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 Danny Dayton appeared as Hank Pivnik, one of Archie's buddies, on both All in the Family and Archie Bunker's Place. | ||||
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Birthname |
Daniel David Segall | |||
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Born |
November 20, 1923 | |||
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Birthplace |
Jersey City, NJ, U.S. | |||
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Died |
February 6, 1999 (aged 75) | |||
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Deathplace |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |||
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Occupation |
Actor, Voice Artist | |||
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Years active |
1949-1999 (his death) | |||
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Character played on AITF and Archie Bunker's Place |
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Danny Dayton (born Daniel David Segall, November 20, 1923 – February 6, 1999) appeared as Hank Pivnik, a friend of Archie's who worked with him at the Pendergast Tool & Die and fellow lodge member who also frequented Kelsey's Bar and later Archie's Place on All in the Family and the spin-off series Archie Bunker's Place.
Education and early career
A graduate of New York University's School of Journalism, Danny instead opted for a career as actor/director on the Broadway stage. He began producing and acting in shows for the Army during World War II.[1] Danny was not only in the film version of Guys And Dolls, but also directed and starred in the national touring company as Nathan Detroit opposite actress 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.
Death
On February 6, 1999, Dayton died of emphysema in Los Angeles.[2]
Selected filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1950 | At War with the Army | Supply Sgt. Miller | Credited as Dan Dayton |
| 1954 | Guys And Dolls | Rusty Charlie | |
| 1979 | Love At First Bite | Billy, first bellboy | |
| 1980 | Loose Shoes | Bartender | Alternative titles: Coming Attractions and Quackers |
| 1983 | The Sting II | Ring Announcer | |
| Circle of Power | David Arnold | ||
| 1991 | Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever | Mr. Snotgrass | |
| Life Stinks | Dirty Bum at Party | ||
| The Dark Backward | Syd | ||
| 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 | 4 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 | 18 episodes |
| 1980 | The Incredible Hulk | Skipper | 1 episode |
| 1981 | CHiPs | Kelly | 1 episode |
| M*A*S*H | Fast Freddie | 1 episode | |
| 1982 | Police Squad! | Joey | 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 | 5 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 |
References
External links
Danny Dayton at the Internet Movie Database
Danny Dayton at Find a Grave Memorial
