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David Hess

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David Hess

Born September 19, 1936 in New York City, New York, USADied October 7, 201124 films

David Alexander Hess (September 19, 1936 – October 7, 2011) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and director. He came to prominence for his portrayals of murderous villain characters in several films in the 1970s and 1980s such as The Last House on the Left (1972).

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Hitch Hike posterFirst watchHitch Hike19776.7as Adam KonitzA bickering couple driving cross-country through California pick up a psychotic hitchhiker with two million dollars who threatens to kill them unless they take him to Mexico.View film

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The Last House on the Left poster6.0The Last House on the Left1972Swamp Thing poster5.4Swamp Thing1982Armed and Dangerous poster5.7Armed and Dangerous1986House on the Edge of the Park poster5.9House on the Edge of the Park1980Body Count poster5.1Body Count1986

Filmography

24 films as actor
  1. 2024Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion ConcertAdmiral Robert Peary / Stanford White
  2. 2009Smash CutAble Whitman
  3. 2007Fallen AngelsKajal
  4. 2006The Absence of LightWhiplash
  5. 2005Zodiac KillerMel Navokov
  6. 2004Zombie NationAaron Singer III
  7. 2002Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out(uncredited)
  8. 2001Nutcracker: An American NightmareJohn Gard / Clyde Fairfax
  9. 1995Jonathan of the BearsMaddock
  10. 1991Buck at the Edge of HeavenDan
  11. 1991Murder in Blue LightSergeant Flanagan
  12. 1988Maybe BabyMaître
  13. 1986Let's Get HarryMercenary
  14. 1986Body CountRobert Ritchie
  15. 1986Armed and DangerousGunman #4
  16. 1983White StarFrank
  17. 1982Swamp ThingFerret
  18. 1980House on the Edge of the ParkAlex
  19. 1979Avalanche ExpressGeiger
  20. 1977Hitch HikeAdam Konitz
  21. 197621 Hours at MunichBerger
  22. 1976Montana TrapSleeve
  23. 1976The Swiss ConspiracySando, Hit Man
  24. 1972The Last House on the LeftKrug Stillo (as David A. Hess)