---
name: "Ron Rifkin"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/ron-rifkin"
fi1m_id: "ron-rifkin"
imdb_id: "nm0726492"
tmdb_id: 12122
wikidata_id: "Q352547"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "31 October 1939"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 77
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-04T23:45:25.686929+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Ron Rifkin

## Identity

Ron Rifkin

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/ron-rifkin
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** ron-rifkin
- **IMDb ID:** nm0726492
- **TMDB ID:** 12122
- **Wikidata ID:** Q352547
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Rifkin, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q352547, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0726492/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12122

Actor. Born 31 October 1939 in New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 31 October 1939, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1972–2018
- **Also known as:** 론 리프킨, Saul M. Rifkin, ران ریفکین
- **Average Fi1m score:** 77, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 76 (1), 1990s 77 (3), 2000s 74 (1), 2010s 82 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 82 to 82 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 6 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 5, Romance 3, Action & Adventure 1, Adventure 1, Comedy 1, Crime 1
- **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $694m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Rifkin, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q352547, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0726492/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12122

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*L.A. Confidential*](https://film.one/film/l-a-confidential.md) (88)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*Husbands and Wives*](https://film.one/film/husbands-and-wives.md) (83)
- **Disney+:** [*Alias*](https://film.one/tv/alias.md) (74)
- **Tubi:** [*Wolf*](https://film.one/film/wolf.md) (60)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Ron Rifkin is an American actor born in New York City. He has appeared in numerous films and television series, with early credits including roles in *JFK* (1991) and *Husbands and Wives* (1992).

Rifkin is best known for his performances as Arvin Sloane in the series *Alias* (2001–2006) and Saul Holden in *Brothers & Sisters* (2006–2011). His film work includes *L.A. Confidential* (1997), in which he played District Attorney Ellis Loew, as well as *The Negotiator* (1998), *The Sum of All Fears* (2002) and *A Star Is Born* (2018).

A stage actor by training, Rifkin won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Herr Schultz in the 1998 Broadway revival of *Cabaret*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, rottentomatoes.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *A Star Is Born* (2018), Fi1m 82, as Carl — [page](https://film.one/film/a-star-is-born.md)
- *Alias* (2001), Fi1m 74, as Arvin Sloane — [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md)
- *L.A. Confidential* (1997), Fi1m 88, as D.A. Ellis Loew — [page](https://film.one/film/l-a-confidential.md)
- *Wolf* (1994), Fi1m 60, as Doctor — [page](https://film.one/film/wolf.md)
- *Husbands and Wives* (1992), Fi1m 83, as Richard — [page](https://film.one/film/husbands-and-wives.md)
- *Silent Running* (1972), Fi1m 76, as Marty Barker — [page](https://film.one/film/silent-running.md)

## Complete filmography (113)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Funny Pages* (2022), as Grandfather
- *Minyan* (2020), as Josef
- *Daddy* (2019), as Mr. Smith
- *A Star Is Born* (2018), as Carl — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/a-star-is-born.md)
- *New Amsterdam* (2018), series, as Peter Fulton
- *They Shall Not Perish* (2017), as Henry Morgenthau
- *True Memoirs of an International Assassin* (2016), as Amos
- *Limitless* (2015), series, as Dennis Finch
- *Blindspot* (2015), series, as Rob Donnelly
- *Gotham* (2014), series, as Father Creal, Father Creel
- *Elementary* (2012), series, as Wayne Vachs
- *The Words* (2012), as Timothy Epstein
- *Smash* (2012), series, as Ron Rifkin
- *Touch* (2012), series, as Isaac
- *Peep World* (2010), as Henry Meyerwitz
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Spencer Randolph — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Brothers and Sisters* (2006), series, as Saul Holden
- *Pulse* (2006), as Dr. Waterson
- *Tadpole* (2002), as Professor Tisch
- *Just a Kiss* (2002), as Dr. Fauci
- *The Sum of All Fears* (2002), as Secretary of State Owens
- *Dragonfly* (2002), as Charlie Dickinson
- *The Majestic* (2001), as Kevin Bannerman
- *Alias* (2001), series, as Arvin Sloane — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md)
- *A Nero Wolfe Mystery* (2001), series, as Perry Helmar, Attorney Perry Helmar, Nikola Miltan
- *Sam the Man* (2001), as Richard
- *The Warden* (2001), as Judge Faschbinder
- *Deliberate Intent* (2000), as Howard Siegel
- *Keeping the Faith* (2000), as Larry Friedman
- *Flowers for Algernon* (2000), as Dr. Jonah Strauss
- *Boiler Room* (2000), as Judge Marty Davis
- *Drop Back Ten* (2000), Actor
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Marvin Exley
- *The Negotiator* (1998), as Cdr. Grant Frost
- *Sex and the City* (1998), series, as Julian Fisher
- *L.A. Confidential* (1997), as D.A. Ellis Loew — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/l-a-confidential.md)
- *Leaving L.A.* (1997), series, as Dr. Neil Bernstein
- *I'm Not Rappaport* (1996), as Feigenbaum
- *The Substance of Fire* (1996), as Isaac Geldhart
- *Norma Jean & Marilyn* (1996), as Johnny Hyde
- *Red Wind* (1995), as Frank Barsaly
- *Last Summer in the Hamptons* (1995), as Eli Garfield
- *The Outer Limits* (1995), series, as Dr. Martin Nodel
- *W.S.H.: The Myth of the Urban Myth* (1994), as Professor Pulling
- *ER* (1994), series, as Carl Vucelich — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Wolf* (1994), as Doctor — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/wolf.md)
- *Fallen Angels* (1993), series, as Frank Barsaly — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/fallen-angels-1993.md)
- *Manhattan Murder Mystery* (1993), as Sy
- *Husbands and Wives* (1992), as Richard — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/husbands-and-wives.md)
- *Buying a Landslide* (1992), as Teddy Weinfeld
- *Queen Esther* (1992), as Mordecai (voice)
- *JFK* (1991), as Mr. Goldberg (Spiesel) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/jfk.md)
- *The Trials of Rosie O'Neill* (1990), series, as Ben Meyer
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Defense Attorney Phillip Nevins, Alex Drakos — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8* (1987), as Allen Ginsberg
- *Courage* (1986), as Eppy Lucido
- *Dress Gray* (1986), series, as Maj. Consor
- *Do You Remember Love* (1985), as Gerry Kaplan
- *Evergreen* (1985), series, as Solly
- *The Ratings Game* (1984), as TV Director
- *Kidco* (1984), as George Tuskle
- *Sleeping Beauty* (1983), as The Squire
- *The Sting II* (1983), as Eddie
- *The Winds of War* (1983), series, as Mark Hartley
- *Another Woman's Child* (1983), as Barry Stein
- *Faerie Tale Theatre* (1982), series, as The Squire
- *The Day the Bubble Burst* (1982), Actor
- *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Leonard (segment 'The Home')
- *Falcon Crest* (1981), series, as Dr. Hal Lantry
- *The Chosen* (1981), as Baseball Coach
- *Hill Street Blues* (1981), series, as Monty DiMair — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/hill-street-blues.md)
- *Knots Landing* (1979), series, as Stan Lesser
- *Mrs. R's Daughter* (1979), as Deputy D.A. Joseph Barron
- *The Mary Tyler Moore Hour* (1979), series, Actor
- *Greatest Heroes of the Bible* (1978), series, as Beseleel
- *The Big Fix* (1978), as Randy
- *Rabbit Test* (1978), as Dr. Briscoe
- *Husbands, Wives & Lovers* (1978), series, Actor
- *A Question of Guilt* (1978), as Assistant District Attorney Verrell
- *Heroes* (1977), as VA Doctor #2 (uncredited)
- *Soap* (1977), series, as Dr. Kanter
- *Rafferty* (1977), series, Actor
- *In the Glitter Palace* (1977), as Roger
- *The Tony Randall Show* (1976), series, Actor
- *Alice* (1976), series, Actor
- *One Day at a Time* (1975), series, as Nick Handris
- *The Sunshine Boys* (1975), as T.V. Floor Manager
- *The Night That Panicked America* (1975), as Mercury Theatre Player
- *Doc* (1975), series, Actor
- *When Things Were Rotten* (1975), series, as Prince John
- *The Rockford Files* (1974), series, as Tom Robertson, Warren Weeks — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-rockford-files.md)
- *Get Christie Love!* (1974), as Normand
- *Kojak* (1973), series, as Rick Levene — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/kojak.md)
- *Adam's Rib* (1973), series, as Assistant District Attorney Roy Mendelsohn
- *The Suicide Club* (1973), Actor
- *Barnaby Jones* (1973), series, as Snipper Wilcox
- *The Sandy Duncan Show* (1972), series, Actor
- *The Bob Newhart Show* (1972), series, as Jeff Boggs
- *Fuzz* (1972), as Cop Guarding the Mayor's Mansion (uncredited)
- *Silent Running* (1972), as Marty Barker — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/silent-running.md)
- *Awake and Sing!* (1972), as Sam Feinschreiber
- *The Love Song of Charles Faberman* (1972), as Charles Faberman
- *McMillan & Wife* (1971), series, as Aaron Leacock
- *Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law* (1971), series, as Marty Dyer
- *Columbo* (1971), series, as Luther — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/columbo.md)
- *Cannon* (1971), series, Actor
- *The Mary Tyler Moore Show* (1970), series, as Ed Schroeder — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mary-tyler-moore-show.md)
- *Flareup* (1969), as Sailor
- *Medical Center* (1969), series, Actor
- *Room 222* (1969), series, Actor
- *The Devil's Eight* (1969), as Stewart Martin
- *Gidget* (1965), series, Actor
- *Valentine's Day* (1964), series, Actor

## Awards

### Other awards — 2 won

- Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor 1994: Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor (won)
- Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor 1992: Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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