1955-05-27 Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Richard Schiff (born May 27, 1955) is an American actor best known for playing Toby Ziegler on the NBC television drama The West Wing, a role for which he received an Emmy Award. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, he is the middle of three sons of Edward, a real estate lawyer, and Charlotte, a cable TV and publishing executive. His parents divorced when he was 12, and he dropped out of high school, switching to night school before later studying at the City College of New York, though he did not graduate. After living for a time in Colorado, he returned to New York to study acting and began his career doing experimental works in New York's downtown theater district and independent films. Schiff has since appeared in over fifty films, including notable roles in Seven, Malcolm X, City Hall, Deep Impact, The Lost World, I Am Sam, Ray, Man of Steel, and many others. He made his directorial debut with The West Wing, directing an episode entitled "Talking Points." In recent years, he provided the voice and motion-capture for Odin in Santa Monica Studio's God of War: Ragnarök, released in 2022. Throughout his career, Schiff has established himself as a versatile character actor capable of handling both dramatic and comedic roles across film, television, and theater.
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Swipe NYC | Steve | 2023-04-24 |
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | U.S. Secretary of State | 2022-11-09 |
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Psych 2: Lassie Come Home | Dr. Emile Herschel | 2020-07-15 |
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A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote | Toby Ziegler | 2020-10-15 |
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After Class | Jeff Cohen | 2019-12-06 |
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Clemency | Marty Lumetta | 2019-12-27 |
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Vandal | Jacob Lipman | 2019-03-07 |
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American Fable | Jonathan | 2017-02-17 |
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Shock and Awe | The Usual | 2017-12-09 |
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Geostorm | Virginia Senator Thomas Cross | 2017-10-12 |
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Alien Code | Dr. Miles Driskoll | 2017-04-23 |
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The Automatic Hate | Dr. Ronald Green | 2016-03-11 |
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Entourage | Director | 2015-06-03 |
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Take Me to the River | Don | 2015-01-26 |
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Decoding Annie Parker | Mr. Allen | 2014-05-02 |
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Before I Disappear | Bruce | 2014-10-11 |
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Kill the Messenger | Richard Zuckerman | 2014-10-09 |
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The Gambler | Jeweler | 2014-12-25 |
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Knife Fight | Dimitris Vargas | 2013-01-25 |
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Man of Steel | Dr. Emil Hamilton | 2013-06-12 |
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Beach Pillows | Henry Midwood | 2013-01-01 |
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Fire with Fire | Harold Gethers | 2012-08-31 |
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Innocent | Tommy Molto | 2011-11-29 |
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Johnny English Reborn | Fisher | 2011-09-15 |
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Another Harvest Moon | Jeffrey | 2010-10-06 |
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Made in Dagenham | Robert Tooley | 2010-10-01 |
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The Infidel | Lenny Goldberg | 2010-02-18 |
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Imagine That | Carl Simons | 2009-06-19 |
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PoliWood | Self | 2009-07-03 |
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Solitary Man | Steve Heller | 2009-09-07 |
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Last Chance Harvey | Marvin | 2008-12-25 |
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Martian Child | Lefkowitz | 2007-11-02 |
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Civic Duty | FBI Agent Tom Hilary | 2006-04-26 |
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Ray | Jerry Wexler | 2004-10-29 |
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People I Know | Elliot Sharansky | 2002-11-21 |
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What's the Worst That Could Happen? | Walter Greenbaum | 2001-05-31 |
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I Am Sam | Mr. Turner | 2001-12-28 |
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Whatever It Takes | P.E. Teacher | 2000-03-31 |
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Forever Lulu | Jerome Ellsworth | 2000-07-07 |
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Lucky Numbers | Jerry Green | 2000-10-27 |
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Gun Shy | Elliott | 2000-02-04 |
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Crazy in Alabama | Norman the Chauffeur | 1999-10-22 |
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Forces of Nature | Joe Farrell | 1999-03-12 |
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Heaven | Stanner | 1999-04-29 |
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Mr. Green | 1998-02-01 |
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Living Out Loud | Phil Francato | 1998-10-30 |
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Doctor Dolittle | Dr. Gene Reiss | 1998-06-26 |
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The Pentagon Wars | Colonel Smith | 1998-02-28 |
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Deep Impact | Don Biederman | 1998-05-08 |
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Volcano | Haskins | 1997-04-25 |
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Santa Fe | Alex | 1997-06-25 |
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Touch | Jerry | 1997-02-14 |
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Eddie Carr | 1997-05-23 |
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Loved | District Attorney Steve Waters | 1997-10-31 |
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Special Report: Journey to Mars | Eric Altman | 1996-03-25 |
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Michael | Italian Waiter | 1996-12-25 |
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The Arrival | Calvin | 1996-05-31 |
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The Trigger Effect | Gun Shop Clerk | 1996-08-30 |
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City Hall | Larry Schwartz | 1996-02-16 |
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Grace of My Heart | Audition Record Producer | 1996-09-13 |
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Tank Girl | Trooper in Trench | 1995-03-31 |
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Se7en | Mark Swarr | 1995-09-22 |
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Rough Magic | Marvin Wiggins | 1995-09-07 |
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The Hudsucker Proxy | Mailroom Screamer | 1994-03-11 |
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Major League II | Director | 1994-03-30 |
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Speed | Train Driver | 1994-06-09 |
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Speechless | Sound Technician (uncredited) | 1994-12-16 |
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Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight | Movietone News Director | 1994-06-12 |
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Ghost in the Machine | Scanner Technician | 1993-12-20 |
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My Life | Young Bill Ivanovich | 1993-11-12 |
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The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom | Life Photographer | 1993-04-10 |
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Skinner | Eddie | 1993-10-01 |
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Till Death Us Do Part | Jack Wells | 1992-02-18 |
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The Bodyguard | Skip Thomas | 1992-11-25 |
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The Public Eye | Photographer - Thompson Street | 1992-10-16 |
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Rapid Fire | Art Teacher | 1992-08-21 |
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Malcolm X | JFK Reporter | 1992-11-18 |
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Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Gun Clerk | 1992-02-21 |
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Hoffa | Government Attorney | 1992-12-25 |
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Young Guns II | Rat Bag | 1990-08-01 |
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Trenchcoat in Paradise | Mole | 1989-10-18 |
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Medium Straight | Pat Harding | 1988-11-03 |
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Arena Brains | Deli Man | 1987-10-01 |
