Danny Dayton
Danny Dayton | |
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| Born | Daniel David Segall November 20, 1923 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 1999 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Dan Dayton |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, television director |
| Years active | 1949 – 1999 |
| Spouse(s) | Dagmar (? - ?) Arlene (1963 - February 6, 1999) (his death) |
Danny Dayton (born Daniel David Segall, November 20, 1923 – February 6, 1999) was an American actor and television director. Beginning in the 1950s, he played many roles in film and on TV. He had a recurring role as Hank Pivnik on All in the Family and had guest roles in M*A*S*H, The Incredible Hulk, Charlie's Angels and The Love Boat.
Dayton graduated from the school of journalism at New York University, before turning to acting.[1] In addition to acting, Dayton also directed episodes of Occasional Wife, Here's Lucy, and the short lived series Good Morning, World.
On February 6, 1999, Dayton died of emphysema in Los Angeles, California.[1]
Selected filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1950 | At War with the Army | Supply Sgt. Miller | Credited as Dan Dayton |
| 1955 | Guys and Dolls | Rusty Charlie | |
| 1979 | Love At First Bite | Billy, first bellboy | |
| 1980 | Loose Shoes | Bartender | Alternative titles: Coming Attractions and Quackers |
| 1983 | The Sting II | Ring Announcer | |
| Circle of Power | David Arnold | ||
| 1991 | Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever | Mr. Snotgrass | |
| Life Stinks | Dirty Bum at Party | ||
| The Dark Backward | Syd | ||
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Soundman | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1950 | Joey Faye's Frolics | Himself | 2 episodes |
| 1956–1958 | The Phil Silvers Show | Sergeant Coogan | 7 episodes |
| 1969 | The United States Steel Hour | Mr. Doyle | 1 episode |
| 1965 | The Nurses | Pete | 1 episode |
| 1967 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. | Clarence Quimby | 1 episode |
| 1969 | Get Smart | Cabbie | 1 episode |
| 1975 | Barney Miller | Harry | 1 episode |
| 1976 | Sanford and Son | Timmy | 1 episode |
| 1976–1979 | All in the Family | Hank Pivnik | 15 episodes |
| 1977–1979 | Barnaby Jones | Sammy/Freddy | 2 episodes |
| 1978 | Wonder Woman | Louis the Lithuanian | 1 episode |
| 1979–1980 | Archie Bunker's Place | Hank Pivnik | 10 episodes |
| 1980 | The Incredible Hulk | Skipper | 1 episode |
| 1981 | CHiPs | Kelly | 1 episode |
| M*A*S*H | Fast Freddie | 1 episode | |
| 1982 | Police Squad! | Joey | 1 episode |
| 1984 | Automan | Bookie | 1 episode |
| Airwolf | Sam the Counterman | 1 episode | |
| 1985 | Simon & Simon | Jeweler Joe Wilson | 1 episode |
| 1986 | You Again? | Herb | 1 episode |
| The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Buzzy Carelli | 1 episode | |
| Sledge Hammer! | Assassin with knife | 1 episode | |
| 1988 | The Hogan Family | Stu | 1 episode |
| The Facts of Life | Mr. Avery | 1 episode | |
| 1988–1989 | It's Garry Shandling's Show | Mr. Peck | 4 episodes |
| 1989 | Mama's Family | Shecky Lewis | 1 episode |
| 1990 | Father Dowling Mysteries | Harvey Gorsky | 1 episode |
| 1992 | Down the Shore | Jackie | 1 episode |
| 1995 | ER | Art | 1 episode |
| Friends | Buddy Doyle | 1 episode | |
| 1996 | Sisters | Morty Meyerhoff | 1 episode |
| Caroline in the City | Leo Ladman | 1 episode | |
| 1997 | The Nanny | Keith Rosenstein | 1 episode |
| Mad About You | Old Man #1 | 1 episode | |
| Mike Hammer, Private Eye | Laddie Buck | 1 episode | |
| 1999 | Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane | Uncle Sy | 1 episode |
References
- ^ a b "Danny Dayton, 75, Actor and Director", The New York Times, February 12, 1999. Accessed November 6, 2007.
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