Richard Schiff

Acting

Richard Schiff

Born 27 May 1955 · Bethesda, Maryland, USA · 71

Richard Schiff is an American actor. He is best known for playing Toby Ziegler on The West Wing, a role for which he received an Emmy Award. Schiff made his television directorial debut with The West Wing, directing an episode titled "Talking Points".

Known for

Highlights

Se7en1995 · Film · Mark Swarr
The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Dr. Aaron Glassman
Bones2005 · Series · Professor Leon Watters
Man of Steel2013 · Film · Dr. Emil Hamilton
Speed1994 · Film · Train Driver
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever2022 · Film · U.S. Secretary of State

Filmography

Movies

83 films

Swipe NYC2023 · Film · Steve
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever2022 · Film · U.S. Secretary of State
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote2020 · Film · Toby Ziegler
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home2020 · Film · Dr. Emile Herschel
Clemency2019 · Film · Marty Lumetta
After Class2019 · Film · Jeff Cohen
Vandal2019 · Film · Jacob Lipman
Shock and Awe2017 · Film · The Usual
Geostorm2017 · Film · Senator Cross
Alien Code2017 · Film · Dr. Miles Driskoll
American Fable2017 · Film · Jonathan
The Automatic Hate2016 · Film · Dr. Ronald Green
Entourage2015 · Film · Director
Take Me to the River2015 · Film · Don
The Gambler2014 · Film · Jeweler
Before I Disappear2014 · Film · Bruce
Kill the Messenger2014 · Film · Richard Zuckerman
Decoding Annie Parker2014 · Film · Mr. Allen
Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of Steel2013 · Film
Man of Steel2013 · Film · Dr. Emil Hamilton
Knife Fight2013 · Film · Dimitris Vargas
Beach Pillows2013 · Film · Henry Midwood
Fire with Fire2012 · Film · Harold Gethers
Innocent2011 · Film · Tommy Molto
Johnny English Reborn2011 · Film · Fisher
Another Harvest Moon2010 · Film · Jeffrey
Made in Dagenham2010 · Film · Robert Tooley
The Infidel2010 · Film · Lenny Goldberg
Solitary Man2009 · Film · Steve Heller
Imagine That2009 · Film · Carl Simons
Last Chance Harvey2008 · Film · Marvin
Martian Child2007 · Film · Lefkowitz
Civic Duty2006 · Film · FBI Agent Tom Hilary
Ray2004 · Film · Jerry Wexler
People I Know2002 · Film · Elliot Sharansky
I Am Sam2001 · Film · Mr. Turner
What's the Worst That Could Happen?2001 · Film · Walter Greenbaum
Lucky Numbers2000 · Film · Jerry Green
Forever Lulu2000 · Film · Jerome Ellsworth
Whatever It Takes2000 · Film · P.E. Teacher
Gun Shy2000 · Film · Elliott
Crazy in Alabama1999 · Film · Norman the Chauffeur
Heaven1999 · Film · Stanner
Forces of Nature1999 · Film · Joe
Living Out Loud1998 · Film · Phil Francato
Doctor Dolittle1998 · Film · Dr. Gene Reiss
Deep Impact1998 · Film · Don Biederman
The Pentagon Wars1998 · Film · Colonel Smith
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three1998 · Film · Mr. Green
Loved1997 · Film · District Attorney Steve Waters
Santa Fe1997 · Film · Alex
The Lost World: Jurassic Park1997 · Film · Eddie Carr
Volcano1997 · Film · Haskins
Touch1997 · Film · Jerry
Michael1996 · Film · Italian Waiter
Grace of My Heart1996 · Film · Audition Record Producer
The Trigger Effect1996 · Film · Gun Shop Clerk
The Arrival1996 · Film · Calvin
Special Report: Journey to Mars1996 · Film · Eric Altman
City Hall1996 · Film · Larry Schwartz
Se7en1995 · Film · Mark Swarr
Rough Magic1995 · Film · Marvin Wiggins
Tank Girl1995 · Film · Trooper in Trench
Speechless1994 · Film · Sound Technician (uncredited)
Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight1994 · Film · Movietone News Director
Speed1994 · Film · Train Driver
Major League II1994 · Film · Director
The Hudsucker Proxy1994 · Film · Mailroom Screamer
Ghost in the Machine1993 · Film · Scanner Technician
My Life1993 · Film · Young Bill Ivanovich
Skinner1993 · Film · Eddie
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom1993 · Film · Life Photographer
Hoffa1992 · Film · Government Attorney
The Bodyguard1992 · Film · Skip Thomas
Malcolm X1992 · Film · JFK Reporter
The Public Eye1992 · Film · Photographer - Thompson Street
Rapid Fire1992 · Film · Art Teacher
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot1992 · Film · Gun Clerk
Till Death Us Do Part1992 · Film · Jack Wells
Young Guns II1990 · Film · Rat Bag
Trenchcoat in Paradise1989 · Film · Mole
Medium Straight1988 · Film · Pat Harding
Arena Brains1987 · Film · Deli Man

Filmography

Series

54 shows

The Westies2026 · Series · Ruby Stein
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber2022 · Series · Randall Pearson
Counterpart2017 · Series · Roland Fancher
The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Dr. Aaron Glassman
Chicago Justice2017 · Series · Frank Linden
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency2016 · Series · Detective Zimmerfield
The Grinder2015 · Series · Gordon stutz
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp2015 · Series · Dean Fairchild
Ballers2015 · Series · Brett Anderson
The Affair2014 · Series · Jon Gottlief
Manhattan2014 · Series · Occam
Murder in the First2014 · Series · David Hertzberg
Mom2013 · Series · Robert
Rogue2013 · Series · Marty Stein
The Mindy Project2012 · Series · Doctor
Chasing the Hill2012 · Series · Charlie Knowles
Key & Peele2012 · Series · Ambassador
House of Lies2012 · Series · Harrison 'Skip' Galweather
Once Upon a Time2011 · Series · King Leopold
Up All Night2011 · Series · Dean Chafin
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior2011 · Series · Jack Fickler
The Cape2011 · Series · Patrick Portman
Past Life2010 · Series · Malachi Talmadge
White Collar2009 · Series · Andrew Stanzler
In Plain Sight2008 · Series · Samuel Garfinkel
Eli Stone2008 · Series · David Green
In Treatment2008 · Series · Director
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles2008 · Series · Charles Fischer / Paul Stewart
Burn Notice2007 · Series · Phillip Cowan
Bones2005 · Series · Professor Leon Watters
Entourage2004 · Series · Richard Schiff
NCIS2003 · Series · Harper Dearing
Monk2002 · Series · Dr. Lawrence Climan
Roswell1999 · Series · John Stevens
The West Wing1999 · Series · Toby Ziegler
Becker1998 · Series · Berry Becker
Brooklyn South1997 · Series · Chris McIntrick
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Bernie Gilson
The Practice1997 · Series · Bob Show
Relativity1996 · Series · Barry Roth
Murder One1995 · Series
Maybe This Time1995 · Series · Pearlman
ER1994 · Series · Mr. Bartoli
Chicago Hope1994 · Series · Mark Sarison
NYPD Blue1993 · Series · Steve Cameron
The John Larroquette Show1993 · Series · Wilson
Wild Palms1993 · Series · Security Guard (uncredited)
Love & War1992 · Series
Picket Fences1992 · Series · Joey Fero
Cruel Doubt1992 · Series · Inspector
Doogie Howser, M.D.1989 · Series · Billy Tishler
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Lester Middleton
Murphy Brown1988 · Series · Mel Woodworthy
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Dog Pound Operator Taylor