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 inPostKatrina 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 season finale of 24s fifth season Ziskie played the United States Attorney General who after hearing an audio recording of the president admitting that he took part in the assassination of a former president orders his removal from office Ziskie is also known for portraying the character Frank Niggar on a popular sketch on Chappelles Show