‘House of Cards’ actor Dan Ziskie passes away at the age of 80

Dan Ziskie, known for his iconic roles in projects like ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Treme,’ has passed away at the age of 80. The actor leaves behind a saga of iconic movies and TV shows, and will be remembered for his acting prowess and almost 35 years in the acting industry.

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Dan Ziskie passed away at the age of 80

On July 21, the actor passed away at the age of 80, as shared by a report in The Hollywood Reporter. His demise was shared recently by his family, who stated, “He was as vibrant and multifaceted as the characters he portrayed on stage and screen”.

About the iconic actor

Dan Ziskie began his career in front of the camera in 1984, with the film, ‘Very Close Quarters’. Other than that he has worked on a lot of major projects which have earned him his name and fame in the entertainment industry.

Some of his other pivotal roles include playing Vice President Jim Mathews on ‘House of Cards’, and NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue in ‘Concussion’.Other than that, some of his other popular works include but are not limited to, ‘O.C. and Stiggs’, ‘Prince of Central Park’, ‘War of the Worlds’, ‘Synecdoche, New York’, ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’, ‘The Good Wife’, ‘Zebrahead’, and ‘Person of Interest’. The actor was born in Detroit on August 13, 1944, and was a huge sports enthusiast from his childhood. He went on to get his Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan. Throughout his career, he has worked as a crewman for the Great Lakes freighter and even tried his hand at journalism before going on and joining a comedy troupe. The actor is survived by his brother David, his sister-in-law, Cynthia, his nephews Jesse, Brett, and Austin, as well as their six children.

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