Dashiell Raymond Mihok(/ˈmaɪhɒk/;[1]born May 24, 1974)[2]is an American actor and director known for playing Brendan "Bunchy" Donovan in theShowtimedrama seriesRay Donovan.[3][4]
Dash Mihok | |
|---|---|
 Mihok in May 2007 | |
| Born | Dashiell Raymond Mihok May 24, 1974 New York City,U.S. |
| Other names | Diz Mihok Diz and the Fam |
| Education | Bronx High School of Science Professional Children's School |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Valeria Mason (m.2009) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Diz and the Fam |
Early life
editMihok was born in New York City,[5]the son of theater actors Andrea Mihok (née Cloak) and Raymond Thorne (né Mihok).[6][7]He has two older sisters: Gwen Mihok, an actress, and Cecily Trenka, a science teacher.[8][9]He is ofCzechandBritishdescent.[10]
Mihok grew up inGreenwich Villageand lived in the artist communityWestbethonBank Street.[5][10][11]Mihok went to PS 3, a public elementary school in Manhattan, currently named the John Melser Charrette School.[10]He attended the Center School (MS 243) for middle school. While attendingBronx High School of Science,where he played baseball as a middle infielder, Mihok joined CityKids Repertory, and appeared in the short-lived TV show,CityKids,which featured local New York child actors andJim Henson'sThe Muppets.Mihok also attended theProfessional Children's Schoolin Manhattan with best friend, actorDonald Faison.[12]
Career
editActing
editMihok got his start doing guest spots in local New York City productions ofLaw & Order,NYPD Blue,andNew York Undercover.In 1994, Mihok debuted in the independent film,Black is White.In 1995, Mihok appeared in theCBSmovie of the week,Murderous Intent.
In 1996, Mihok appeared in directorBarry Levinson's filmSleepers,which was notable for its depiction of sexual abuse. The same year, Mihok also appeared in theAngelina Joliefilm,Foxfire.[13]His breakout role was in theLeonardo DiCaprioandClaire Danes-starringRomeo + Juliet.To prepare for his audition, Mihok studiedShakespeareand had five extensive audition sessions with directorBaz Luhrmannbefore landing the role ofBenvolio.[10]
In 1998, forTerrence Malick'sThin Red Line,Mihok said he spent an intensive six months working on the film,[14]with the amount of footage constituting a starring role, but during editing was reduced to an ensemble part as Private First Class Doll.[10][15]
In 1996, Mihok was a featured regular in the role of Joey in theRhea PerlmanCBSsitcomPearl.[13]In 1999, he appeared onThe WBseriesFelicity,where he portrayed Lynn, a competitive swimmer, in multiple episodes. He has been featured in roles in films such asThe Day After Tomorrow,The Perfect Storm,I Am Legend,andSilver Linings Playbook.[16]He has had starring roles in independent features such asTelling YouandLoveless in Los Angeles.
In 2006, Mihok appeared in the filmHollywoodlandand in 2007 in the film,Firehouse Dog.In 2008, he played Detective Martin Soap in the filmPunisher: War Zone.In 2011, Mihok directed a short film calledAbby.The film stars his sister, Gwen.[17]He also directed the 2006 short film calledThat Guy.[18]
As part of the 2011 straight-to-video film,Lifted,Mihok and the actor who plays his son in the film,Uriah Shelton,recorded a song called "I Miss You." The film features many musical and dance performances by Mihok.[19]In 2013, Mihok portrayed the character "Gage" inPayday 2web series.
Since 2013, Mihok has co-starred as Brendan "Bunchy" Donovan in theShowtimedramaRay Donovan.[20][21]Bunchy had been sexually abused by a priest as a child and is an alcoholic and hassexual anorexia.[22][23]For the show the cast works out at theSanta Monica, Californiaboxing gym Wild Card West with boxerRob Garcia.[24]Mihok was slated to direct an episode in 2017,[25]as he said he has been directing pilots to prepare.[26]He directed the season 7 episode "An Irish Lullaby" which aired December 15, 2019.[27]
In 2014, he portrayed Whelan, in the horror-thriller film,Before I Wake,co-starring in theMike Flanagan-directed filmAnnabeth Gish,Thomas JaneandKate Bosworth.[13][28][29]
In 2016, Mihok appeared in the film,So B. It,which starsAlfre Woodard,Cloris Leachman,Jacinda Barrett,andJohn Heard.[30]In 2017, Mihok appeared in the independent film,The Girl Who Invented Kissing,as Victor, a man who becomes mentally disabled after being in a car accident. He stars oppositeSuki WaterhouseandVincent Piazza,who plays his younger brother.[31][32]In 2017, Mihok played a car salesman in the filmCar Dogs,which featuresPatrick J. Adams,Octavia Spencer,Josh Hopkins,among others.[33]In 2022, he played Derek, an intellectually disabled man, inWildflower.[1]
Music
editWhen he was 12 years old, Mihok started a band with his friends called S.D.C. (Sam, Dash, Chris aka Strictly Devastating Crew).[34]
In 2004, Mihok appeared on Sicilian-Puerto Rican New York-based rapperSabac Red's recordSabacolypse: A Change Gon' Come,on the track "I Have A Dream." The lyrics refer toticsthat people exhibit as symptoms ofTourette syndrome.[35][36]For the 2005 movieGreen Street Hooligans,Mihok wrote the title track "Test of a Man." During this time he also collaborated with Daniel Freedman, a jazz drummer, percussionist, and composer on various music projects.[37]
Since 2015, Mihok has been in the band Diz and the Fam.[38][39]Members of Diz and the Fam are Mike Choi, Kenny Echizen, Justin Frazier, Sharlotte Gibson, Morris Hayes, Joel Hellman, Brett Nolan, and Elliot Yamin.[13]The band has released three singles.[37]The 2015 video forLove (feat. Jeff Taylor)features many actors fromRay Donovan.[40]
Other work
editMihok studied dance. He can be seen dancing opposite then-girlfriendAlanis Morissettein her music video "So Pure".[41]Mihok is also a photographer. His photography of Morissette is used on the back cover of her "Thank U"single[42]and is credited forSupposed Former Infatuation Junkie.[43][44]
Personal life
editI'd say don't be afraid to tell people about your TS [Tourette's Syndrome]; don't hide it. The stress of hiding it is too much. If you're afraid that people won't understand, then they probably won't be in your life, anyway. Be as open as you can. It takes it off you and alleviates the worst of your TS. Don't be afraid. You can do anything you want to do. If you think you can, you can. There are top neurosurgeons with TS. The sky is the limit. Don't limit yourself.
—Dash Mihok, when asked what advice he'd give others with Tourette's[45]
Mihok was named after writerDashiell Hammett,the author ofThe Thin Man,The Glass KeyandThe Maltese Falcon.His Czech surname is pronounced "my" -Hawk.[10]
Mihok was diagnosed withTourette syndromeat age six,[46][47][48]and is a spokesperson and is on the board for the nonprofit Jaylen's Challenge,[49]founded by the then 9-year-old, Jaylen Arnold.[50]He is an active supporter of theTourette Syndrome Association.[45][51]Mihok's two older sisters both have Tourette's; it is often genetic.[46]
Mihok once stated that an early reason he became an actor was because he had so much experience in hiding his Tourette's.[47]He said the focus required of acting allows him to mask many of his tics.[47]Mihok says the biggest misconception about Tourette's Syndrome is about vocal tics, calledcoprolalia.Not everyone with Tourette's does that: "Tics tend to wax and wane, not everybody's screaming obscenities all the time."[3]Mihok said he took medication during high school for the Tourette's.[10]
In 1997, Mihok metAlanis Morissettethrough mutual friendLeonardo DiCaprioduring a trip to Cuba.[52]The lyrics to the songs "So Pure"fromSupposed Former Infatuation Junkieand "That Particular Time" fromUnder Rug Sweptare about him.[13]
In 2009, Mihok married singer Valeria Mason. They have two children and live in Los Angeles.[5]Mihok has said that he is aRoman Catholic.[13]
Awards
edit- 1999:Satellite Awards,Special Achievement Award, Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble forThe Thin Red Line
- 2014:Tourette Association of America,Shining Star Award[53]
- 2017:Beverly Hills Film Festival,Best Actor forThe Girl Who Invented Kissing[32]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Foxfire | Dana Taylor | |
| 1996 | Sleepers | K.C. | |
| 1996 | Romeo + Juliet | Benvolio Montague | |
| 1998 | Telling You | Dennis Nolan | |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | Private First Class Doll[15] | |
| 1999 | Whiteboyz | James | |
| 2000 | The Perfect Storm | Sergeant Jeremy Mitchell | |
| 2001 | The Journeyman | Walter P. Higgs III | |
| 2001 | Nailed | Danny McGooch | |
| 2001 | Finder's Fee | Bolan | |
| 2001 | One Eyed King | 'Bug' | |
| 2002 | The Guru | Rusty McGee[54] | |
| 2002 | Johnny Flynton | Johnny Flynton | Short |
| 2002 | Dark Blue | Gary Sidwell | |
| 2003 | Basic | Mueller | |
| 2004 | Connie and Carla | Mikey | |
| 2004 | The Day After Tomorrow | Jason Evans | |
| 2004 | Death Valley | Dominick 'Dom' | |
| 2005 | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Mr. Frying Pan | |
| 2006 | 10th & Wolf | Junior | |
| 2006 | Hollywoodland | Sergeant Jack Paterson | |
| 2007 | Firehouse Dog | Trey Falcon | |
| 2007 | Sex and Death 101 | Lester | |
| 2007 | Loveless in Los Angeles | Dave Randall | |
| 2007 | Superheroes | Ben Patchett | |
| 2007 | I Am Legend | Alpha Male | |
| 2008 | The Longshots | Cyrus | |
| 2008 | Punisher: War Zone | DetectiveMartin Soap | |
| 2010 | Lifted | William Matthews | |
| 2011 | The Mortician | Carver | |
| 2011 | The FP | Cody | Uncredited |
| 2011 | Trespass | Ty | |
| 2011 | On the Inside | Carl Tarses | |
| 2012 | Silver Linings Playbook | Officer Keogh | |
| 2012 | 2nd Serve | Charles | |
| 2014 | Fort Bliss | Staff Sergeant Malcolm | |
| 2015 | Too Late | Jesse | |
| 2016 | Before I Wake | Whelan Young | |
| 2016 | Car Dogs | Scott | |
| 2016 | So B. It | Roy Franklin | |
| 2017 | The Girl Who Invented Kissing | Victor | |
| 2017 | Quest | Tim | |
| 2017 | Green Olds | Trooper Jack | |
| 2018 | A Million Little Pieces | Lincoln | |
| 2019 | Inherit the Viper | Kyle Knox | |
| 2022 | Deep Water | Jonas Fernandez | |
| 2022 | Wildflower | Derek | |
| 2024 | Armor | TBA |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CityKids | ||
| 1993 | NYPD Blue | ||
| 1994 | New York Undercover | Marcus | Episode: "School Ties" |
| 1995, 2009 | Law & Order | Ethan Quinn / Firefighter Walters | Episodes: "Performance" (1995) and "All New" (2009) |
| 1995 | Murderous Intent | Kevin | TV movie |
| 1996–1997 | Pearl | Joey Cataldo | 22 episodes |
| 1999 | Felicity | Lynn McKennon | 7 episodes |
| 2000 | Live Girls | Brad | TV movie |
| 2003 | Street Time | Randy Wiggins | Episodes: "Hostage" and "Anger Management |
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Will Marshall | Episode: "Dead Ringer" |
| 2004 | Hustle | Paul Janszen[55] | TV movie |
| 2005 | Confessions of a Dog | TV movie | |
| 2007 | Cavemen | Jamie | Episodes: "Pilot" and "Her Embarrassed of Cavement" |
| 2007 | Ghost Whisperer | Detective David Campbell | Episode: "No Safe Place" |
| 2007 | Pushing Daisies | Lemuel 'Lefty Lem' Weinger | Episode: "Pigeon" |
| 2009 | The Fish Tank | Lee | TV movie |
| 2009–2010 | The Good Wife | Detective Frank Seabrook | Episodes: "Lifeguard" and "Infamy" |
| 2010 | Burn Notice | Jack Yablonski / Fleetwood | Episode: "Enemies Closer" |
| 2010 | How to Make It in America | Pete Powell | Episode: "Big in Japan" |
| 2010 | Human Target | Eddie Dunn | Episode: "Corner Man" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Damon Kerrigan | Episode: "Love Sick" |
| 2011 | Paul the Male Matchmaker | James | Episode: "Dont' Be a Meanie" |
| 2011 | Prime Suspect | Detective Tachenko | Episodes: "Pilot" and "Carnivorous Sheep" |
| 2011 | Hawaii Five-0 | Nick Drayton | Episode: "Kame'e" |
| 2011 | Grey's Anatomy | Clay Rolich | Episode: "Poker Face" |
| 2012 | Greetings from Home | Pete | 12 episodes |
| 2012 | Breakout Kings | Jonah Whitman | Episode: "SEALd Fate" |
| 2012 | Blue Bloods | Eddie Stone | Episode: "Higher Education" |
| 2013–2020 | Ray Donovan | Brendan 'Bunchy' Donovan | 82 episodes |
| 2013 | PAYDAY: The Web Series | Gage | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Gotham | DetectiveArnold John Flass | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Chicago P.D. | Jeff Frazier | Episode: "Actual Physical Violence"[56] |
| 2016 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Episode: "Crepe Grand Prix" |
| 2019 | Whiskey Cavalier | Jimmy Coleman | Episode: "Spain, Trains, and Automobiles" |
| 2021 | Law & Order: Organized Crime | Reggie Bogdani | Season 2 |
| 2022 | Ray Donovan: The Movie | Bunchy Donovan | TV movie |
| 2023 | Gossip Girl | Will | Episode: "Dress Me Up! Dress Me Down" |
| 2023 | Accused | FBI Agent | Episode: "NaaTaanii's Story" |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "So Pure" | Alanis Morissette | |
| 2014 | "Imagine"(UNICEF:World version) | Various | [57] |
Theater
edit- 1985:Romeo and JulietbySergei Prokofiev,American Ballet Theatre,Metropolitan Opera[58]
- 1987:Carrying School ChildrenbyThomas Babe,Theater for the New City[59]
Miscellaneous
edit- Chakrabarti, Meghna; Mihok, Dash (5 October 2016)."The Modern Love Podcast: Dash Mihok Reads 'A Path to Fatherhood, With (Shared) Morning Sickness'"(Audio podcast performance).The New York Times/WBUR Boston.
Discography
edit- 2004:Sabacolypse: A Change Gon' ComebySabac Red– track called "I Have A Dream" ft. Dash Mihok & Cenophia Mitchell[35][36]
- 2005: "Test of a Man" by Dash Mihok – from the filmGreen Street Hooligans
- 2009: "I Miss You" byUriah Sheltonand Dash Mihok – from the filmLifted[19]
- 2009: "Sunshine(Ft. Dash Mihok) "sung byUriah Sheltonfeaturing Dash Mihok – from the filmLifted
- 2015: "Stolen Hearts" by Dash Mihok – fromPayday 2
- DIZ and The Fam
- 2015:Love (feat. Jeff Taylor)– Single (DIZ Music Inc)
- 2015:The Evil That Men Do– Single (Diz and The Fam) – featured onRay Donovan
- 2016:Be Better– Single (DZE Music)
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