# Danny Dayton

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.

## Early years

Dayton was boan on November 20, 1923, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from the school of journalism at New York University (NYU), before turning to acting. He formed the first dramatic society at NYU. After he left NYU he joined the Army, helping to entertain troops as a member of Special Services.

## Career

Broadway plays in which Dayton performed included Ladies Night in a Turkish Bath (1950), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962), and I Had a Ball (1964).
Dayton's work with television dated back to the 1950s with Milton Berle on Texaco Star Theater. It included being a panelist on Keep Talking and associate producer of Masquerade Party. In addition to acting, Dayton also directed episodes of Occasional Wife, Here's Lucy, and the short-lived series Good Morning World.

## Personal life and death

Dayton married actress Dagmar in Las Vegas in May 1951. He had another wife, Arlene, and four children.
On February 6, 1999, Dayton died of emphysema in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

## Recognition

Dayton's work in directing TV commercials brought him three Clio Awards, the Cannes Film Festival Award, McMahon's Best 100, and the Addy Award for Excellence.

## Filmography

Film :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1950 | At War with the Army | Supply Sgt. Miller | A Martin & Lewis comedy; credited as Dan Dayton |
| 1951 | The Enforcer | Digger | Uncredited |
| 1951 | No Questions Asked | Harry Dycker | |
| 1952 | The Turning Point | Roy Ackerman | |
| 1955 | Guys and Dolls | Rusty Charlie | |
| 1970 | Which Way to the Front? | Man in Car | A Jerry Lewis comedy |
| 1978 | Loose Shoes | Bartender | Alternative titles: Coming Attractions and Quackers |
| 1979 | Love At First Bite | Billy, first bellboy | |
| 1981 | Circle of Power | David Arnold | |
| 1983 | The Sting II | Ring Announcer | |
| 1985 | Appointment with Fear | Norman | |
| 1987 | Flicks | Ogden Flood | (segment 'House of the Living Corpse') |
| 1991 | The Dark Backward | Syd | |
| 1991 | Life Stinks | Dirty Bum at Party | |
| 1991 | Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever | Mr. Snotgrass | |
| 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 | 7 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 | 10 episodes |
| 1980 | The Incredible Hulk | Skipper | 1 episode |
| 1981 | CHiPs | Kelly | 1 episode |
| 1981 | M*A*S*H | Fast Freddie | 1 Story 2 episodes That's Show Biz |
| 1982 | Police Squad! | Joey | 1 episode |
| 1982 | Hart To Hart | Butler | 1 episode |
| 1984 | Automan | Bookie | 1 episode |
| 1984 | Airwolf | Sam the Counterman | 1 episode |
| 1985 | Simon & Simon | Jeweler Joe Wilson | 1 episode |
| 1986 | You Again? | Herb | 1 episode |
| 1986 | The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Buzzy Carelli | 1 episode |
| 1986 | Sledge Hammer! | Assassin with knife | 1 episode |
| 1988 | The Hogan Family | Stu | 1 episode |
| 1988 | The Facts of Life | Mr. Avery | 1 episode |
| 1988–1989 | It's Garry Shandling's Show | Mr. Peck | 4 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 |
| 1995 | Friends | Buddy Doyle | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Sisters | Morty Meyerhoff | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Caroline in the City | Leo Ladman | 1 episode |
| 1997 | The Nanny | Keith Rosenstein | 1 episode |
| 1997 | Mad About You | Old Man #1 | 1 episode |
| 1997 | Mike Hammer, Private Eye | Laddie Buck | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane | Uncle Sy | 1 episode, (final appearance) |