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.Dayton graduated from the school of journalism at New York University, before turning to acting. 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.
November 20, 1923, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Died
February 6, 1999, Los Angeles, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Profession
Actor, Director, Soundtrack
Education
New York University
Spouse
Arlene Dayton (m. 1963–1999), Dagmar
Children
Charles Dayton
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Fact
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Graduated from the New York University's School of Journalism, but opted for a career as actor/director on Broadway. He started on Broadway producing and acting in shows for the Army during World War II. He was not only in the film of 'Guys And Dolls', but also directed and starred in the national touring company as Nathan Detroit opposite Betty Grable. He was also known for 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' (as replacement for Zero Mostel), later joining the national touring company as director and star.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Incredible Hulk
1980
TV Series
Skipper
Barnaby Jones
1977-1979
TV Series
Freddy / Sammy
Love at First Bite
1979
Billy
All in the Family
1976-1979
TV Series
Hank Pivnik
Bud and Lou
1978
TV Movie
Gene Duffy
Wonder Woman
1978
TV Series
Louis the Lithuanian
Coming Attractions
1978
Bartender
Eight Is Enough
1978
TV Series
Richie Brockelman, Private Eye
1978
TV Series
The Love Boat
1978
TV Series
Walt
Mad Bull
1977
TV Movie
Eddie Creech
Kill Me If You Can
1977
TV Movie
Prisoner
Charlie's Angels
1976
TV Series
Peanut Vendor
Sanford and Son
1976
TV Series
Timmy
Columbo
1976
TV Series
Director
Barney Miller
1975
TV Series
Harry
Which Way to the Front?
1970
Man in Car
Get Smart
1969
TV Series
Cabbie
Gomer Pyle: USMC
1967
TV Series
Clarence Quimby
The Trials of O'Brien
1965
TV Series
Dinky Moore
The Doctors and the Nurses
1965
TV Series
Pete
The United States Steel Hour
1963
TV Series
Mr. Doyle
The Defenders
1961
TV Series
The Stranger
The Witness
1960
TV Series
Witness
The Phil Silvers Show
1956-1958
TV Series
MSgt. Coogan / MSgt. J. J. Coogan / Buddy Bickford / ...
Stanley
1956
TV Series
Petey
Damon Runyon Theater
1955
TV Series
Guys and Dolls
1955
Rusty Charlie (as Dan Dayton)
Allen in Movieland
1955
TV Movie
Sam Sampson
Medic
1955
TV Series
Dr. Lusk
It's a Great Life
1955
TV Series
First Postman
The Turning Point
1952
Roy Ackerman
Dagmar's Canteen
1952
TV Series
Sketch artist
No Questions Asked
1951
Harry Dycker (as Dan Dayton)
The Enforcer
1951
Digger (uncredited)
At War with the Army
1950
Supply Sgt. Miller (as Dan Dayton)
Joey Faye's Frolics
1950
TV Series
Regular
The Arrow Show
1949
TV Series
Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane
1999
TV Series
Uncle Sy
Mike Hammer, Private Eye
1997
TV Series
Laddie Buck
Mad About You
1997
TV Series
Old Man #1
The Nanny
1997
TV Series
Man at Nursing Home
Die Gang
1997
TV Series
Detective Philipps
Caroline in the City
1996
TV Series
Leo Ladman
Sisters
1996
TV Series
Morty Meyerhoff
Friends
1995
TV Series
Buddy Doyle
The Naked Truth
1995
TV Series
Irv Goodwin
ER
1995
TV Series
Art
Ed Wood
1994
Soundman
Reasonable Doubts
1993
TV Series
Neighbor
Down the Shore
1992
TV Series
Jackie
The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
1992
TV Series
Danny
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
1991
Mr. Snotgrass
Life Stinks
1991
Dirty Bum at Party
The Dark Backward
1991
Syd
The New Adam-12
1990
TV Series
Mr. Johnson
83 Hours 'Til Dawn
1990
TV Movie
Morgan
Father Dowling Mysteries
1990
TV Series
Harvey Gorsky
Mama's Family
1989
TV Series
Shecky Lewis
Shannon's Deal
1989
TV Movie
Pretzel (one of the Card Players)
It's Garry Shandling's Show.
1988-1989
TV Series
Mr. Peck
The Facts of Life
1988
TV Series
Mr. Avery
Valerie's Family: The Hogans
1988
TV Series
Stu
Cagney & Lacey
1987
TV Series
Herman Flax
Flicks
1987
Ogden Flood (segment 'House of the Living Corpse')