David Hess
Acting Born Sep 19, 1936 Died Oct 7, 2011 New York City, New York, USA 46 credits
Biography
David Hess works in acting. Born September 19, 1936 in New York City, New York, USA. Died October 7, 2011. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert
Road to Ruin
Madam SecretaryEric Falk: Sunshine-Judo auf Ibiza
Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
Debris Documentar
American Grindhouse
Melancholie der Engel · Original Music ComposerSmash Cut
Fallen Angels
The Absence of Light
Zodiac Killer
Zombie NationZombie Nation · Executive Producer
Celluloid Crime of the Century
It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
Nutcracker: An American Nightmare
The American NightmareTexas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking TruthFear, Panic & Censorship
We Are Angels
Jonathan of the Bears
Die Kaltenbach-PapiereMurder in Blue LightBuck at the Edge of HeavenBuck at the Edge of Heaven · Original Music Composer
Oceano
Maybe Baby
Armed and DangerousBody CountLet's Get Harry
The A-TeamWhite Star
Knight RiderSwamp Thing
House on the Edge of the ParkTo All a Goodnight · Director
Avalanche Express
Hitch Hike
The Swiss Conspiracy21 Hours at MunichMontana Trap
The Fireworks Woman · Songs
The Last House on the LeftThe Last House on the Left · Original Music Composer
Full Filmography
46 titles- Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert (2024) as Admiral Robert Peary / Stanford White
- Road to Ruin (2016) as Self
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Richard
- Eric Falk: Sunshine-Judo auf Ibiza (2014) as (archive footage)
- Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter (2013) as Himself
- Debris Documentar (2012) as Himself
- American Grindhouse (2011) as Himself
- Melancholie der Engel (2009) Original Music Composer
- Smash Cut (2009) as Able Whitman
- Fallen Angels (2007) as Kajal
- The Absence of Light (2006) as Whiplash
- Zodiac Killer (2005) as Mel Navokov
- Zombie Nation (2004) as Aaron Singer III
- Zombie Nation (2004) Executive Producer
- Celluloid Crime of the Century (2003) as Self
- It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' (2002) as Self
- Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out (2002) as (uncredited)
- Nutcracker: An American Nightmare (2001) as John Gard / Clyde Fairfax
- The American Nightmare (2000) as Self
- Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000) as Self (Krug) (archive footage) (uncredited) (The Last House on the Left)
- Fear, Panic & Censorship (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- We Are Angels (1997) as Captain Manuel Delgado
- Jonathan of the Bears (1995) as Maddock
- Die Kaltenbach-Papiere (1991) as Ibi
- Murder in Blue Light (1991) as Sergeant Flanagan
- Buck at the Edge of Heaven (1991) as Dan
- Buck at the Edge of Heaven (1991) Original Music Composer
- Oceano (1989) as Justo
- Maybe Baby (1988) as Maître
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Gunman #4
- Body Count (1986) as Robert Ritchie
- Let's Get Harry (1986) as Mercenary
- The A-Team (1983) as Ben Al Fradeen
- White Star (1983) as Frank
- Knight Rider (1982) as Donny
- Swamp Thing (1982) as Ferret
- House on the Edge of the Park (1980) as Alex
- To All a Goodnight (1980) Director
- Avalanche Express (1979) as Geiger
- Hitch Hike (1977) as Adam Konitz
- The Swiss Conspiracy (1976) as Sando, Hit Man
- 21 Hours at Munich (1976) as Berger
- Montana Trap (1976) as Sleeve
- The Fireworks Woman (1975) Songs
- The Last House on the Left (1972) as Krug Stillo
- The Last House on the Left (1972) Original Music Composer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Hess best known for?
David Hess is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Madam Secretary (2014), 099 Central (2002), Melancholie der Engel (2009), Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983).
When and where was David Hess born?
David Hess was born on September 19, 1936 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on October 7, 2011.
How many credits does David Hess have?
David Hess has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2024.
What is David Hess's background in cinema and television?
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).
David Hess by the numbers
46credits
40films
6TV series
1972–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The A-Team (1983) as Ben Al Fradeen — aged about 46
- Knight Rider (1982) as Donny — aged about 45
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Richard — aged about 77
- Hitch Hike (1977) as Adam Konitz — aged about 40
- The Last House on the Left (1972) as Krug Stillo — aged about 35
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Gunman #4 — aged about 49
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