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Ron Rifkin, actor
Actor

Ron Rifkin: Movies & Box Office

films
28
on screen
1969–2021
box office
$163M
average score
68
Born
October 31, 1939 (age 86)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Full name
Saul M. Rifkin
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1966-present
Spouses
Iva Rifkin
Career at a glance

Ron Rifkin's Career in Numbers

Ron Rifkin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ron Rifkin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Flareup (1969) to Minyan (2021), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Ron Rifkin Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 2
  2. 1970s 10
  3. 1980s 8
  4. 1990s 4
  5. 2000s 3
  6. 2020s 1

The 1970s were Ron Rifkin's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Ron Rifkin Movies by Genre

  • Drama 10
  • Comedy 7
  • Crime 3
  • Thriller 3
  • Tv movie 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Romance 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Ron Rifkin has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Ron Rifkin Career Milestones

First film
Flareup 1969
Biggest box office hit
Wolf $131M worldwide
Best-rated film
Minyan Movie Echo Score 68
Newest film
Minyan 2021
28 credits

Ron Rifkin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ron Rifkin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 2021 Minyan (2021) movie poster Minyan as Josef · Drama Movie Echo Score: 68
  2. 2001 Sam the Man (2001) movie poster Sam the Man as Richard · Comedy
  3. 2000 Deliberate Intent (2000) movie poster Deliberate Intent as Howard Siegel · Drama
  4. 2000 Flowers for Algernon (2000) movie poster Flowers for Algernon as Dr. Jonah Strauss · Drama
  5. 1996 Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) movie poster Norma Jean & Marilyn as Johnny Hyde · Drama
  6. 1995 Last Summer in the Hamptons (1995) movie poster Last Summer in the Hamptons as Eli Garfield · Comedy
  7. 1994 Wolf (1994) movie poster Wolf as Doctor · Drama
  8. 1993 Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) movie poster Manhattan Murder Mystery Mystery
  9. 1987 Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 (1987) movie poster Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 as Allen Ginsberg · Drama
  10. 1986 Courage (1986) movie poster Courage as Eppy Lucido · Tv movie
  11. 1985 Do You Remember Love (1985) movie poster Do You Remember Love as Gerry Kaplan · Drama
  12. 1984 The Ratings Game (1984) movie poster The Ratings Game as TV Director · Comedy
  13. 1984 Kidco (1984) movie poster Kidco as George Tuskle · Comedy
  14. 1983 Sleeping Beauty (1983) movie poster Sleeping Beauty as The Squire · Romance
  15. 1983 The Sting II (1983) movie poster The Sting II as Eddie · Crime
  16. 1982 The Chosen (1982) movie poster The Chosen Drama
  17. 1978 The Big Fix (1978) movie poster The Big Fix as Randy · Comedy
  18. 1978 Rabbit Test (1978) movie poster Rabbit Test as Dr. Briscoe · Comedy
  19. 1978 A Question of Guilt (1978) movie poster A Question of Guilt as Assistant District Attorney Verrell · Tv movie
  20. 1977 In the Glitter Palace (1977) movie poster In the Glitter Palace as Roger · Crime
  21. 1975 The Sunshine Boys (1975) movie poster The Sunshine Boys as T.V. Floor Manager · Comedy
  22. 1975 The Night That Panicked America (1975) movie poster The Night That Panicked America as Mercury Theatre Player · Drama
  23. 1974 Get Christie Love! (1974) movie poster Get Christie Love! as Normand · Thriller
  24. 1972 Fuzz (1972) movie poster Fuzz as Cop Guarding the Mayor's Mansion (uncredited) · Crime
  25. 1972 Awake and Sing! (1972) movie poster Awake and Sing! as Sam Feinschreiber · Drama
  26. 1972 Silent Running (1972) movie poster Silent Running Sci-Fi
  27. 1969 Flareup (1969) movie poster Flareup as Sailor · Thriller
  28. 1969 The Devil’s Eight (1969) movie poster The Devil’s Eight as Stewart Martin · Thriller
Biography

Who Is Ron Rifkin?

Ron Rifkin was born in New York City, U.S. in 1939 and is 86 years old. Credited on films since 1969, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ron Rifkin, born Saul M. Rifkin on October 31, 1939, is an acclaimed American actor, having enjoyed a fruitful and varied career across film, television, and stage. He is perhaps most recognized for his compelling performances as Arvin Sloane in the spy drama Alias, Saul Holden in the drama series Brothers & Sisters, and District Attorney Ellis Loew in L.A. Confidential. Beyond these notable roles, Rifkin has an extensive list of film credits including classics like Silent Running (1972), The Sunshine Boys (1975), and The Big Fix (1978) to JFK (1991), Husbands and Wives (1992), and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993). Television credits include numerous made-for-TV movies, miniseries, regular roles on series like The Rockford Files, One Day at a Time, and Alias, with guest appearances on several popular series such as Barnaby Jones and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. His career took a victorious turn when he received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Herr Schultz in the 1998 revival of Cabaret. Additional theatre credits encompass diverse works such as David Hirson's Wrong Mountain, Arthur Miller's Broken Glass, Ivan Turgenev's A Month in the Country, and Neil Simon's Proposals. Ron currently portrays a recurring character, Defense Attorney Marvin Stan Exely on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and stars in Limitless as Brian Finch's father Dennis Finch. He also enjoys a successful audiobook narration career, having read for titles like Jerry Spinelli's Milkweed and Lois Lowry's The Giver.

Works with

Who Ron Rifkin Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ron Rifkin shares the most films with. Jeremy Kagan comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Val Avery (3).

FAQ

Ron Rifkin: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ron Rifkin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ron Rifkin been in?

Ron Rifkin is credited on 28 films, from 1969 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ron Rifkin's highest-grossing movie?

Wolf (1994) is Ron Rifkin's biggest box office hit, with $131M worldwide, ahead of The Big Fix (1978) ($13.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Ron Rifkin's movies have made $163M.

Ron Rifkin's biggest hits

What is the best Ron Rifkin movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ron Rifkin's best-rated film is Minyan (2021) with a score of 68.

Best Ron Rifkin movies, ranked

How old is Ron Rifkin?

Ron Rifkin is 86 years old, born on October 31, 1939 in New York City, U.S..

What is Ron Rifkin's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ron Rifkin's filmography is Minyan (2021), in the role of Josef.

Who does Ron Rifkin work with most often?

Ron Rifkin shares the most films with Jeremy Kagan (6 films), Val Avery (3 films) and Elaine Kagan (2 films).

The Best Ron Rifkin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.

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