Victor Slezak

Victor Slezak, born as Victor Michael Szelazek on July 30, 1957, is a notable figure in American stage, television, and screen acting. He is renowned for his appearances in various films such as 'The Bridges of Madison County' (1995), 'Beyond Rangoon' (1995), 'The Devil's Own' (1997), 'The Siege' (1998), 'The Cat's Meow' (2001), 'Timequest' where he performed as John F. Kennedy (2002), and 'The Notorious Bettie Page' (2005). Slezak's acting career took a noteworthy turn on Broadway, where he marked his prominence by reprising the role of John F. Kennedy, opposite Margaret Colin, in 'Jackie: An American Life'. In an Off-Broadway production in 2007, he portrayed the character of a father in 'Beauty on the Vine' at the Harold Clurman Theatre, sharing the limelight with actress Olivia Wilde. The Ohio-born actor, despite the shared surname, holds no relations to Walter Slezak or Erika Slezak. His surname's roots can be traced back to either Czech or Polish origin, reflecting the ethnic identity of 'Silesian'. In personal life, he is happily married to Leslie Rawlings and together, they parent one child.