Ron Leibman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 11, 1937 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- December 6, 2019
- Active Years
- 1944–2010 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 62 credits in database
Biography
Ron Leibman was an American actor born in New York City, New York, USA on October 11, 1937. He acted in films such as Where's Poppa? and The Hot Rock. Leibman also appeared in the crime drama series Kaz, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1979. He played the role of Roy Cohn in Angels in America, earning him a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award in 1993. Additionally, Leibman provided the voice of Ron Cadillac in Archer and played Dr. Leonard Green on a sitcom. He passed away on December 6, 2019, at the age of 82.
Career overview
Ron Leibman was an American actor who began his career in the early 1970s. One of his early notable film appearances was in the 1970 film Where's Poppa?. He also appeared in The Hot Rock in 1972 and Norma Rae in 1979. In addition to his film work, Leibman had a successful television career, including a short-lived crime drama series.
Leibman's performance in the series Kaz earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in 1979 for his role as Martin 'Kaz' Kazinsky. He continued to work in television and film throughout his career, appearing in a range of projects. In the 1980s, Leibman appeared in the film Zorro, The Gay Blade.
Later in his career, Leibman became known for his voice work, including a role in the animated series Archer. He also appeared in the sitcom Fr, playing the role of Dr. Leonard Green. Leibman's performance in the play Angels in America earned him both the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play in 1993 for his portrayal of Roy Cohn.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- A Little Help (2010) as Warren Dunning
- Archer (2009) as Ron Cadillac (voice)
- Archer (2009) as Ron Cadillac (archive sound) (uncredited)
- Archer (2009) In Memory Of
- Garden State (2004) as Dr. Cohen
- Auto Focus (2002) as Lenny
- Personal Velocity (2002) as Avram Herskowitz
- Dummy (2002) as Lou Schoichet
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Stan Villani
- The Sopranos (1999) as Dr. Lior Plepler
- Holding the Baby (1998) as Stan Peterson
- Just the Ticket (1998) as Barry the Book
- The Practice (1997) as Atty. Robert Colby
- Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) as Morgenstern
- Don King: Only in America (1997) as Harry Shondor
- A Rugrats Chanukah (1996) as Rabbi / Old Man (voice)
- Central Park West (1995) as Allen Rush
- Friends (1994) as Leonard Green
- Duckman (1994) as Geofredo (voice)
- In the Wings: Angels in America On Broadway (1993)
- Fish Police (1992) as The Codfather (voice)
- Pacific Station (1991) as Al Burkhardt
- Law & Order (1990) as Paul Kopell
- Law & Order (1990) as Defense Attorney Barry Nathanson
- Seven Hours to Judgment (1988) as David Reardon
- Aaron's Way (1988)
- Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami (1988) as Simon Resnick
- Class Act: A Teacher's Story (1987) as Sam Greene
- Many Happy Returns (1986) as Jerry Brenner
- Christmas Eve (1986) as Morris Huffner
- The Comedy Factory (1985) as Joey Caruso
- The Comedy Factory (1985) Writer
- Door to Door (1985) as Larry Price
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Roland Trent
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Darryl Heyward
- Rhinestone (1984) as Freddie Ugo
- Romantic Comedy (1983) as Leo Jessup
- Phar Lap (1983) as Dave Davis
- American Playhouse (1982) as Self
- Twilight Theater II (1982) as Self- Guest
- Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981) as Captain Esteban
- Rivkin: Bounty Hunter (1981) as Stan Rivkin
- Up the Academy (1980) as Major Vaughn Liceman (uncredited)
- Linda in Wonderland (1980) as Himself
- Norma Rae (1979) as Reuben
- Kaz (1978) as Martin 'Kaz' Kazinsky
- Kaz (1978) Creator
- A Question of Guilt (1978) as Detective Louis Kazinsky
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Rudy Montague
- The Art of Crime (1975) as Roman Grey
- The Super Cops (1974) as David Greenberg
- Police Story (1973)
- Your Three Minutes Are Up (1973) as Mike
- Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) as Paul Lazzaro
- The Hot Rock (1972) as Stanley Murch
- Where’s Poppa? (1970) as Sidney Hocheiser
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The DuPont Show of the Week (1961) as Carmatti
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner / Performer
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ron Leibman best known for?
Ron Leibman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989), Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989), Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989), Garden State (2004).
When and where was Ron Leibman born?
Ron Leibman was born on October 11, 1937 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on December 6, 2019.
How many credits does Ron Leibman have?
Ron Leibman has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2010.
What is Ron Leibman's background in cinema and television?
Ron Leibman was an American actor born in New York City, New York, USA on October 11, 1937. He acted in films such as Where's Poppa? and The Hot Rock. Leibman also appeared in the crime drama series Kaz, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1979. He played the role of Roy Cohn in Angels in America, earning him a ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sopranos (1999) as Dr. Lior Plepler — aged about 61
- Friends (1994) as Leonard Green — aged about 56
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Stan Villani — aged about 61
- Archer (2009) as Ron Cadillac (voice) — aged about 71
- Archer (2009) as Ron Cadillac (archive sound) (uncredited) — aged about 71
- The Practice (1997) as Atty. Robert Colby — aged about 59
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