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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 villains and gruff characters in several films in the 1970s and 1980s.
David Alexander Hess was born in New York City in 1936. He began his professional career as a songwriter for Shalimar Music, in 1957, under the pseudonym of David Hill. His first recording was a quick hit, which was later performed by and credited to Elvis Presley, "All Shook Up."
Jul 20, 2017 · Interview with actor & composer David Hess on scoring his film "The Last House on the Left" (1972).
Oct 13, 2011 · David Hess, a songwriter for Elvis Presley, Pat Boone and others in the 1950s and 1960s who went on to play murderous movie villains, died on Friday in Tiburon, Calif. He was 75.
David Alexander Hess was born in New York City in 1936. He began his professional career as a songwriter for Shalimar Music, in 1957, under the pseudonym of David Hill. His first recording was a quick hit, which was later performed by and credited to Elvis Presley, "All Shook Up."
David recently starred as Sweeney in the Broadway National Tour of Sweeney Todd. Best Actor in a Principal Role - Shenandoah - Joseph Jefferson Award. Best Actor in a Principal Role - Jane Eyre - San Francisco Bay Area Critics Award. Best Actor in a Principal Role - Jane Eyre - Goodman Choice Award.
VTSS talk to David Hess ahead of his 69th birthday about his career in film.
