
David Hess
Known for Acting · 40 credits
- Born
- 1936-09-19
- Died
- 2011-10-07
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- David A. Hess · David Alexander Hess · David Dante · David Hill
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
TV Shows (6)
Movies (34)

Swamp Thing
1982
as Ferret

The Last House on the Left
1972
as Krug Stillo

Armed and Dangerous
1986
as Gunman #4

American Grindhouse
2011
as Himself

Hitch Hike
1977
as Adam Konitz

House on the Edge of the Park
1980
as Alex

Let's Get Harry
1986
as Mercenary

Avalanche Express
1979
as Geiger

Smash Cut
2009
as Able Whitman

Maybe Baby
1988
as Maître

Jonathan of the Bears
1995
as Maddock

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000
as Self (Krug) (archive footage) (uncredited) (The Last House on the Left)

21 Hours at Munich
1976
as Berger

Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert
2024
as Admiral Robert Peary / Stanford White

Body Count
1986
as Robert Ritchie

Debris Documentar
2012
as Himself

Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
2013
as Himself

The American Nightmare
2000
as Self

Murder in Blue Light
1991
as Sergeant Flanagan

Zodiac Killer
2005
as Mel Navokov

The Swiss Conspiracy
1976
as Sando, Hit Man

Fallen Angels
2007
as Kajal

Montana Trap
1976
as Sleeve

Zombie Nation
2004
as Aaron Singer III

Buck at the Edge of Heaven
1991
as Dan

White Star
1983
as Frank
Nutcracker: An American Nightmare
2001
as John Gard / Clyde Fairfax

The Absence of Light
2006
as Whiplash
Eric Falk: Sunshine-Judo auf Ibiza
2014
as (archive footage)

Celluloid Crime of the Century
2003
as Self

Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
2002
as (uncredited)

It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'
2002
as Self

Fear, Panic & Censorship
2000
as Self (archive footage)
Road to Ruin
2016
as Self
About David Hess
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). With 40 credits spanning from 1972 to 2024, David Hess has appeared in 34 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular David Hess Movies
- Swamp Thing (1982) — as Ferret
- The Last House on the Left (1972) — as Krug Stillo
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) — as Gunman #4
- American Grindhouse (2011) — as Himself
- Hitch Hike (1977) — as Adam Konitz
Where to Watch David Hess Films
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