Ron Leibman
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| Ron Leibman | |
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| Born | October 11, 1937 New York City, New York, USA |
Ron Leibman (born October 11, 1937) is an American Emmy Award- and Tony Award-winning actor.
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[edit] Biography
Leibman was a member of the Compass Players in the late 1950s. He has appeared in many films such as Where's Poppa?, The Hot Rock, Slaughterhouse-Five, The Super Cops, Up the Academy, Norma Rae, Zorro, The Gay Blade, Garden State, and Rhinestone. He co-starred with second wife Jessica Walter in Neil Simon's play Rumors. They also appeared together as husband and wife in the film Dummy and in the TV Series Law & Order in the episode, "House Counsel."
He won an Emmy Award for his convict turned lawyer character in Kaz (1978 – 79), a series which he also created and co-wrote. Leibman also picked up a Tony Award for his work in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Angels in America. He is also widely known for his portrayal of Leonard Green, Rachel's overbearing father, on the sitcom Friends. Leibman had a recurring role on The Sopranos as Dr. Plepler.
[edit] Personal life
Leibman was born in New York City, New York, the son of Grace (née Marks) and Murray Leibman, who worked in the garment business.[1] He graduated in 1958 from Ohio Wesleyan University. He has been married to actress Jessica Walter since 1983. He was previously married to actress Linda Lavin (1969-1981). He is currently the chair of the acting department at The New School for Drama in New York City.
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| Preceded by Brian Bedford for Two Shakespearean Actors |
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play 1992-1993 for Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes |
Succeeded by Brian Bedford for Timon of Athens |
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