Daniel Riordan
Biography
Daniel Riordan, born July 12, 1958, is an American male actor with a career spanning voice work and on‑screen appearances. He is listed with 36 credited roles and is also known by the variations Daniel Reardon, Dan Riordan, Daniel Riordian and Daniel Riordin. Riordan is perhaps best recognized for providing the voice of Alduin, the main antagonist in the video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and has contributed voice performances to dozens of other video games. In addition to his extensive voice work, he has appeared in guest roles on numerous television series and played the live‑action part of Turbo Man in the 1996 film Jingle All the Way.
Career overview
Daniel Riordan (born July 12, 1958) is an American male actor whose career spans voice work, television guest appearances, and film. He is perhaps best known for providing the voice of Alduin, the main antagonist of the video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. In addition to this signature role, Riordan has contributed voice performances to dozens of other video games, demonstrating a focus on interactive media throughout his professional life.
Riordan’s on‑screen presence includes guest roles on numerous television series, though specific titles are not listed in the available data. His most prominent live‑action film credit is the role of Turbo Man in the 1996 comedy Jingle All the Way. According to The Movie Database, his credited work totals 36 separate entries across film, television, and video‑game projects, and the profile categorizes him under the acting profession.
The database also records several alternate spellings of his name, including Daniel Reardon, Dan Riordan, Daniel Riordian, and Daniel Riordin. As of the current year, he is 68 years old. No place of birth is provided in the source material. The TMDB entry records his gender as male. He is identified as American.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025) as Policeman
- Amsterdam (2022) as Carlton
- A Captain's Log (2021) as Self
- This Is Us (2016) as Local 1
- Route 30 Three! (2014) as Hatchet Jack
- Authors Anonymous (2014) as Richard Brodwell
- Battle Force (2012) as Lieutenant Colonel Shelton
- New Girl (2011) as News Anchor
- New Girl (2011) as Alan Todd
- Parenthood (2010) as Houseboat Neighbor
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Principal Higgins
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Russian General
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007)
- Dreamgirls (2006) as L.A. Deejay
- Where There's a Will (2006) as Paulie
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as General Mung (voice)
- Last Mountain (2005) as Charney
- Monk (2002) as Bartender
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Duras
- Bob Patterson (2001) as The Announcer
- Suspended Animation (2001) as Jack Starr (as Dan Riordan)
- The Pavilion (2000) as Northmour
- The Pavilion (2000) Screenplay
- The Waiting Game (1999) as Dan
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Master of Ceremonies (voice)
- Conan (1997) as Narrator (voice)
- Jingle All the Way (1996) as Turbo Man
- The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space (1995) as Ty Farrel / Captain Zoom
- Ed Wood (1994) as Pilot / Strapping Young Man
- Pentathlon (1994) as Jürgen Reinhardt
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Doctor Gregory Othon
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Guard
- Renegade (1992) as Rex Walker
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Stan
- My Blue Heaven (1990) as Removal Man
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Rondon
- Out of This World (1987) as Burglar
- Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) as Surveyor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Daniel Riordan best known for?
Daniel Riordan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025), Amsterdam (2022), A Captain's Log (2021), This Is Us (2016).
When and where was Daniel Riordan born?
Daniel Riordan was born on July 12, 1958.
How many credits does Daniel Riordan have?
Daniel Riordan has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is Daniel Riordan's background in cinema and television?
Daniel Riordan, born July 12, 1958, is an American male actor with a career spanning voice work and on‑screen appearances. He is listed with 36 credited roles and is also known by the variations Daniel Reardon, Dan Riordan, Daniel Riordian and Daniel Riordin. Riordan is perhaps best recognized for providing the voice o...