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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.
Acted in 121
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
- 2021
The God Committee
Emmett Granger
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
Black Dog, Red Dog
Norman
- 2014
- 2013
Clutter
Walter Bickford
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
The Warrior Class
Rand
- 2006
The Book of Daniel
TV
- 2005
Pizza My Heart
Vinnie Montebello
- 2003
American Cousins
Settimo
New Suit
Muster Hansau
Lucky
TV
- 2002
Quicksand
General Stewart
- 2001
- 2000
The $treet
Randy Hoder · 1 episode
1990s
- 1999
Locked in Silence
Dr. Rosenstock
- 1998
- 1997
The Garden of Redemption
Capt. Zito
- 1996
- 1995
Red Wind
Detective Copernik
Picture Windows
Carl · 1 episode
Search and Destroy
Tailor
- 1994
Because Mommy Works
Judge (uncredited)
Midnight Run for Your Life
Eddie Moscone
Midnight Run Around
Eddie Moscone
Another Midnight Run
Eddie Moscone
- 1993
Based on an Untrue Story
Caprawolski
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
Private Investigator
- 1992
Four Eyes and Six-Guns
Lester Doom
- 1991
The Whereabouts of Jenny
Vinnie
- 1990
Tune in Tomorrow...
Robert Quince
1980s
- 1989
Double Your Pleasure
John
- 1987
The Tortellis
Nick Tortelli · 13 episodes
- 1986
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Harry
That Secret Sunday
Movie
Slow Burn
Simon Fleischer
Wise Guys
Anthony Castelo
- 1985
- 1984
Hot Pursuit
Jake Harper · 1 episode
The Dollmaker
Skyros
- 1983
- 1982
Endangered Species
Peck
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
Dr. Klein
- 1981
- 1980
Death Penalty
Detective Ralph Corso
1970s
- 1979
Paris
TV
- 1978
The Last Tenant
Gabe
- 1977
The Prince of Central Park
Hot Dog Vendor
- 1976
- 1973





