Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor, Soundtrack |
Birth Day | July 24, 1940 |
Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
Age | 83 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1970–present |
Net worth: $17 Million (2024)
Dan Hedaya is a highly esteemed figure in the United States as both an actor and a soundtrack artist. Known for his incredible talents and remarkable versatility, he has enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment industry. In 2024, his net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $17 million. With an extensive filmography and numerous accolades to his name, Hedaya has made a significant impact on the world of acting, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances. His remarkable achievements throughout his career have undoubtedly contributed to his substantial net worth, cementing his position as a highly influential figure in the entertainment industry.
Biography/Timeline
In films, Hedaya has played the evil dictator Arius in 1985's Commando and Mel Horowitz, the father of Alicia Silverstone's Cher, in the 1995 film Clueless. He played Julian Marty in the first Coen Brothers film, Blood Simple. His physical similarity to Richard Nixon led to his being cast as the former President for the film Dick. Hedaya appeared in several episodes of the television series Hill Street Blues as a corrupt, bigamist cop during the series' first season. During the 1980s Hedaya also appeared in the television series Miami Vice.
Alongside a successful career in the movies, Hedaya has appeared in several TV roles, including Carla Tortelli's ex-husband Nick on the sitcom Cheers and its short-lived spinoff The Tortellis. He played the estranged father of Mallory Keaton's boyfriend, Nick, on the sitcom Family Ties. More recently, he played an Italian-American priest in the controversial and quickly cancelled NBC series The Book of Daniel. Adding to his list of television credits is his performance as the long-lost father of Adrian Monk on Monk. He also guest starred in 1997 and 2005 as a wisecracking Lawyer on the medical drama ER.