Ron Rifkin

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Characters played by Ron Rifkin

Saul Holden — Brothers and Sisters (2006)

Saul is Nora's brother and a significant member of the extended Walker family. He helps look after Ojai Foods with Sarah and Tommy, later working alongside Holly and Rebecca after they become involved with the company. After the family sells the business, he opens a restaurant with Scotty.

D.A. Ellis Loew — L.A. Confidential (1997)

District attorney who is blackmailed by Sid Hudgens and Pierce Patchett using compromising photos of a homosexual tryst with a young actor. Coerced into cooperating with their scheme. Interrogated by Edmund Exley and Wendell White, he reveals the conspiracy involving Dudley Smith and Patchett.

Nick Handris — One Day at a Time (1975)

Nick is Ann's deceased boyfriend and the father of Alex. Although he is no longer alive when Alex moves into Ann's home, his death directly leads to Alex joining the household and reshaping Ann's family responsibilities.

Secretary of State Owens — The Sum of All Fears (2002)

Diplomat managing international negotiations.

Cdr. Grant Frost — The Negotiator (1998)

Danny's trusted commander and friend who is revealed to be the mastermind behind the police disability fund embezzlement scheme and Nate's killer. He orchestrates the cover-up, burns evidence to escape, but is ultimately arrested after his confession is broadcast to the police.

Arvin Sloane — Alias (2001)

He is the former leader of SD-6 and one of the principal forces opposing Sydney. After SD-6's destruction, he remains tied to Rambaldi artifacts, is briefly recast as a humanitarian, and helps run APO. He later secretly works for The Shed as a mole while seeking a cure for his daughter, but his deeper pursuit of immortality leads to conflict with Sydney and Jack.

Marty Barker — Silent Running (1972)

One of the two remaining crewmen aboard the Valley Forge. He is trapped in a geodesic dome by Lowell and killed when Lowell detonates the dome to eliminate opposition to his rebellion.

Judge Marty Davis — Boiler Room (2000)

Judge Marty Davis is Seth's father and a federal judge who regards Seth as a disappointment because of his illegal casino and college dropout status. After learning about J. T. Marlin, he condemns Seth for harming investors, but later reconciles and considers helping him bring down the firm.

Kevin Bannerman — The Majestic (2001)

Peter Appleton’s attorney, who informs him that he has been labeled a communist because of a college antiwar meeting. Kevin later explains that Lucille Angstrom identified Peter to the committee. His legal advice frames Peter’s blacklist crisis, even though Peter ultimately rejects the suggested strategy.

Amos — True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016)

Amos is Sam Larson’s friend and a self-described former Mossad analyst who tells Larson the story that inspires his bestselling novel. Near the end, he is revealed to be the real assassin described in the book. He shoots Gen. Ruiz before disappearing, saving Larson and Rosa Bolivar from execution.

Josef — Minyan (2020)

Josef is David's widowed grandfather and the family member with whom David has the closest bond. When he downsizes from his large apartment to subsidized housing, he brings David along. To secure approval for the apartment, Josef commits himself and David to help make up the quorum for a Jewish prayer circle.

Eddie — The Sting II (1983)

Minor character, possibly a gambler or associate.

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

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q352547), public domain (CC0).