Dan Hedaya
ActingAbout 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.
Dan Hedaya Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dan Hedaya reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 58% 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 The Usual Suspects, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Slapface | Sheriff John Thurston | Average | Similar → |
| 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 → |
| 2013 | Clutter | Walter Bickford | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Normals | Ragnar | Average | 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 → |
| 2001 | Mulholland Drive | Vincenzo Castigliane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Shaft | Jack Roselli | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Hurricane | Della Pesca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dick | President Richard M. Nixon | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | John Riley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Night at the Roxbury | Kamehl Butabi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Second Civil War | Mel Burgess | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Alien Resurrection | General Perez | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Life Less Ordinary | Gabriel | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | In & Out | Military Attorney | 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 | 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 | 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 → |
| 1991 | The Whereabouts of Jenny | Vinnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pacific Heights | Loan Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Joe Versus the Volcano | Frank Waturi | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Double Your Pleasure | John | Average | 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 Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension | John Gomez | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | True Confessions | Howard Terkel | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler | Sgt. Otis Barnes | 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 "The Usual Suspects" with a rating of 8.2/10.
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 "Mulholland Drive", "The Dollmaker", and "Black Dog, Red Dog".