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United States Richard Schiff is an Emmy Award-winning actor recognized for his extensive work across television, film, and theater, providing gravitas and character depth to every role.
Representation for Richard Schiff, an Emmy Award winner known for ABC's The Good Doctor, NBC's West Wing, and upcoming in the short film Swipe NYC.
Richard Schiff, actor, writer, West Wing alum, The Good Doctor, Ballers, Man of Steel, The Lost World, and many other films, TV, and theater projects, is available on Cameo.
Richard Schiff serves on the National Advisory Board of the Council for a Livable World, an organization dedicated to nuclear arms control and peace.
Richard Schiff was honored as the Ambassador of the Arts Recipient at the 2024 North Fork TV Festival on Long Island.
Richard Schiff signed an open letter from the ACLU in support of Jimmy Kimmel following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Richard Schiff was born on May 27, 1955, in Bethesda, Maryland, the middle of three sons to Edward, a real estate lawyer, and Charlotte, a cable TV and publishing executive. His parents divorced when he was 12. Schiff left high school, opting for night school to expedite his education. He initially studied at the City College of New York (CCNY) in 1973 but later moved to Colorado, working various jobs before returning to New York in 1975 to focus on acting studies at CCNY. He eventually enrolled in their theater program, initially aspiring to be a director. He directed several off-Broadway plays, including “Antigone” in 1983, where he met his future wife, Sheila Kelley.
Schiff transitioned to acting in the mid-1980s, securing several television roles. A pivotal moment in his career came when Steven Spielberg saw him in an episode of the TV drama *High Incident* (1996), leading to his casting in *The Lost World: Jurassic Park* (1997). This exposure propelled his career forward, culminating in his co-starring role as Toby Ziegler in *The West Wing* (1999). For his portrayal of the White House Communications Director, he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2000. During his tenure on *The West Wing* (1999–2006), Schiff also made his television directorial debut, helming an episode titled “Talking Points.”
Post-*The West Wing*, Schiff continued to build a diverse filmography, taking on roles in both television and film. Notable roles include Dr. Aaron Glassman in ABC’s medical drama *The Good Doctor* (2017–2024), during which his daughter Ruby also appeared in the final season. He also provided the voice and motion capture for Odin in the video game *God of War: Ragnarök* (2022). His film credits include *Man of Steel* (2013) as Dr. Emil Hamilton, *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* (2022) as the U.S. Secretary of State, and earlier roles in *Se7en* (1995) and *Dr. Dolittle* (1998). In addition to his on-screen work, Schiff has maintained a presence in theater, performing in various stage productions, including a West End production of *Underneath the Lintel* in 2007 and a Broadway revival of *Glengarry Glen Ross* in 2012–2013.
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