
David Hess
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 19, 1936
- Died
- October 7, 2011
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
David Alexander Hess (September 19, 1936 – October 7, 2011) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and director. He came to prominence for his portrayals of murderous villain characters in several films in the 1970s and 1980s such as The Last House on the Left (1972).
Filmography

Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert 2024
as Admiral Robert Peary / Stanford White
- Road to Ruin
Road to Ruin 2016
as Self
- Eric Falk: Sunshine-Judo auf Ibiza
Eric Falk: Sunshine-Judo auf Ibiza 2014
as (archive footage)

Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter 2013
as Himself

Debris Documentar 2012
as Himself

American Grindhouse 2011
as Himself

Smash Cut 2009
as Able Whitman

Melancholie der Engel 2009
Original Music Composer

Fallen Angels 2007
as Kajal

The Absence of Light 2006
as Whiplash

Zodiac Killer 2005
as Mel Navokov

Zombie Nation 2004
as Aaron Singer III, Executive Producer

Celluloid Crime of the Century 2003
as Self

It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' 2002
as Self

Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out 2002
as (uncredited)
- Nutcracker: An American Nightmare
Nutcracker: An American Nightmare 2001
as John Gard / Clyde Fairfax

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth 2000
as Self (Krug) (archive footage) (uncredited) (The Last House on the Left)

The American Nightmare 2000
as Self

Fear, Panic & Censorship 2000
as Self (archive footage)

Jonathan of the Bears 1995
as Maddock

Murder in Blue Light 1991
as Sergeant Flanagan

Buck at the Edge of Heaven 1991
as Dan, Original Music Composer

Maybe Baby 1988
as Maître

Let's Get Harry 1986
as Mercenary

Body Count 1986
as Robert Ritchie

Armed and Dangerous 1986
as Gunman #4

White Star 1983
as Frank

Swamp Thing 1982
as Ferret

House on the Edge of the Park 1980
as Alex

To All a Goodnight 1980
Director

Avalanche Express 1979
as Geiger

Hitch Hike 1977
as Adam Konitz

21 Hours at Munich 1976
as Berger

Montana Trap 1976
as Sleeve

The Swiss Conspiracy 1976
as Sando, Hit Man

The Fireworks Woman 1975
Songs

The Last House on the Left 1972
as Krug Stillo, Original Music Composer
Credits from TMDB.