Dan Hedaya

Birth Name:

Daniel G. Hedaya

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Received the Angel Film Award in 2005 as a member of the ensemble cast of "American Cousins․"
Received the P․T․ Barnum Award for his contributions to the entertainment field
Studied the dramatic arts at the HB Studio in New York City
Worked as a teacher in a middle school before ultimately deciding to pursue a career in acting
Is widely recognized for his work as a character actor
Often takes on the role of criminals with rough personalities
Comes from a Sephardic Jewish family who immigrated to the U․S
Frequently portrays Italian-American characters despite his actual heritage being Syrian
In 1962, he graduated with a degree in literature from Tufts University
Worked at the New York Shakespeare Festival for many years

1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1995ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
1996NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
1997Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast:Nominated
2000Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2005Angel Film Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner

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