7.5
TV
Acting
David Hess
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 43 titles
Biography
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.5
TV
7.5
TV
The A-Team
6.0
Movie
The Last House on the Left
5.4
Movie
Swamp Thing
7.0
TV
Madam Secretary
5.7
Movie
Armed and Dangerous
5.9
Movie
House on the Edge of the Park
6.7
Movie
Hitch Hike
5.1
Movie
Body Count
4.6
Movie
To All a Goodnight
3.9
Movie
Melancholie der Engel
4.8
Movie
Avalanche Express
2.9
Movie
Zombie Nation
3.7
Movie
Smash Cut
6.2
Movie
Let's Get Harry
2.7
Movie
Zodiac Killer
5.9
Movie
Jonathan of the Bears
6.3
Movie
21 Hours at Munich
Acting credits 40
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert Film | Admiral Robert Peary / Stanford White |
| 2016 | Road to Ruin Film | Self |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary TV | Richard (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Eric Falk: Sunshine-Judo auf Ibiza Film | (archive footage) |
| 2013 | Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter Film | Himself |
| 2012 | Debris Documentar Film | Himself |
| 2011 | American Grindhouse Film | Himself |
| 2009 | Smash Cut Film | Able Whitman |
| 2007 | Fallen Angels Film | Kajal |
| 2006 | The Absence of Light Film | Whiplash |
| 2005 | Zodiac Killer Film | Mel Navokov |
| 2004 | Zombie Nation Film | Aaron Singer III |
| 2003 | Celluloid Crime of the Century Film | Self |
| 2002 | Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out Film | (uncredited) |
| 2002 | It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' Film | Self |
| 2001 | Nutcracker: An American Nightmare Film | John Gard / Clyde Fairfax |
| 2000 | Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth Film | Self (Krug) (archive footage) (uncredited) (The Last House on the Left) |
| 2000 | The American Nightmare Film | Self |
| 2000 | Fear, Panic & Censorship Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1997 | We Are Angels TV | Captain Manuel Delgado (5 ep) |
| 1995 | Jonathan of the Bears Film | Maddock |
| 1991 | Die Kaltenbach-Papiere TV | Ibi (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Buck at the Edge of Heaven Film | Dan |
| 1991 | Murder in Blue Light Film | Sergeant Flanagan |
| 1989 | Oceano TV | Justo (6 ep) |
| 1988 | Maybe Baby Film | Maître |
| 1986 | Let's Get Harry Film | Mercenary |
| 1986 | Body Count Film | Robert Ritchie |
| 1986 | Armed and Dangerous Film | Gunman #4 |
| 1983 | White Star Film | Frank |
| 1983 | The A-Team TV | Ben Al Fradeen (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Knight Rider TV | Donny (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Swamp Thing Film | Ferret |
| 1980 | House on the Edge of the Park Film | Alex |
| 1979 | Avalanche Express Film | Geiger |
| 1977 | Hitch Hike Film | Adam Konitz |
| 1976 | 21 Hours at Munich Film | Berger |
| 1976 | Montana Trap Film | Sleeve |
| 1976 | The Swiss Conspiracy Film | Sando, Hit Man |
| 1972 | The Last House on the Left Film | Krug Stillo (as David A. Hess) |
Crew credits 6
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Melancholie der Engel Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Zombie Nation Film | Executive Producer |
| 1991 | Buck at the Edge of Heaven Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1980 | To All a Goodnight Film | Director |
| 1975 | The Fireworks Woman Film | Songs |
| 1972 | The Last House on the Left Film | Original Music Composer |