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Ron Rifkin Biography

Birth Name:Saul M. Rifkin

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 1991, received the Obie, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and Drama-Logue awards for Best Actor for his role in the play "The Substance of Fire․"
  • Won the Tony Award in 1998 for Best Supporting Actor in "Cabaret" on Broadway
  • Best known for his roles as Arvin Sloane on spy drama "Alias" and Saul Holden on "Brothers & Sisters․"
  • Made his stage debut in 1961 in the play "Come Blow Your Horn," produced by respected playwright Neil Simon
  • Quote: "I'm always attracted to roles that have some dimension and some challenge for me․"
  • Quote: "I'm more comfortable on a stage than I am in my own house․"
  • Has provided the narration for several audio books

Awards

  • 1997CableACE-Guest Actor in a Dramatic Special or Series: nominated
  • 2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Parental Units: nominated
  • 2005WIN Award-Actor in Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: nominated