Actor
Dan Ziskie
Born August 13, 1944 in New York, New York, U.SDied July 21, 202527 films
Dan Ziskie (August 13, 1944 - July 21, 2025) was an American actor and photographer. He frequently portrayed authority figures such as politically-connected banker C.J. Liguori on Treme and U.S. Vice President Jim Matthews on the first season of House of Cards.
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Filmography
27 films as actor- 2016MercyGeorge
- 2015ConcussionPaul Tagliabue
- 2010Step Up 3DNYU Dean
- 2009The ReboundKen Gordon
- 2008Synecdoche, New YorkLeg Tremor Doctor
- 2008New York, I Love YouParty's Guest
- 2006Eight BelowNavy Commander
- 2006Last HolidayDr. Thompson
- 2005Satan's Little HelperVernon Martin
- 2005War of the WorldsInformative Guy
- 2002Bad CompanyOfficer Dempsey
- 2000Thirteen DaysGen. Walter 'Cam' Sweeney
- 2000Isn't She GreatGuy's Doctor
- 1997The JackalCIA Representative #2
- 1992ZebraheadMr. Cimino
- 1991In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the DakotasKen Muir
- 1991Absolute StrangersT.V. Show Host
- 1990Vital SignsDr. Kelly
- 1990Dangerous PassionAdelman
- 1989Troop Beverly HillsArthur Barnfell
- 1988Home FreeMr. Dunbar
- 1987O.C. and StiggsRusty Calloway
- 1987Adventures in BabysittingMr. Anderson
- 1986Very Close QuartersThin Man
- 1985TwistedPhillip Collins
- 1985The Man with One Red ShoeYoung American
- 1983Breakers