David Hess

David Hess

Actor · Director · Producer

New York City, New York, USA
September 19, 1936

Biography

David Alexander Hess (September 19, 1936 – October 7, 2011) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and director. He came to prominence for his portrayals of murderous villain characters in several films in the 1970s and 1980s such as The Last House on the Left (1972).

Photo

David Hess 1
David Hess 2

Representative Works

The Last House on the Left
The Last House on the Left
6.0
/ English
Swamp Thing
Swamp Thing
5.4
/ English
Armed and Dangerous
Armed and Dangerous
5.7
/ English
Melancholie der Engel
Melancholie der Engel
3.9
/ German
Hitch Hike
Hitch Hike
6.7
/ Italian
Let's Get Harry
Let's Get Harry
6.2
/ English
House on the Edge of the Park
House on the Edge of the Park
5.9
/ Italian
Body Count
Body Count
5.1
/ Italian
White Star
White Star
5.9
/ German
Avalanche Express
Avalanche Express
4.8
/ English
To All a Goodnight
To All a Goodnight
4.6
/ English
Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
6.4
/ German

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Last House on the Left
1972Nominee

Best Performance

The Last House on the Left

Swamp Thing
1982Nominee

Best Performance

Swamp Thing

Armed and Dangerous
1986Nominee

Best Performance

Armed and Dangerous

Career Highlights

Melancholie der Engel
2009Highlight

Best Performance

Melancholie der Engel

Hitch Hike
1977Highlight

Best Performance

Hitch Hike

Video