At age 17, he moved to New York and studied acting under Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse.
Made movie debut as a young killer in 1974's Death Wish; three years later, he had a memorable bit part in Annie Hall as a party guest.
Founded Playhouse West with Robert Carnegie in North Hollywood, CA in 1980.
Is an accomplished jazz pianist; fronts a jazz band called the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, which is named after a family friend.
Played Det. Zack Nichols in 2009 and 2010 on Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He left the series due to concerns about the future of the crime drama, which went off the air in June, 2011.
Awards
2005, Critics' Choice Awards — Best Acting Ensemble: Nominee
2005, Emmy — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Nominee
2014, Screen Actors Guild Awards — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Nominee
1983, Genie Awards — Best Performance by a Foreign Actor: Nominee
1993, Independent Spirit Awards — Best Supporting Male: Nominee
1995, Oscar — Best Short Film, Live Action: Nominee