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Danny Dayton
 Danny Dayton (born Daniel David Segall, November 20, 1923 – February 6, 1999) was an American actor and television director. Beginning in the 1950s, he played many roles in film and on TV. He had a recurring role as Hank Pivnik on All in the Family and had guest roles in M*A*S*H, The Incredible Hulk, Charlie's Angels and The Love Boat. Early yearsDayton was boan on November 20, 1923, in Jersey City, New Jersey.[1] He graduated from the school of journalism at New York University (NYU), before turning to acting.[2] He formed the first dramatic society at NYU. After he left NYU he joined the Army, helping to entertain troops as a member of Special Services.[3] CareerBroadway plays in which Dayton performed included Ladies Night in a Turkish Bath (1950), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962), and I Had a Ball (1964).[1] Dayton's work with television dated back to the 1950s with Milton Berle on Texaco Star Theater.[4] It included being a panelist on Keep Talking and associate producer of Masquerade Party.[5] In addition to acting, Dayton also directed episodes of Occasional Wife, Here's Lucy, and the short-lived series Good Morning World. Personal life and deathDayton married actress Dagmar in Las Vegas in May 1951.[6] He had another wife, Arlene, and four children.[7] On February 6, 1999, Dayton died of emphysema in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[7] in Los Angeles, California.[2] RecognitionDayton's work in directing TV commercials brought him three Clio Awards, the Cannes Film Festival Award, McMahon's Best 100, and the Addy Award for Excellence.[4] Filmography
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