Daniel Kash
Known for
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Daniel Kash has become a familiar face who has spent far more time working than being talked about. For much of the audience, Daniel Kash is Private Spunkmeyer from 'Aliens', whatever else the credits say. 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' is the other credit that tends to come up. He has been working on screen for more than 40 years.
Daniel Kash
64 Movies
87 Series
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Daniel Kash has become a familiar face who has spent far more time working than being talked about. For much of the audience, Daniel Kash is Private Spunkmeyer from 'Aliens', whatever else the credits say. 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' is the other credit that tends to come up. He has been working on screen for more than 40 years.
Movies
Plays Private Spunkmeyer
Aliens
1986
Plays Russian Spymaster
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
Plays John Lake
RoboCop
2014
Plays Bodyguard #1
Lucky Number Slevin
2006
Plays Rogers
The Tuxedo
2002
Plays Reporter
Cinderella Man
2005
Plays Detective Garcia
Don't Say a Word
2001
Plays Dr. Dreyfuss
Mama
2013
Plays Detective Elkins
The Man from Toronto
2022
Plays Rory
Exit Wounds
2001
Plays Elmer the Bettor
Interstate 60
2002
Plays Chipped Tooth
Repo Men
2010
Plays Police Officer
Diary of the Dead
2007
Plays Labowitz
Nightbreed
1990
Plays Jeff's Landlord
The Kindness of Strangers
2019
Plays Maurice
Fugitive Pieces
2008
Plays Retirement Home Director
Remember
2015
Plays Henry Glass
On the Road
2012
Plays Detective Danzig
The Shipping News
2001
Plays Local
Cold Creek Manor
2003
Plays Al
Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
2011
Plays Simon Peter
The Gospel of John
2003
Plays Chuck
Breakout
2013
Plays LoPresti
Direct Action
2004
Plays Prothodontist (voice)
Born to Be Blue
2015
Plays Caller (voice)
A Dark Truth
2012
Plays Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof)
Everything's Going to Be Great
2025
Plays Karl Knave
Goosebumps: Chillogy
1998
Plays Kontantinos (Gus) Boulis
Casino Jack
2010
Plays Bert Zikinsky
One Way
2006
Plays Merriman
Joy to the World
2025
Plays FBI Agent
The Escape
2016
Plays Jeffrey Altman
The Good Shepherd
2004
Plays Smirnov
Queen of Spades
2021
Plays Counselor Silverstein
Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer
2007
Plays Danny / Crew Guy
Ernest in the Army
1998
Plays Dennis
A Town Without Christmas
2001
Plays Rocky
Bone Daddy
1998
Plays Jerome's Lawyer
Corner Gas: The Movie
2014
Plays High Priest
Joseph and Mary
2016
Plays Hogan
Pilgrim
2000
Plays Eric
Under Heavy Fire
2001
Plays Brand / Merchantsman's Captain / Pirate (voice)
Pirate's Passage
2015
Plays Sergei Ulonov
The Puck Hogs
2009
Plays Ripley
Virus
1996
Plays David Boyd
Wounded
1997
Plays Henry Bettencamp
Recipe for Murder
2002
Plays Jim Benson
A Dad for Christmas
2006
Plays Det. Cliff Roberts
Manhattan Undying
2016
Plays Marty
Deadliest Sea
2009
TV Shows
Plays Louis Gardino
Due South
1994
Plays Donny
The Line
2009
Plays Lieutenant Papadol
Against the Wall
2011
Plays Tom Delgado
In Contempt
2018
Plays Enzo Cosoleto
Bad Blood
2017
Plays Dr. Everett Barnes
The Strain
2014
Plays Roman Navikev
Bitten
2014
Plays Isaac Kashtinsky
Slasher: Ripper
2023
Plays Bernie Brock
Street Legal
1987
Plays Tomas
Orphan Black
2013
Plays Sgt. Dan Lavery
Tiny Pretty Things
2020
Plays Antony Dresden
The Expanse
2015
Plays Captain McGarry
Damien
2016
Plays Rabbi Rabinowitz
Less Than Kind
2008
Plays Rachel's Dad
Alphas
2011
Plays Jakob Schwarz
Copper
2012
Plays Detective Andy Manek
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
Plays Pawnbroker
Anne with an E
2017
Plays Simon Laird
Angela's Eyes
2006
Plays Reggie Braga
RoboCop: The Series
1994
Plays Shelby Farnsworth
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
2018
Plays Justin Morningway
The Dresden Files
2007
Plays Mashkov
Covert Affairs
2010
Plays Carlo Deogracias
Hannibal
2013
Plays Karl Knave
Goosebumps
1995
Plays Boston Cruickshank
Guns
2009
Plays Mordechai
Haven
2001
Plays Aaron Rothenberg
The Sleep Room
1998
Plays Arthur Freed
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2001
Plays Dave Williams
The Path to 9/11
2006
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Joy to the World
Full Filmography
Anna Pigeon
Munro King · 1 episode
2026–
TV
Joy to the World
Merriman
2025
Film
Everything's Going to Be Great
Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof)
2025
Film
The Hunting Party
James Whitmore · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
Brilliant Minds
Dr. Cohen · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Detective Andy Manek · 3 episodes
2024–
TV
Painkiller
Stanley · 1 episode
2023–
TV
FUBAR
Mr. Biryukov · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Slasher: Ripper
Isaac Kashtinsky · 6 episodes
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daniel Kash and where are they from?
Daniel Kash is 67 years old, born on April 25, 1959 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Daniel Kash?
Daniel Kash is best known for roles in Aliens, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, RoboCop.
How many movies has Daniel Kash been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Daniel Kash has appeared in 64 movies and 85 TV shows.
What was Daniel Kash's first movie?
The career of Daniel Kash began with Aliens (1986).
What is Daniel Kash's most recent movie or series?
Daniel Kash's most recent release is Anna Pigeon, which premiered on August 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Daniel Kash appeared in?
On television, Daniel Kash has appeared in Anne with an E, Hannibal, The Expanse, Star Trek: Discovery.
Daniel Kash
1959-04-25 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Daniel Joshua Kash (born April 25, 1959) is a Canadian actor and film director. He is known for his appearances in films such as Aliens, The Hunt for the BTK Killer, and The Path to 9/11, and in television series such as Law & Order, Orphan Black, and The Expanse.
Kash was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Canadian opera singer Maureen Forrester and Toronto-born violinist and conductor Eugene Kash (May 1, 1912 – March 6, 2004). He is the brother of actress Linda Kash. His father's family was Jewish, while his mother converted to Judaism.
He studied acting at the Drama Centre in London, UK, and has appeared in both film and television. His first film role was Private Spunkmeyer in Aliens (1986).