daniel Riordan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel Riordan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Daniel Riordan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Daniel Riordan'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 Last Mountain, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daniel Riordan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Riordan's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Last Mountain (2005) movie poster
★10.0

Last Mountain: A homeless dying veteran, trying to find a Unicorn he believes lives in the mountains above Los Angeles, convinces a Lat

Last Mountain

2005•Fantasy
★7.5
Ed Wood (1994) movie poster
★7.5

Ed Wood: The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed c

Ed Wood

1994•Comedy
★7.1
Where There's a Will (2006) movie poster
★7.1

Where There's a Will: A hapless grifter stands to inherit a small fortune from his estranged grandmother if he travels to Harmony, Texas to li

Where There's a Will

2006•Comedy
★6.7
Dreamgirls (2006) movie poster
★6.7

Dreamgirls: A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along

Dreamgirls

2006•Drama
★6.7
The Pavilion (2000) movie poster
★6.7

The Pavilion: The story of Frank Cassilis and Northmour as both seemingly try to protect the Huddlestone family against mexican separa

The Pavilion

2000•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Daniel Riordan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Amsterdam Carlton Average Similar →
2014 Authors Anonymous Richard Brodwell Flop Similar →
2012 Battle Force Lieutenant Colonel Shelton Flop Similar →
2006 Dreamgirls L.A. Deejay Hit Similar →
2006 Where There's a Will Paulie Hit Similar →
2005 Last Mountain Charney Super Hit Similar →
2001 Suspended Animation Jack Starr (as Dan Riordan) Average Similar →
2000 The Pavilion Northmour Hit Similar →
1999 The Waiting Game Dan Flop Similar →
1996 Jingle All the Way Turbo Man Average Similar →
1995 The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space Ty Farrel / Captain Zoom Average Similar →
1994 Ed Wood Pilot / Strapping Young Man Super Hit Similar →
1994 Pentathlon Jürgen Reinhardt Flop Similar →
1990 My Blue Heaven Removal Man Average Similar →
1984 Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo Surveyor Flop Similar →

Daniel Riordan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Riordan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Riordan is "Last Mountain" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Daniel Riordan acted in?

Daniel Riordan has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Riordan?

Other notable films include "Ed Wood", "Where There's a Will", and "Dreamgirls".

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