Liev Schreiber
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA
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Born on October 4th, 1967, Liev Schreiber is an accomplished American actor known for his captivating performances on both the big screen and stage. Born in San Francisco, California, he embarked on his acting journey early with notable roles in films such as Mixed Nuts (1994), Party Girl (1995), The Daytrippers (1996) and Big Night (1996).
Over the years, Schreiber has become a versatile actor with appearances in various genres. He played significant roles in the first three Scream horror films (1996-2000), Ransom (1996), The Hurricane (1999), Hamlet (2000), Kate & Leopold (2001), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), The Painted Veil (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Pawn Sacrifice (2014) and Spotlight (2015). His talent has also been showcased in Wes Anderson's films, Isle of Dogs (2018), The French Dispatch (2021) and the upcoming Asteroid City (2023).
In 2005, Schreiber made his directorial debut with Everything is Illuminated. His talent extends beyond film; he has made a significant impact on Broadway as well, starting with his debut in In the Summer House (1992). He received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Richard Roma in Glengarry Glen Ross (2005) by David Mamet. Schreiber was also nominated for Tonys for his roles in Talk Radio (2007), A View from the Bridge (2010) by Arthur Miller, Doubt (2024) by John Patrick Shanley and Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2016).
On television, Schreiber portrayed the titular character in the critically acclaimed Showtime drama series Ray Donovan (2013-2020), which earned him nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. He has also played Orson Welles in the HBO film RKO 281 (1999) and Otto Frank in the National Geographic miniseries A Small Light (2023).
Throughout his illustrious career, Schreiber has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, and nominations for nine Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards. His dedication to his craft and ability to take on diverse roles have solidified his place as one of Hollywood's most respected actors.
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