Dan Hicks (actor)
Dan Hicks (July 19, 1951 – June 30, 2020) was an American actor best known for starring roles in Evil Dead II,[1] Darkman, and Intruder,.[2]
Dan Hicks | |
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| Born | July 19, 1951 Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 2020 (aged 68) California, U.S. |
| Other names | Danny Hicks |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early years
Hicks was born in Pontiac, Michigan.[3]
Career
He was best known for starring roles in Evil Dead II,[1] Darkman and Intruder, and had a number of supporting roles in director Sam Raimi's films.[2]
Personal life and death
Hicks announced on June 5, 2020, he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and was given between one and three years to live.[4] He died on June 30 in his California home at age 68.[5]
Partial Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Evil Dead II | Jake | |
| 1988 | Maniac Cop | Squad Leader | |
| 1989 | Intruder | Bill Roberts | |
| 1990 | Darkman | Skip Altwater | |
| 1995 | The Demolitionist | Krutchfield | |
| 1997 | Wishmaster | Customs Official | |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Train Passenger #8 | |
| 2005 | 2001 Maniacs | Additional Maniac | |
| 2007 | My Name is Bruce | Dirt Farmer | |
| 2007 | Koreatown | The Stranger | (scenes deleted) |
| 2008 | Alternate Endings | Hank | |
| 2010 | Porkchop | Elron | Voice |
| 2012 | Dead Season | Lesh | |
| 2012 | Porkchop 3D | Elron | |
| 2013 | Oz the Great and Powerful | Emerald City Citizen | |
| 2016 | Elder Island | Lucas Heidegger | |
| 2019 | The Blood Hunter | Fang Banger |
References
- James, Caryn (March 13, 1987). "FILM: 'EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN'". The New York Times.
- "Danny Hicks". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2008. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008.
- "Dan Hicks, 68". Classic Images (542): 44. August 2020.
- ‘Evil Dead 2’ Star Danny Hicks Announces Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
- Farrell, Paul (June 30, 2020). "Danny Hicks Dead: 'Evil Dead II' Star Was 68 Years Old". Heavy.com. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
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