| Danny Dayton | |
|---|---|
 Danny Dayton appeared as "Fast Freddie" Nichols, a USO performer, in Season 10 premiere episodes of "M*A*S*H" titled "That's Show Biz". | |
| Personal Information | |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthname | Daniel David Segall |
| Born: | November 20, 1923 |
| Birthplace | Jersey City, NJ, U.S. |
| Died: | February 6, 1999 (aged 75) |
| Deathplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation/ Career: |
Actor/Comedian, Voice Artist |
| Years active: | 1949-1999 (his death) |
| Known for: | role as Hank Pivnik, played on AITF and Archie Bunker's Place |
| Character information | |
| Appeared on/in: | M*A*S*H in Guest appearance |
| Episodes appeared in: | "That's Show Biz, Parts I & II" (Season 10) |
| Character(s) played: | "Fast Freddie" Nichols |
Danny Dayton (born Daniel David Segall, November 20, 1923 – February 6, 1999) appeared as "Fast Freddie" Nichols, a USO comedian/performer in the Season 10 opening episode arc titled That's Show Biz. Danny is perhaps best known to TV viewers for his role 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[]
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
