A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Dan Ziskie
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born August 13, 1944
Died July 21, 2025Aged 80
Cast appearances (1)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Dan Ziskie was an American actor whose comedy appearances include playing the father, Frank, in Chappelle’s Show’s suburban-family sketch. His television career also included politically connected characters in Treme and House of Cards, alongside guest roles on 24, Person of Interest and The Blacklist.
Born in Detroit, Ziskie studied English at the University of Michigan before building a stage and screen career. He was also a photographer whose book Cloud Chamber collected images of New York City. His work combined acting with a sustained interest in observing and documenting city life.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call