Daniel Riordan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

15Total Films

7.5 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).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Riordan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Daniel Riordan's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Riordan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ed Wood, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Daniel Riordan Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★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

★6.7

Where There's a Will (2006) movie poster

★6.7

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

★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

★6.1

★6.1

Amsterdam: In the 1930s, three friends—a doctor, a nurse, and an attorney—witness a murder, become suspects themselves and uncover

Amsterdam

2022•Mystery

★6.1

★6.1

Jingle All the Way: Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he

Jingle All the Way

1996•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Riordan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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	Flop	Similar →
2001	Suspended Animation	Jack Starr (as Dan Riordan)	Flop	Similar →
2000	The Pavilion	Northmour	Average	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	Flop	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 "Ed Wood" with a rating of 7.5/10.

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 "Where There's a Will", "Dreamgirls", and "Amsterdam".