Ron Livingston

Birth Name:

Ronald Joseph Livingston

Birth Place:

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

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

2002Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2013Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated

Fast Facts