Dan Hicks (actor)

Dan Hicks (July 19, 1951 – June 30, 2020) was an American actor.[1] He was best known for starring roles in Evil Dead II,[2] Darkman and Intruder, and had a number of supporting roles in director Sam Raimi's films.[1]

Dan Hicks
Hicks in 2015
Born(1951-07-19)July 19, 1951
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 2020(2020-06-30) (aged 68)
California, U.S.
Other namesDanny Hicks
OccupationActor

Early years

Hicks was born in Pontiac, Michigan.[3]

Personal life and death

Hicks announced on June 5, 2020, he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and was given between one and three years to live.[4] He died on June 30 in his California home at age 68.[5]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1987 Evil Dead II Jake
1988 Maniac Cop Squad Leader
1989 Intruder Bill Roberts
1990 Darkman Skip Altwater
1995 The Demolitionist Krutchfield
1997 Wishmaster Customs Official
2004 Spider-Man 2 Train Passenger #8
2005 2001 Maniacs Additional Maniac
2007 My Name is Bruce Dirt Farmer
2007 Koreatown The Stranger (scenes deleted)
2008 Alternate Endings Hank
2010 Porkchop Elron Voice
2012 Dead Season Lesh
2012 Porkchop 3D Elron
2013 Oz the Great and Powerful Emerald City Citizen
2016 Elder Island Lucas Heidegger
2019 The Blood Hunter Fang Banger

References
  1. "Danny Hicks". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008.
  2. James, Caryn (March 13, 1987). "FILM: 'EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN'". The New York Times.
  3. "Dan Hicks, 68". Classic Images (542): 44. August 2020.
  4. ‘Evil Dead 2’ Star Danny Hicks Announces Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
  5. Farrell, Paul (June 30, 2020). "Danny Hicks Dead: 'Evil Dead II' Star Was 68 Years Old". Heavy.com. Retrieved June 30, 2020.


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