Richard Schiff

70 years old Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Richard Schiff (born May 27, 1955) is an American actor best known for playing Toby Ziegler on the NBC television drama The West Wing, a role for which he received an Emmy Award. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, he is the middle of three sons of Edward, a real estate lawyer, and Charlotte, a cable TV and publishing executive. His parents divorced when he was 12, and he dropped out of high school, switching to night school before later studying at the City College of New York, though he did not graduate. After living for a time in Colorado, he returned to New York to study acting and began his career doing experimental works in New York's downtown theater district and independent films. Schiff has since appeared in over fifty films, including notable roles in Seven, Malcolm X, City Hall, Deep Impact, The Lost World, I Am Sam, Ray, Man of Steel, and many others. He made his directorial debut with The West Wing, directing an episode entitled "Talking Points." In recent years, he provided the voice and motion-capture for Odin in Santa Monica Studio's God of War: Ragnarök, released in 2022. Throughout his career, Schiff has established himself as a versatile character actor capable of handling both dramatic and comedic roles across film, television, and theater.

Recent movies

# Name Character Rating
1 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Most waited movies 2022 		U.S. Secretary of State 6.9
2 A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020) Toby Ziegler -
3 Psych 2: Lassie Come Home (2020) Dr. Emile Herschel 7.4
4 After Class (2019) Jeff Cohen -
5 Clemency (2019) Marty Lumetta 6.7
6 American Fable (2017) Jonathan 5.7
7 Geostorm (2017) Virginia Senator Thomas Cross 5.6
8 Alien Code (2017) Dr. Miles Driskoll 6
9 Shock and Awe (2017) The Usual 6
10 The Automatic Hate (2016) Dr. Ronald Green -
11 Take Me to the River (2015) Don 7
12 Entourage (2015) Director 6.5
13 Decoding Annie Parker (2014) Mr. Allen 6.3
14 Before I Disappear (2014) Bruce 7.8
15 Kill the Messenger (2014) Richard Zuckerman 6.4
16 The Gambler (2014) Jeweler 6.2
17 Man of Steel (2013) Dr. Emil Hamilton 7.2
18 Knife Fight (2013) Dimitris Vargas -
19 Beach Pillows (2013) Henry Midwood 5
20 Fire with Fire (2012) Harold Gethers 6.1
21 Johnny English Reborn (2011) Fisher 6.2
22 Innocent (2011) Tommy Molto -
23 The Infidel (2010) Lenny Goldberg 6
24 Made in Dagenham (2010) Robert Tooley 7.4
25 Imagine That (2009) Carl Simons 5.9
26 Solitary Man (2009) Steve Heller 5.4
27 Last Chance Harvey (2008) Marvin 6.9
28 Martian Child (2007) Lefkowitz 6.7
29 Civic Duty (2006) FBI Agent Tom Hilary 4
30 Ray (2004)
Oscars 2005 		Jerry Wexler 7.5
31 People I Know (2002) Elliot Sharansky 6
32 I Am Sam (2001)
Oscars 2002 		Mr. Turner 7.6
33 What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) Walter Greenbaum 6.2
34 Whatever It Takes (2000) P.E. Teacher 4.7
35 Lucky Numbers (2000) Jerry Green 5.3
36 Gun Shy (2000) Elliott 8
37 Forever Lulu (2000) Jerome Ellsworth -
38 Heaven (1999) Stanner -
39 Crazy in Alabama (1999) Norman the Chauffeur -
40 Forces of Nature (1999) Joe Farrell 5.5
41 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998) Mr. Green -
42 Deep Impact (1998) Don Biederman 6.4
43 Living Out Loud (1998) Phil Francato 5
44 Doctor Dolittle (1998) Dr. Gene Reiss 5.7
45 The Pentagon Wars (1998) Colonel Smith 8
46 The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Oscars 1998 		Eddie Carr 6.6
47 Touch (1997) Jerry 6
48 Volcano (1997) Haskins 6
49 City Hall (1996) Larry Schwartz 6.5
50 The Arrival (1996) Calvin 6.6
51 The Trigger Effect (1996) Gun Shop Clerk 7
52 Michael (1996) Italian Waiter 5.5
53 Grace of My Heart (1996) Audition Record Producer 4.5
54 Se7en (1995) Mark Swarr 8.6
55 Rough Magic (1995) Marvin Wiggins -
56 Tank Girl (1995) Trooper in Trench 6.1
57 Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (1994) Movietone News Director -
58 Speed (1994) Train Driver 7.4
59 The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) Mailroom Screamer 6.8
60 Major League II (1994) Director 6
61 Speechless (1994) Sound Technician (uncredited) 3
62 Ghost in the Machine (1993) Scanner Technician 6
63 My Life (1993) Young Bill Ivanovich 10
64 Skinner (1993) Eddie -
65 The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) Life Photographer -
66 Rapid Fire (1992) Art Teacher 6.3
67 Hoffa (1992) Government Attorney 6.4
68 The Bodyguard (1992) Skip Thomas 6.3
69 Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) Gun Clerk 4.9
70 The Public Eye (1992) Photographer - Thompson Street 6
71 Malcolm X (1992) JFK Reporter 7.7
72 Till Death Us Do Part (1992) Jack Wells -
73 Young Guns II (1990) Rat Bag 7.5