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Richard was the middle of three sons born to Edward, a real estate lawyer, and Charlotte, a cable TV and publishing executive. His parents divorced when he was 12. He dropped out of high school but obtained an equivalency diploma. He tried studying at the City College of New York (CCNY) in 1973, but had no interest... See full bio »

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???? The Locals (pre-production)
Ira Goldberg
 
2013 Man of Steel
Dr. Emil Hamilton
 
2013 Beach Pillows
Henry Midwood
 
2013 Decoding Annie Parker
Mr. Allen
 
2012-2013 Chasing the Hill (TV series)
Charlie / Charlie Kowles
– Optimus Primary (2013) … Charlie Kowles
– The Enchanted Life of Samantha Clemons (2012) … Charlie
– Send in the Dancing Chihuahuas (2012) … Charlie
– Awesomeness Is a Warm Gun (2012) … Charlie
 
2012 The Mindy Project (TV series)
Doctor
– Pilot (2012) … Doctor
 
2012 NCIS (TV series)
Harper Dearing
– Extreme Prejudice (2012) … Harper Dearing
– Till Death Do Us Part (2012) … Harper Dearing
– Up in Smoke (2012) … Harper Dearing
 
2012 Walk and Talk the Vote: West Wing Reunion - Bridget Mary McCormack (video short)
Toby Ziegler
 
2012/II Fire with Fire
Harold Gethers
 
2012 Knife Fight
Dimitris Vargas
 
2012 Once Upon a Time (TV series)
King Leopold
– The Stable Boy (2012) … King Leopold
– Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (2012) … King Leopold
 
2012 House of Lies (TV series)
Harrison 'Skip' Galweather
– Business (2012) … Harrison 'Skip' Galweather
– Ouroboros (2012) … Harrison 'Skip' Galweather
– Veritas (2012) … Harrison 'Skip' Galweather
– Microphallus (2012) … Harrison 'Skip' Galweather
– Amsterdam (2012) … Harrison 'Skip' Galweather
 
2011 Innocent (TV movie)
Tommy Molto
 
2011 Up All Night (TV series)
Dr. Dean Chafin
– Parents (2011) … Dr. Dean Chafin
 
2011 Johnny English Reborn
Titus Fisher
 
2011 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (TV series)
Jack Fickler
– Strays (2011) … Jack Fickler
– The Time Is Now (2011) … Jack Fickler
– Here Is the Fire (2011) … Jack Fickler
– Two of a Kind (2011) … Jack Fickler
 
2011 White Collar (TV series)
Andrew Stanzler
– Power Play (2011) … Andrew Stanzler
 
2011 The Cape (TV series)
Patrick Portman
– The Lich: Part 1 (2011) … Patrick Portman
– Scales (2011) … Patrick Portman
– Tarot (2011) … Patrick Portman
 
2010 Any Human Heart (TV series)
Dr. Byrne
– Episode #1.3 (2010) … Dr. Byrne
– Episode #1.2 (2010) … Dr. Byrne
 
2010 Another Harvest Moon
Jeffrey
 
2010 Made in Dagenham
Robert Tooley
 
2010 Svetlana (TV series)
Dr. Lawrence
– Eco-Shlong (2010) … Dr. Lawrence
 
2010 Past Life (TV series)
Dr. Malachi Talmadge
– Regressing Henry (2010) … Dr. Malachi Talmadge
– All Fall Down (2010) … Dr. Malachi Talmadge
– Running on Empty (2010) … Dr. Malachi Talmadge
– Gone Daddy Gone (2010) … Dr. Malachi Talmadge
– Saint Sarah (2010) … Dr. Malachi Talmadge
See all 9 episodes »
 
2010 The Infidel
Lenny Goldberg
 
2009 Solitary Man
Steve Heller
 
2009 Imagine That
Carl Simons
 
2009 In Plain Sight (TV series)
Samuel Garfinkel
– Aguna Matatala (2009) … Samuel Garfinkel
 
2009 Ceremonies of the Horsemen (short)
Lieb
 
2008 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (TV series)
Charles Fischer / Paul Stewart
– Complications (2008) … Charles Fischer / Paul Stewart
 
2008 Last Chance Harvey
Marvin
 
2008 Monk (TV series)
Dr. Lawrence Climan
– Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized (2008) … Dr. Lawrence Climan
 
2008 Eli Stone (TV series)
David Green
– Soul Free (2008) … David Green
 
2007 Martian Child
Lefkowitz
 
2007/II Waiting (short)
John
 
2007 Burn Notice (TV series)
Phillip Cowan
– Loose Ends, Part 1 (2007) … Phillip Cowan
– Wanted Man (2007) … Phillip Cowan (voice) (uncredited)
 
1999-2006 The West Wing (TV series)
Toby Ziegler
– Institutional Memory (2006) … Toby Ziegler
– Requiem (2006) … Toby Ziegler
– Welcome to Wherever You Are (2006) … Toby Ziegler
– Two Weeks Out (2006) … Toby Ziegler
– Running Mates (2006) … Toby Ziegler
See all 144 episodes »
 
2006 Civic Duty
FBI Agent Tom Hilary
 
2005 Entourage (TV series)
Richard Schiff
– The Abyss (2005) … Richard Schiff
 
2004/I Ray
Jerry Wexler
 
2004 With It (short)
Virgil LaRocca
 
2002 People I Know
Elliot Sharansky
 
2001 I Am Sam
Mr. Turner
 
2001 What's the Worst That Could Happen?
Walter Greenbaum
 
2000 Lucky Numbers
Jerry Green
 
2000 Forever Lulu
Jerome Ellsworth
 
2000 Whatever It Takes
P.E. Teacher
 
2000 Gun Shy
Elliott
 
1999 Roswell (TV series)
Agent Stevens
– River Dog (1999) … Agent Stevens
– The Morning After (1999) … Agent Stevens
– Pilot (1999) … Agent Stevens (uncredited)
 
1999 Crazy in Alabama
Norman the Chauffeur
 
1999 Becker (TV series)
Berry
– Truth and Consequences (1999) … Berry
 
1999 Forces of Nature
Joe
 
1998 Living Out Loud
Phil Francato
 
1998 Heaven
Stanner
 
1998 Doctor Dolittle
Dr. Gene 'Geno' Reiss
 
1998 Ally McBeal (TV series)
Bernie Gilson
– These Are the Days (1998) … Bernie Gilson
 
1998 Deep Impact
Don Biederman
 
1998 Brooklyn South (TV series)
Chris McIntrick
– Cinnamon Buns (1998) … Chris McIntrick
 
1998 The Practice (TV series)
Bob Show
– Trees in the Forest (1998) … Bob Show
 
1998 The Pentagon Wars (TV movie)
Colonel Smith
 
1998 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (TV movie)
Mr. Green
 
1997 Santa Fe
Alex
 
1997 The Lost World: Jurassic Park - Chaos Island (Video Game)
Eddie Carr (voice)
 
1997 The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Eddie Carr
 
1995-1997 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Steve Cameron / Vartan Illiescu
– Is Paris Burning? (1997) … Steve Cameron
– Bombs Away (1995) … Vartan Illiescu
 
1997 Loved
District Attorney Steve Waters
 
1997 Volcano
Haskins
 
1996-1997 Relativity (TV series)
Barry Roth
– Hearts and Bones (1997) … Barry Roth
– New Year's Eve (1997) … Barry Roth
– Unsilent Night (1996) … Barry Roth
– Just One More Thing (1996) … Barry Roth
– Pilot (1996) … Barry Roth
See all 8 episodes »
 
1997 Touch
Jerry
 
1996 Michael
Italian Waiter
 
1996 Grace of My Heart
Audition Record Producer
 
1996 The Trigger Effect
Gun Shop Clerk
 
1996 The Arrival
Calvin
 
1996 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Mark Sarison
– Quiet Riot (1996) … Mark Sarison
 
1996 ER (TV series)
Mr. Bartoli
– The Match Game (1996) … Mr. Bartoli
 
1996 Special Report: Journey to Mars (TV movie)
Eric Altman
 
1996 High Incident (TV series)
Ed Ossip
– Coroner's Day Off (1996) … Ed Ossip
 
1996 City Hall
Larry Schwartz
 
1995 Murder One (TV series)
Prof. Stanley Fletcher
– Chapter Nine (1995) … Prof. Stanley Fletcher
 
1995 Maybe This Time (TV series)
Perlman
– Snitch Doggy-Dogg (1995) … Perlman
 
1995 Se7en
Mark Swarr (John Doe's Lawyer)
 
1995 If Not for You (TV series)
Chernikov
– Pilot … Chernikov
 
1995 Rough Magic
Marvin Wiggins
 
1995 Tank Girl
Trooper in Trench
 
1994 Speechless
Sound Technician (uncredited)
 
1994 Love & War (TV series)
Lester Michaels
– The Bum (1994) … Lester Michaels
 
1994 Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (TV movie)
Deputy Dano
 
1994 Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (TV movie)
Movietone News Director
 
1994 Speed
Train Driver
 
1994 Thunder Alley (TV series)
Pat Perkins
– Bloodsuckers (1994) … Pat Perkins
 
1994 Major League II
Director
 
1994 Murphy Brown (TV series)
Mel Woodworthy
– Anything But Cured (1994) … Mel Woodworthy
 
1994 The Hudsucker Proxy
Mailroom Screamer
 
1994 The John Larroquette Show (TV series)
Wilson
– Don't Drink and Drive Nuclear Waste (1994) … Wilson
 
1993 Ghost in the Machine
Scanner Technician
 
1993 My Life
Young Bill Ivanovich
 
1993 Skinner
Eddie
 
1993 Wild Palms (TV mini-series)
Security Guard
– The Floating World (1993) … Security Guard (uncredited)
 
1993 The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (TV movie)
Life Photographer
 
1993 Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV series)
Billy Tishler
– What Makes Doogie Run (1993) … Billy Tishler
 
1993 South of Sunset (TV series)
Bobby Bruck
– Dream Girl (1993) … Bobby Bruck
 
1992 Hoffa
Government Attorney
 
1992 L.A. Law (TV series)
Dog Pound Operator
– Helter Shelter (1992) … Dog Pound Operator
 
1992 The Bodyguard
Skip Thomas
 
1992 Malcolm X
JFK Reporter
 
1992 Picket Fences (TV series)
Joey Fero
– Pilot (1992) … Joey Fero
 
1992 The Public Eye
Thompson Street Photographer
 
1992 Rapid Fire
Art Teacher
 
1992 Cruel Doubt (TV movie)
Inspector
 
1992 Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Gun Clerk
 
1992 Till Death Us Do Part (TV movie)
Jack Wells
 
1990 Young Guns II
Rat Bag
 
1990 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Lester Middleton
– Korman's Kalamity (1990) … Lester Middleton
 
1989 Trenchcoat in Paradise (TV movie)
Mole
 
1988 Medium Straight
Pat Harding
 
1987 Arena Brains (short)
Deli Clerk
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2012-2013 Chasing the Hill (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
– Optimus Primary (2013) (executive producer)
– The Enchanted Life of Samantha Clemons (2012) (executive producer)
– Send in the Dancing Chihuahuas (2012) (executive producer)
– Awesomeness Is a Warm Gun (2012) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
2009 In Treatment (TV series)
– Gina: Week Six (2009)
 
2004-2005 The West Wing (TV series)
– A Good Day (2005)
– Talking Points (2004)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2000-2004 The West Wing (TV series)
– The Stormy Present (2004) (performer: "Suicide Is Painless")
– Six Meetings Before Lunch (2000) (performer: "Put on a Happy Face")
 
Show ShowSelf (30 titles)
2012 Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (TV series)
Himself
– Richard Schiff (2012) … Himself
 
2010 In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber (TV series)
– Mark Ruffalo/Melissa Rosenberg/Richard Schiff/Omid Djalili (2010)
 
2010 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 PoliWood (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 The Daily Politics (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 November 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 The Bronx Bunny Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 May 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Podge and Rodge Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.40 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 This Week (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 March 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 February 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 All*Star Cup 2006 (TV movie)
Himself - Team USA
 
2006 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 74th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV special)
Himself
 
2005 The Richard and Judy Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 June 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 June 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003-2004 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Himself
– Tournament 1 Championship (2004) … Himself
– Tournament 1, Game 2 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The Bronx Bunny Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Al Gore/Phish (2002) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2002 The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 Becoming Sam (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 The West Wing Documentary Special (TV documentary)
Toby Ziegler
 
2002 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 January 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2001 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Richard Schiff (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Dennis Miller Live (TV series)
Himself
– Tobacco (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 15 May 2001 (2001) … Himself - Guest
 
2000 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.8 (2000) … Himself
 
2000 The List (TV series)
– Best TV Theme Songs (2000)
 
1993 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Allison Janney … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2012 Once Upon a Time: Magic Is Coming (TV movie)
King Leopold
 
2012 NCIS (TV series)
 
2008 President Hollywood (TV documentary)
Toby Ziegler (uncredited)
 
2007 For the Bible Tells Me So (documentary)
Toby Ziegler
 

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(2007) Stage: Appeared in "Underneath the Lintel", Duchess Theatre, London, England. See more »

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Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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