Ron Rifkin

Biography

Ron Rifkin (born October 31, 1939) is an American actor. His is best-known for his roles as Arvin Sloane on the spy drama Alias and as Saul Holden on the American family drama Brothers & Sisters.

Career Overview

Ron Rifkin has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Pulse Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Brothers and Sisters, Limitless, The Negotiator. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

91

Birth Date

1939-10-31 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Brothers and Sisters
• 

  Limitless
• 

  The Negotiator
• 

  L.A. Confidential
• 

  The Sum of All Fears
• 

  Alias

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Pulse Collection (1 titles)
• Jack Ryan (1 titles)
• The Sting Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Kevin Spacey (2 collaborations)
• Gene Wolande (2 collaborations)
• Paul Guilfoyle (2 collaborations)
• James Cromwell (2 collaborations)
• Lennie Loftin (2 collaborations)
• Dave Annable (1 collaborations)
• Sally Field (1 collaborations)
• Calista Flockhart (1 collaborations)
• Rachel Griffiths (1 collaborations)
• Matthew Rhys (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (91 credits)

  • Funny Pages

    Grandfather

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Minyan

    Josef

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Daddy

    Mr. Smith

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • A Star Is Born

    Carl

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • New Amsterdam

    - Good Soldiers (2019) ... Peter Fulton actor actors

    - The Forsaken (2019) ... Peter Fulton actor actors

    - A Seat at the Table (2019) ... Peter Fulton actor actors

    - Six or Seven Minutes (2019) ... Peter Fulton actor actors

    - Anthropocene (2018) ... Peter Fulton actor actors
    2018
  • They Shall Not Perish

    Henry Morgenthau

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • True Memoirs of an International Assassin

    Amos

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Limitless

    Dennis Finch

    actor

    actors

    - Finale (2) (2016) ... Dennis Finch actor actors

    - Finale (1) (2016) ... Dennis Finch actor actors

    - Hi, My Name Is Rebecca Harris (2016) ... Dennis Finch actor actors

    - A Dog's Breakfast (2016) ... Dennis Finch actor actors

    - Bezgranichnyy (2016) ... Dennis Finch actor actors
    2015
  • Blindspot

    - Deductions (2018) ... Rob Donnelly actor actors
    2015
  • Gotham

    - Rise of the Villains: Worse than a Crime (2015) ... Father Creal actor actors

    - Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham (2015) ... Father Creal actor actors

    - Rise of the Villains: A Bitter Pill to Swallow (2015) ... Father Creal actor actors

    - Rise of the Villains: Scarification (2015) ... Father Creal actor actors
    2014
  • The Words

    Timothy Epstein

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Elementary

    - Worth Several Cities (2016) ... Wayne Vachs actor actors
    2012
  • Smash

    - The Tonys (2013) ... Ron Rifkin actor actors
    2012
  • Touch

    - Leviathan (2013) ... Isaac actor actors
    2012
  • Peep World

    Henry Meyerwitz

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Good Wife

    - Winning Ugly (2015) ... Spencer Randolph actor actors
    2009
  • Brothers & Sisters: Family Album

    Self/Saul Holden

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Brothers and Sisters

    Saul Holden

    actor

    actors

    - Walker Down The Aisle (2011) ... Saul Holden actor actors

    - For Better Or For Worse (2011) ... Saul Holden actor actors

    - Father Unknown (2011) ... Saul Holden actor actors

    - Wouldn’t It Be Nice (2011) ... Saul Holden actor actors

    - Never Say Never (2011) ... Saul Holden actor actors
    2006
  • Pulse

    Dr. Waterson

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Tadpole

    Professor Tisch

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Just a Kiss

    Dr. Fauci

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Sum of All Fears

    Secretary of State Owens

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Dragonfly

    Charlie Dickinson

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Majestic

    Kevin Bannerman

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Alias

    Arvin Sloane

    actor

    actors

    - All the Time in the World (2006) ... Arvin Sloane actor actors

    - Reprisal (2006) ... Arvin Sloane actor actors

    - No Hard Feelings (2006) ... Arvin Sloane actor actors

    - I See Dead People (2006) ... Arvin Sloane actor actors

    - 30 Seconds (2006) ... Arvin Sloane actor actors
    2001
  • Sam the Man

    Richard

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Warden

    Judge Faschbinder

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • A Nero Wolfe Mystery

    - Over My Dead Body (1) (2001) ... Nikola Miltan actor actors

    - Prisoner's Base (2) (2001) ... Attorney Perry Helmar actor actors

    - Prisoner's Base (1) (2001) ... Perry Helmar actor actors
    2001
  • Deliberate Intent

    Howard Siegel

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Keeping the Faith

    Larry Friedman

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Flowers for Algernon

    Dr. Jonah Strauss

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Boiler Room

    Judge Marty Davis

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Drop Back Ten

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Producer's Backend (2014) ... Marvin Exley actor actors

    - Lost Reputation (1) (2012) ... Marvin Exley actor actors

    - Rhodium Nights (2012) ... Marvin Exley actor actors

    - Valentine's Day (2012) ... Marvin Exley actor actors

    - Lost Traveller (2011) ... Marvin Exley actor actors
    1999
  • The Negotiator

    Cdr. Grant Frost

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Sex and the City

    - A 'Vogue' Idea (2002) ... Julian Fisher actor actors
    1998
  • L.A. Confidential

    D.A. Ellis Loew

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • I'm Not Rappaport

    Feigenbaum

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Substance of Fire

    Isaac Geldhart

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Norma Jean & Marilyn

    Johnny Hyde

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Red Wind

    Frank Barsaly

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Last Summer in the Hamptons

    Eli Garfield

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Outer Limits

    - The Origin of Species (1998) ... Dr. Martin Nodel actor actors

    - Double Helix (1997) ... Dr. Martin Nodel actor actors
    1995
  • W.S.H.: The Myth of the Urban Myth

    Professor Pulling

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Wolf

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • ER

    - John Carter, M.D. (1996) ... Carl Vucelich actor actors

    - The Right Thing (1996) ... Carl Vucelich actor actors

    - It's Not Easy Being Greene (1996) ... Carl Vucelich actor actors

    - True Lies (1996) ... Carl Vucelich actor actors

    - Dead of Winter (1996) ... Carl Vucelich actor actors
    1994
  • Manhattan Murder Mystery

    Sy

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Fallen Angels

    - Red Wind (1995) ... Frank Barsaly actor actors
    1993
  • Husbands and Wives

    Richard

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Buying a Landslide

    Teddy Weinfeld

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Queen Esther

    Mordecai (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • JFK

    Mr. Goldberg (Spiesel)

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Law & Order

    - Self Defense (1992) ... Alex Drakos actor actors

    - Prescription for Death (1990) ... Defense Attorney Phillip Nevins actor actors
    1990
  • America's Funniest Home Videos

    - The Greatest Groin Hits, Macho Mishaps, and the Classic Nincompoop (2003) ... actor actors
    1989
  • Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8

    Allen Ginsberg

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Courage

    Eppy Lucido

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Do You Remember Love

    Gerry Kaplan

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Ratings Game

    TV Director

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Kidco

    George Tuskle

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Sleeping Beauty

    The Squire

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Sting II

    Eddie

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Another Woman's Child

    Barry Stein

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Day the Bubble Burst

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Faerie Tale Theatre

    - Sleeping Beauty (1983) ... The Squire actor actors
    1982
  • The Chosen

    Baseball Coach

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Hill Street Blues

    - Ratman and Bobbin (1984) ... Monty DiMair actor actors
    1981
  • Falcon Crest

    - The Betrayal (1983) ... Dr. Hal Lantry actor actors

    - The Double Dealing (1983) ... Dr. Hal Lantry actor actors

    - Chameleon Charades (1983) ... Dr. Hal Lantry actor actors

    - Solitary Confinement (1983) ... Dr. Hal Lantry actor actors

    - The Wages of Sin (1983) ... Dr. Hal Lantry actor actors
    1981
  • Mrs. R's Daughter

    Deputy D.A. Joseph Barron

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Knots Landing

    - Hitchhike (2) (1980) ... Stan Lesser actor actors

    - Hitchhike (1) (1980) ... Stan Lesser actor actors
    1979
  • The Big Fix

    Randy

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Rabbit Test

    Dr. Briscoe

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • A Question of Guilt

    Assistant District Attorney Verrell

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Heroes

    VA Doctor #2 (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • In the Glitter Palace

    Roger

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Alice

    - Sweet Charity (1979) ... actor actors
    1976
  • The Sunshine Boys

    T.V. Floor Manager

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • The Night That Panicked America

    Mercury Theatre Player

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • One Day at a Time

    - Indianapolis Story (1981) ... Nick Handris actor actors

    - Wicked Ann (1981) ... Nick Handris actor actors

    - Small Wonder II (1981) ... Nick Handris actor actors

    - Caveat Emptor (1981) ... Nick Handris actor actors

    - Alex's Project (1981) ... Nick Handris actor actors
    1975
  • Get Christie Love!

    Normand

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • The Rockford Files

    - The Trouble with Warren (1976) ... Warren Weeks actor actors

    - Roundabout (1975) ... Tom Robertson actor actors
    1974
  • The Suicide Club

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Barnaby Jones

    - Counterfall (1975) ... Snipper Wilcox actor actors
    1973
  • Kojak

    - No Immunity for Murder (1975) ... Rick Levene actor actors
    1973
  • Fuzz

    Cop Guarding the Mayor's Mansion (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Silent Running

    Marty Barker

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Awake and Sing!

    Sam Feinschreiber

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • The Love Song of Charles Faberman

    Charles Faberman

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Columbo

    - Make Me a Perfect Murder (1978) ... Luther actor actors
    1971
  • Cannon

    - The Deadly Conspiracy (I) (1975) ... actor actors
    1971
  • Flareup

    Sailor

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • The Devil's Eight

    Stewart Martin

    actor

    actors
    1969