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.
Danny Dayton | |
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 Dayton in 1959 | |
| 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 (1951-?) Arlene Allinson (1963-1999) (his death) |
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]
Filmography
edit| Film | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1950 | At War with the Army | Supply Sgt. Miller | A Martin & Lewis comedy; credited as Dan Dayton |
| 1951 | The Enforcer | Digger | Uncredited |
| 1951 | No Questions Asked | Harry Dycker | |
| 1952 | The Turning Point | Roy Ackerman | |
| 1955 | Guys and Dolls | Rusty Charlie | |
| 1970 | Which Way to the Front? | Man in Car | A Jerry Lewis comedy |
| 1978 | Loose Shoes | Bartender | Alternative titles: Coming Attractions and Quackers |
| 1979 | Love At First Bite | Billy, first bellboy | |
| 1981 | Circle of Power | David Arnold | |
| 1983 | The Sting II | Ring Announcer | |
| 1985 | Appointment with Fear | Norman | |
| 1987 | Flicks | Ogden Flood | (segment 'House of the Living Corpse') |
| 1991 | The Dark Backward | Syd | |
| Life Stinks | Dirty Bum at Party | ||
| Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever | Mr. Snotgrass | ||
| 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 Story 2 episodes That's Show Biz | |
| 1982 | Police Squad! | Joey | 1 episode |
| Hart To Hart | Butler | 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, (final appearance) |
References
edit- ^ a b "Danny Dayton, 75, Actor and Director", The New York Times, February 12, 1999. Accessed November 6, 2007.
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