Dan Hedaya
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.
Filmography (123 titles)
10.0MovieInfluenced
2026
6.0MovieSlapface
Sheriff John Thurston · 2022
6.6MovieThe God Committee
Emmett Granger · 2021
4.7MovieFunny Face
Benj · 2021
4.9MovieThe Big Take
Frank Maniscalpo · 2018
7.3MovieFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Red · 2016
7.5MovieBlack Dog, Red Dog
Norman · 2015
5.1MovieThe Humbling
Asa · 2014
7.6ShowGotham
Detective Dix · 2014
7.8ShowLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
Dam Inspector · 2014
6.0MovieClutter
Walter Bickford · 2013
6.1ShowGolden Boy
Francis Diaco · 2013
6.0MovieThe Normals
Ragnar · 2012
6.3ShowThe Mindy Project
Alan Castellano · 2012
7.0MovieToo Big to Fail
Congressman Barney Frank · 2011
8.1ShowPerson of Interest
Bernie Sullivan · 2011
5.8MovieThe Extra Man
Aresh · 2010
6.1ShowLipstick Jungle
Dimitri Pappademos · 2008
4.3MovieThe Warrior Class
Rand · 2007
5.7MovieStrangers with Candy
Guy Blank · 2006
6.9ShowThe Book of Daniel
2006
4.7MovieThe Good Student
Gabe · 2006
6.2MoviePizza My Heart
Vinnie Montebello · 2005
6.5MovieRobots
Mr. Gunk (voice) · 2005
5.3MovieAmerican Cousins
Settimo · 2003
6.2MovieNew Suit
Muster Hansau · 2003
9.0ShowLucky
2003
5.2MovieSwimfan
Coach Simkins · 2002
8.0ShowMonk
Jack Monk · 2002
6.2MovieQuicksand
General Stewart · 2002