Ron Livingston Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Fright Meter Award in 2013 for best supporting actor in "The Conjuring․"
• Starred alongside Chris Penn in "Holly," an indie film which brings attention to sex trafficking of children in Cambodia
• Attended Yale University and received his bachelor's degree in theater, receiving his first acting experience at Theatre Cedar Rapids
• He and actress Rosemarie DeWitt met on the set of their show "Standoff" and later married in 2009
• Received his first film role in Dolly Parton's film "Straight Talk" in 1992
• Got involved in the local theater scene in Chicago before breaking into film
• Quote: "[on why he moved to Chicago to pursue acting] "It was within Greyhound striking distance of home․ It was a good place to start out․""
• Quote: "I'm just a fan of good-to-great movies, whatever the genre․"
• Starred in the off-Broadway stage production of "In A Dark Dark House," in 2007 alongside Frederick Weller
• Was cast as Caldwell in the comedy film "Dinner for Schmucks," which starred Steve Carell and Paul Rudd