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Acting
Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya is best known for Gotham, Person of Interest, Monk and ER. Dan Hedaya was born on July 24, 1940. Dan Hedaya is 86 years old (born July 24, 1940).
- Born
- July 24, 1940 (86 years old)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2014GothamDetective Dix
- 2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverDam Inspector
- 2013Golden BoyFrancis Diaco
- 2012The Mindy ProjectAlan Castellano
- 2011Person of InterestBernie Sullivan
- 2008Lipstick JungleDimitri Pappademos
- 2006The Book of Daniel
- 2003Lucky
- 2002MonkJack Monk
- 2000The $treetRandy Hoder
- 1999Judging AmyDetective Tarnower
- 1995Picture WindowsCarl
- 1995The Home CourtJudge Walter Ragsdale
- 1994ERHerb Spivak
- 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetLeslie Drake
- 1993Fallen AngelsLt. Calender
- 1991Veronica Clare
- 1990Law & OrderDetective Brian Torelli
- 1989One of the Boys
- 1987The TortellisNick Tortelli
- 1986L.A. LawMichael Roitman
- 1985The Twilight ZoneNick (segment "Dealer's Choice")
- 1985The EqualizerFrank Donahue
- 1984Miami ViceBen Schroeder
- 1984Hot PursuitJake Harper
- 1982St. ElsewhereJoseph Keuhnelian
- 1982Family TiesJoe Moore
- 1982CheersNick Tortelli
- 1982Cassie & Co.Sylvan Blunt
- 1981Hill Street Blues
- 1979Paris
- 1977CHiPs
- 1973KojakDan Hudson
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Dan Hedaya been in?
Dan Hedaya is best known for Gotham, Person of Interest, Monk and ER.
When was Dan Hedaya born?
Dan Hedaya was born on July 24, 1940. (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
How old is Dan Hedaya?
Dan Hedaya is 86 years old (born July 24, 1940).
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·