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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘House of Cards' actor Dan Ziskie passes away at the age of 80
Dan Ziskie, known for his iconic roles in projects like 'House of Cards' and 'Treme,' has passed away at the age of 80. The actor leaves behind a saga of iconic movies and TV shows, and will be remembered for his acting prowess and almost 35 years in the acting industry. TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death Dan Ziskie passed away at the age of 80 On July 21, the actor passed away at the age of 80, as shared by a report in The Hollywood Reporter. His demise was shared recently by his family, who stated, 'He was as vibrant and multifaceted as the characters he portrayed on stage and screen'. About the iconic actor Dan Ziskie began his career in front of the camera in 1984, with the film, 'Very Close Quarters'. Other than that he has worked on a lot of major projects which have earned him his name and fame in the entertainment industry. Some of his other pivotal roles include playing Vice President Jim Mathews on 'House of Cards', and NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue in 'Concussion'. Other than that, some of his other popular works include but are not limited to, 'O.C. and Stiggs', 'Prince of Central Park', 'War of the Worlds', 'Synecdoche, New York', 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit', 'The Good Wife', 'Zebrahead', and 'Person of Interest'. The actor was born in Detroit on August 13, 1944, and was a huge sports enthusiast from his childhood. He went on to get his Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan. Throughout his career, he has worked as a crewman for the Great Lakes freighter and even tried his hand at journalism before going on and joining a comedy troupe. The actor is survived by his brother David, his sister-in-law, Cynthia, his nephews Jesse, Brett, and Austin, as well as their six children. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amtrak lets 250 employees go, eliminates numerous other positions
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A passenger train company that has routes through Kansas has terminated dozens of positions as it looks to cut its overall costs. 27 News reached out to Amtrak this week to find out if any of its services or transportation routes will be impacted by the recent elimination of numerous jobs within the company. Marc Magliari, Amtrak spokesman, responded saying there will be no changes in service levels in the Topeka area where it has a train station. 'Amtrak has recently completed a review of its costs and management structure and identified opportunities to better align resources with the important work we are doing for America. Through a reduction-in-force process, and cutting of open positions, Amtrak has eliminated approximately 450 roles. This workforce adjustment, combined with other recent cost-saving actions, will help Amtrak save $100 million annually.' Amtrak informed around 250 employees on Wednesday, May 7 they would be let go. Another 200 open positions were also closed. Jim Mathews, president and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association, condemned the 'mass firings' the same day they were announced. He claimed the decision by Amtrak to adjust its workforce in an effort to achieve operational profitability stands at odds with reports the company is seeing record levels of people using its services and increased revenue. Men to complete 250-mile Kansas ultramarathon for charity causes 'Rail Passengers is very concerned that these personnel cuts will hinder Amtrak's ability to efficiently serve America's passengers and manage the scores of major construction projects that Congress funded through the Infrastructure Investment in Jobs Act (IIJA). We've particularly concerned about reports that Amtrak has laid off members of its procurement team and capital delivery team, who are playing a vital role in managing billions of dollars worth of investments that will address the railroad's crippling state-of-good-repair backlog. Our Association is calling on Amtrak to provide a high-level explanation to the public of why these firings were enacted at this particular point in time, which departments will be affected, and how these personnel cuts will impact operations and capital programs.' Amtrak, in its FY 2024 Highlights report on its website, announced the company had achieved 'an all-time ridership record' with 32.8 million customers. The company also hit a new record with ticket revenue of $2.5 billion. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
