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Rick Zieff

Rick Zieff

Actor · Born November 1, 1961 (64) · California, USA

Richard Evan Zieff (also known as Danny Katiana) is an American actor and voice-over coach.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 1, 1961 (64)
From
California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
50 on MovieCove · 79 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 26% in 30 days

What are Rick Zieff's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
46%
Self
26%
Society
9%
Ideas
8%
Power
7%
Survival
5%
Friendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeHope3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 0 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 0 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Trickster
1 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
10
Warm
4
Hopeful
6
Absurd
2
Thrilling
2
Other
3

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Cyclical3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Rick Zieff's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 38 of their 50 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rick Zieff's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

79 credits, 50 with a MovieCove page.

  • Hoppers(2026)

    ADR & Dubbing · as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Mech Cadets(2023)

    Show 10 episodes · as Chief Clark (voice)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land(2022)

    as Meathead / Narrator (voice)

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Nixed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Richard Nixon

  • The Cuphead Show!(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as Croaks (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Seal Team(2021)

    as Crunch (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Tom and Jerry in New York(2021)

    Show 13 episodes · as Spike (voice)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • We Bare Bears: The Movie(2020)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • VHYes(2019)

    as Infomercial Announcer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Infinity Train(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Ithmush Trundleshank / Nathaniel Trundleshank / Silas Trundleshank (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • WTF 101 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Raoul (voice)

  • Smallfoot(2018)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Barbie Dreamtopia: Festival of Fun(2017)

    as Elephant King / Glitter Balls (voice)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Go! Cartoons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Evil Guy (voice) / Troll (voice) / Scaroar (voice) · as Klod (voice) / Angry Man (voice)

  • The Summoning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Evil Guy/Troll/Scaroar (voice)

  • Good Morning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Dr. Kinsella

  • Bunnicula(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as General Cashews (voice)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin II - Artesia's Sorrow(2015)

    as Shu Yashima (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • We Bare Bears(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • The Nutcracker Sweet(2015)

    as Mouse King / Screech / Soldiers (voice)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Get Blake!(2015)

    Show as Jerome

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all shows

  • Clarence(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Back Guy / Belson's Dad / Cubicle Worker 2 (voice) · as Belson's Dad / Bald Man (voice) · as Brad (voice)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • The Tom and Jerry Show(2011)

    Show 325 episodes · as Spike (voice)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Space Racers(2014)

    Show as Coach Pigeon

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers(2014)

    as Devil Tom

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Cupid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Antonio

  • Superman vs. The Elite(2012)

    as Desiccated Man (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Legend of Korra(2012)

    Show 4 episodes · as Gang (voice)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Little Angels Vol. 3: 123's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • The Finder(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Barry Verlinger

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Tappy Toes(2011)

    as Narrator / Buddy / Thrasher (voice)

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Puss in Boots: A Furry Tail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Denogorgon the Skull (voice)

  • Chop Kick Panda(2011)

    as Zibo / Slade

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Law & Order: LA(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Moshie

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Live Music (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Morrie (voice)

  • Olivia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 78 episodes · as Father

  • Neander Jin - Die Rückkehr des Neandertalers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Martin Arnold

  • In Plain Sight(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Eli Becker

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Elefun and Friends: A Tangled Tale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Tellican (voice)

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Shelly Hecht

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star(2006)

    Show as Dorodoron

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines(2003)

    as Mr. Jones

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • American Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The ChubbChubbs! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Bouncer (voice)

  • When Billie Beat Bobby(2001)

    as NY Producer

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Boston Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Delgado

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Vic Nabokov

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Heidi's Dad

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Snowden's Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as (voice)

  • Ladies Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Arthur

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Felicity(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Obi-Wan Kenobi

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • I'm Losing You(1998)

    as The Dentist

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Oh Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Between Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as The Guy

  • Breakdown(1997)

    Casting Assistant · as Producer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Whitmore

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Attorney George Collins

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Female Perversions(1996)

    as Office Boy

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Boston Common (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Ed

  • Nick of Time(1995)

    as JBN Videographer

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Salesman

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Drop Zone(1994)

    as Mike Milton

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as How Ya Doin' Guy

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Public Defender

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Weird Science(1994)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Saved by the Bell: The New Class(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Dimmick

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Living Single(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Camp Wilder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Melrose Place(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Golden Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Paramedic

  • Golden Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Paramedic

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Bobby Pandolfo

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Cohen · as Forensic Technician Rosen

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Dream On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Al

  • Mississippi Burning(1988)

    as Passenger

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • City Dwellers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Narrator/Samurai/Bird 1/Old Man (voice)

  • The Butterflies of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Barry

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 75 titles, 72 of them dated from 1988 to 2026; peak year 2021.

Biggest box office

The Nutcracker Sweet (2015)

$371K worldwide

Highest rated

The Tom and Jerry Show (2011)

Midcredits 64th

Film career

19882026

Peak 2021 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting75 of 75: 73 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score52ndOther crew2 of 75: 0 only other crew, 2 with another role

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s27 · 27 acting · 1 crew2000s13 · acting2010s22 · acting2020s9 · 9 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 19th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
8898

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Rick Zieff's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 44th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 7th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

7thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

18thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 50 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up18
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 50 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

Tappy Toes (2011)

98th percentile spread · 68% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Mississippi Burning (1988)

Midcredits 97th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 38/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 61, detractors 20. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Rick Zieff's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 61 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 51 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 50 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 50 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 54 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Rick Zieff work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rick Zieff's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Darrell Van Citters shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers