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Richard Schiff: Biography, Facts and Career

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Richard Schiff (born May 27, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Toby Ziegler on The West Wing, a role for which he received an Emmy Award. Schiff made his television directorial debut with The West Wing, directing an episode titled "Talking Points". He is on the National Advisory Board of the Council for a Livable World. He had a recurring role on the HBO series Ballers. He had a leading role in ABC's medical drama The Good Doctor, as Dr. Aaron Glassman, and portrayed Odin in Santa Monica Studio's God of War: Ragnarök, released in 2022.

Quick facts about Richard Schiff

  • Full name: Richard Schiff
  • Born: 1955-05-27
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q355209

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Who is Richard Schiff?

Richard Schiff (born May 27, 1955) is an American actor.

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Richard Schiff is United States.

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Richard Schiff was born on 1955-05-27.

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