Daniel Riordan
Daniel Riordan is a working actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. Work has kept arriving for 42 years, which is its own kind of achievement. 'Jingle All the Way' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Ed Wood' is a second title with real reach.
Daniel Riordan
14 Movies
17 Series
Daniel Riordan is a working actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. Work has kept arriving for 42 years, which is its own kind of achievement. 'Jingle All the Way' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Ed Wood' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Plays L.A. Deejay
Dreamgirls
2006
Plays Turbo Man
Jingle All the Way
1996
Plays Pilot / Strapping Young Man
Ed Wood
1994
Plays Carlton
Amsterdam
2022
Plays Removal Man
My Blue Heaven
1990
Plays Surveyor
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
1984
Plays Jürgen Reinhardt
Pentathlon
1994
Plays Richard Brodwell
Authors Anonymous
2014
Writer
Plays Northmour
The Pavilion
2000
Plays Ty Farrel / Captain Zoom
The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space
1995
Plays Lieutenant Colonel Shelton
Battle Force
2012
Plays Jack Starr (as Dan Riordan)
Suspended Animation
2001
TV Shows
Plays News Anchor
New Girl
2011
Plays Duras
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
Plays The Announcer
Bob Patterson
2001
Plays Burglar
Out of This World
1987
Plays Doctor Gregory Othon
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Master of Ceremonies (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Plays Bartender
Monk
2002
Plays Stan
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Plays Russian General
Childrens Hospital
2008
Plays Rondon
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays Local 1
This Is Us
2016
Plays Guard
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Principal Higgins
Good Luck Charlie
2010
Plays Rex Walker
Renegade
1992
Plays Houseboat Neighbor
Parenthood
2010
Plays General Mung (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
2005
Plays Policeman
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
2025
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Amsterdam
Full Filmography
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Policeman · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Amsterdam
Carlton
2022
Film
This Is Us
Local 1 · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Route 30 Three!
Hatchet Jack
2014
Film
Authors Anonymous
Richard Brodwell
2014
Film
Battle Force
Lieutenant Colonel Shelton
2012
Film
New Girl
News Anchor · 2 episodes
2011–
TV
Good Luck Charlie
Principal Higgins · 1 episode
2010–
TV
Parenthood
Houseboat Neighbor · 1 episode
2010–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daniel Riordan?
Daniel Riordan is 68 years old, born on July 12, 1958.
What are the most famous roles of Daniel Riordan?
Daniel Riordan is best known for roles in Jingle All the Way, Ed Wood, Amsterdam.
How many movies has Daniel Riordan been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Daniel Riordan has appeared in 14 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Daniel Riordan's first movie?
The career of Daniel Riordan began with Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984).
What is Daniel Riordan's most recent movie or series?
Daniel Riordan's most recent release is Monster: The Ed Gein Story, which premiered on October 3, 2025.
What TV shows has Daniel Riordan appeared in?
On television, Daniel Riordan has appeared in Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Star Trek: The Next Generation, New Girl.
Daniel Riordan
1958-07-12
Daniel Riordan (born July 12, 1958) is an American actor, perhaps best known for providing the voice of Alduin, the main antagonist of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He has also voice acted for dozens of other video games and appeared in guest roles on numerous television shows. His most prominent live-action film role was as Turbo Man in Jingle All the Way (1996).