Richard Schiff

Biography

Born 05/27/1955

Character player Richard Schiff took an uncommon career path, starting out as a stage director on the New York theater scene and later discovering his talent and love for acting. A relatively late starter, Schiff racked up an impressive number of credits quickly into his career, landing...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2002, received SAG for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
In 2001, received SAG for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
In 2001, received The Actor for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series

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Highlights

In 2007, Starred along with Peter Krause in the thriller "Civic Duty"
In 2007, Appeared in the West End production of "Underneath the Lintel"
In 2006, Returned to the stage, starring in the premiere run of "Underneath the Lintel," a one-act, single-character play by Glen Berger

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Family & Companions

Edward Schiff: father (divorced from Schiff's mother c. 1967)
Charlotte Schiff: mother (works in cable TV and publishing; divorced from Schiff's father c. 1967)
brothers: has two; Schiff is the middle child; his brother Paul was the college roommate of future "West Wing" co-star Bradley Whitford

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