Dan Ziskie, famed for his roles in House of Cards and Treme, has died at 80. Beloved for his commanding screen presence, the actor leaves a lasting legacy (Image: Netflix)

Veteran actor Dan Ziskie, known for his compelling portrayals of political figures in House of Cards and Treme, has passed away at the age of 80.

His family confirmed that he died on July 21 in New York City due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease .

Born in Detroit in 1944, Ziskie’s journey to the screen was anything but conventional. Before stepping into the limelight, he was a college athlete, a freighter crewman, and even a journalist.

His acting career began at Chicago’s Second City, where he honed his craft alongside comedic legends like John Belushi. He later moved to New York, making his Broad

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