From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dan Ziskie is an American actor. He recently has portrayed figures in positions of authority across the American establishment. He was on Treme, where, on seasons two, three and four he played a politically connected banker inPost-Katrina New Orleans. He had a recurring role as the Vice President of the United States on the first season ofHouse of Cards. He had a guest spot on Person of Interest and The Blacklist, portraying senators on both shows. On the s ...