David Hess

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).

Known for

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Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter

2013 ⭐ 6.4

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American Grindhouse

2011 ⭐ 6.8

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Celluloid Crime of the Century

2003 ⭐ 6.7

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It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'

2002 ⭐ 6.3

Career timeline

2024

Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert

Admiral Robert Peary / Stanfor · 2024

2013

Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter

Himself · 2013

⭐ 6.4

2012

Debris Documentar

Himself · 2012

⭐ 4.8

2011

American Grindhouse

Himself · 2011

⭐ 6.8

2009

Smash Cut

Able Whitman · 2009

⭐ 3.8

2007

Fallen Angels

Kajal · 2007

⭐ 3.0

2006

The Absence of Light

Whiplash · 2006

⭐ 3.0

2005

Zodiac Killer

Mel Navokov · 2005

⭐ 2.7

2004

Zombie Nation

Aaron Singer III · 2004

⭐ 2.9

2003

Celluloid Crime of the Century

Self · 2003

⭐ 6.7

2002

Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out

(uncredited) · 2002

It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'

Self · 2002

⭐ 6.3

2000

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

Self (Krug) (archive footage) · 2000

⭐ 6.9

The American Nightmare

Self · 2000

⭐ 6.8

Fear, Panic & Censorship Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2000

⭐ 8.0

1995

Jonathan of the Bears

Maddock · 1995

⭐ 5.9

1991

Buck at the Edge of Heaven

Dan · 1991

⭐ 6.3

Murder in Blue Light

Sergeant Flanagan · 1991

⭐ 5.1

1988

Maybe Baby

Maître · 1988

⭐ 5.0

1986

Let's Get Harry

Mercenary · 1986

⭐ 6.2

Body Count

Robert Ritchie · 1986

⭐ 5.1

Armed and Dangerous

Gunman #4 · 1986

⭐ 5.7

1983

White Star

Frank · 1983

⭐ 6.0

1982

Swamp Thing

Ferret · 1982

⭐ 5.4

1980

House on the Edge of the Park

Alex · 1980

⭐ 5.9

1979

Avalanche Express

Geiger · 1979

⭐ 4.8

Frequently appears with

Eva Mattes

Herself

Otto Sander

Himself

Hark Bohm

Himself

Jost Vacano

Himself

Robert Forster

Himself - Narrator

Allison Anders

Herself

John Landis

Himself

Kim Morgan

Herself

Fred Olen Ray

Himself

Full filmography

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Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert

2024

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Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter

2013 ⭐ 6.4

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Debris Documentar

2012 ⭐ 4.8

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American Grindhouse

2011 ⭐ 6.8

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Smash Cut

2009 ⭐ 3.8

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Fallen Angels

2007 ⭐ 3.0

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The Absence of Light

2006 ⭐ 3.0

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Zodiac Killer

2005 ⭐ 2.7

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Zombie Nation

2004 ⭐ 2.9

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Celluloid Crime of the Century

2003 ⭐ 6.7

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Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out

2002

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It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'

2002 ⭐ 6.3

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Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

2000 ⭐ 6.9

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The American Nightmare

2000 ⭐ 6.8

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Fear, Panic & Censorship

2000 ⭐ 8.0

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Jonathan of the Bears

1995 ⭐ 5.9

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Buck at the Edge of Heaven

1991 ⭐ 6.3

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Murder in Blue Light

1991 ⭐ 5.1

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Maybe Baby

1988 ⭐ 5.0

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Let's Get Harry

1986 ⭐ 6.2