
Dan Ziskie
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dan Ziskie is an American actor. He recently has portrayed figures in positions of authority across the American establishment. He was on Treme, where, on seasons two, three and four he played a politically connected banker inPost-Katrina New Orleans. He had a recurring role as the Vice President of the United States on the first season ofHouse of Cards. He had a guest spot on Person of Interest and The Blacklist, portraying senators on both shows. On the season finale of 24's fifth season Ziskie played the United States Attorney General who, after hearing an audio recording of the president admitting that he took part in the assassination of a former president, orders his removal from office. Ziskie is also known for portraying the character Frank Niggar on a popular sketch on Chappelle's Show.
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Bull 2016Walter Franklin★ 7.1
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Mercy 2016George★ 4.3
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Concussion 2015Paul Tagliabue★ 7.1
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Blindspot 2015Peter Warren★ 7.4
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Gotham 2014Jude★ 7.6
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The Blacklist 2013Senator Albert R. Mitchell★ 7.6
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House of Cards 2013Jim Matthews★ 8
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Elementary 2012Gordie Kasdan★ 7.6
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Person of Interest 2011Gene Atkins★ 8.1
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Step Up 3D 2010NYU Dean★ 6.8
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Louie 2010Sheriff★ 7.8
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The Good Wife 2009Steve Koesterich★ 7.6
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The Rebound 2009Ken Gordon★ 6.5
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Synecdoche, New York 2008Leg Tremor Doctor★ 7.5
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New York, I Love You 2008Party's Guest★ 5.9
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Gossip Girl 2007Mr. Stahl★ 8.2
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Eight Below 2006Navy Commander★ 7
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Last Holiday 2006Dr. Thompson★ 7.2
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Vernon Martin★ 5.4
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War of the Worlds 2005Informative Guy★ 6.5
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NCIS 2003Ross Vetter★ 7.6
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Hope & Faith 2003Funeral Director★ 5.3
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Bad Company 2002Officer Dempsey★ 5.5
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Thirteen Days 2000Gen. Walter 'Cam' Sweeney★ 7
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Ed 2000Judge Kuhn★ 7.7
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Isn't She Great 2000Guy's Doctor★ 4.8
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Third Watch 1999Pollock★ 7.9
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The West Wing 1999O'Donnell★ 8.3
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Dr. Curtis★ 7.9
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Sex and the City 1998Judge★ 7.4
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The Jackal 1997CIA Representative #2★ 6.4
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Bryce Vogel★ 6
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Zebrahead 1992Mr. Cimino★ 5.6
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Ghostwriter 1992Colonel Baker★ 6.8
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Ken Muir★ 6
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Absolute Strangers 1991T.V. Show Host★ NR
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Law & Order 1990George Jeffries★ 7.4
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Vital Signs 1990Dr. Kelly★ 4.9
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Snoops 1989Preston Evers★ 5
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Quantum Leap 1989Sergeant Riley★ 8
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Troop Beverly Hills 1989Arthur Barnfell★ 5.7
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Murphy Brown 1988Minister★ 6.4
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Home Free 1988Mr. Dunbar★ NR
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A Year in the Life 1987Mitch Russell★ 6.8
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Mr. Anderson★ 6.9
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L.A. Law 1986Mr. McLeish★ 7.1
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The Equalizer 1985John Ferman★ 7.2
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Twisted 1985Phillip Collins★ 5.2
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Young American★ 5.7