Ron Silver
Ronald Arthur Silver (July 2, 1946 – March 15, 2009) was an American actor, director, producer, radio host, and activist. As an actor, he portrayed Henry Kissinger, Alan Dershowitz and Angelo Dundee. He was awarded a Tony in 1988 for Best Actor for Speed-the-Plow, a satirical dissection of the American movie business, and was nominated for an Emmy for his recurring role as political strategist Bruno Gianelli in The West Wing.
Ron Silver | |
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Ron Silver in the television series Skin (2003) | |
| Born | Ronald Arthur Silver July 2, 1946 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 2009 (aged 62) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westchester Hills Cemetery |
| Education | University at Buffalo (BA) St. John's University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, political activist |
| Years active | 1974–2009 |
| Political party | Independent (after 2001) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 2001) |
| Spouse |
Lynne Miller
(m. 1975; div. 1997) |
| Children | 2 |
| 12th President of the Actors' Equity Association | |
| In office 1991–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Colleen Dewhurst |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Quinn |
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