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Richard Seff Biography (1927-)

Born September 23, 1927, in New York City; son of Chester and Henrietta (maiden name, Levy) Siff. Education: New York University, B.A., 1947. Avocational interests: Financial planning, theatrical investment, and travel. Career: Actor and writer. MCA, Inc., New York City, 1954-62; Hesseltine, Bookman, & Seff, secretary and treasurer, 1954-62; Creative Management Association, vice president, 1969-74; Theater Week magazine, New York City, staff writer, 1988--. Awards, Honors: Carbonell Award, Carbonell, Florida, Com., best featured actor in a play, 1984, for Angel Falls..

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Occupation

Actor, writer

Birth Details

September 23, 1927

New York, New York, United States

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Film Appearances
• Justice of the peace, A Different Story, Avco Embassy Pictures, 1978
• Jimmy's third lawyer, The Onion Field, Avco Embassy Pictures,1979
• Pallbearer, Being There(also known as Chance), Warner Bros., 1979
• First reporter, Where the Buffalo Roam, Universal, 1980
• Marty Elliot, A Stranger Is Watching, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1982
• Congressman Devine, Quiz Show, Buena Vista, 1994
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Repertory company actor, Charade Quiz,1947
• Movies
• Minister, With This Ring,1978
• Dr. Van Hoving, Betrayal, NBC, 1978
• Mr. Reckler, Thin Ice, CBS, 1981
• Dinner at Eight, TNT, 1989
• Miniseries
• Judge Cutter, Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue(also known as 79 Park Avenue), CBS, 1977
• Judge Waldman, Rage of Angels(also known as Sidney Sheldon's Rage of Angels), NBC, 1983
• Curtis Fenton, Kane & Abel, CBS, 1985
• Specials
• Secretary of the Interior Harlan, Song of Myself, CBS, 1976
• The Music of Kander and Ebb: Razzle Dazzle, PBS, 1997
• Episodic
• Waiter, "One Producer Too Many," The Mary Tyler Moore Show,1976
• "A Nice Clean Bust with Sequel Rights," The Rockford Files,1978
• George Simmons, "Counterfeit Angels," Charlie's Angels,1979
• Hoffer, "Prisoner of Love," Law & Order, NBC, 1990
• Stage Appearances
• Darkness at Noon, Broadway production, 1950-52
• Herzel, Broadway production, 1976
• Modigliani, off-Broadway production, 1979
• Childe Byron, off-Broadway production, 1981
• Richard II, off-Broadway production, 1982
• The Seagull, Broadway production, 1982
• End of the World, Broadway production, 1984
• Angels Fall, off-Broadway production, 1984
• Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Broadway production, 1987
• Only You, off-Broadway production, 1987
• Summer and Smoke, off-Broadway production, 1988
• Established Price, off-Broadway production, 1990
• Countess Mitzi, off-Broadway production, 1991
• Lend Me a Tenor, off-Broadway production, 1991
• The Cocktail Hour, off-Broadway production, 1992
• The Truth Teller, off-Broadway production, 1995
• Mr. Ruskin, The Countess, Lamb's Theatre, New York City, 2000
• WRITINGS
• Plays
• The Whole Ninth Floor,1966
• Paris Is Out,1969-70