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Or worse… what if it does? Silver built a successful film and television career off his win, including a well-regarded turn as attorney Alan Dershowitz in "Reversal of Fortune" (1990). Inspired by the fact that he grew up near the United Nations building, Silver was more inclined to pursue a career in international politics than acting.

Don't miss this opportunity to remember his invaluable contributions to the preservation of Broadway theaters. He was also fluent in Spanish and Chinese.

Radio Career

Silver's career in entertainment began on the radio, where he captivated listeners with his insightful commentary on politics and current affairs.

Meanwhile, his screen career started to wind down, with Silver co-starring in the miniseries "Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story" (CBS, 2002) while making guest-starring appearances on "Law & Order" (NBC, 1990-10) and "Crossing Jordan" (NBC, 2001-07).

As he became more vocal and active in conservative politics, Silver attributed his declining appearances on screen to his increased support of Bush.

The play opens April 12 and runs through April 28 at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Cruz. Silver saved his best work for television, making valuable contributions to "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006) and proving that he was capable of turning in top-notch performances in any medium he chose.

Born on July 2, 1946 in New York, NY, Silver was raised one of three sons by his father, Irving, a clothing salesman and briefly a song plugger for Irving Berlin, and his mother, Mae, a school teacher.

His fans and colleagues alike remember him as a brilliant performer and a passionate advocate for the power of human connection.

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Saturday Night" (1992) and "Married to It" (1993), and television movies like "Live Wire" (HBO, 1992), "Blind Side" (NBC, 1993) and "Lifepod" (Fox, 1993), a futuristic sci-fi thriller reinterpreted from Alfred Hitchcock's "Lifeboat" (1944) that also marked Silver's debut as a director.

Once again leaving a stage production due to creative differences - this time Arthur Miller's "Broken Glass" (1994), which he left during pre-Broadway tryouts - Silver returned to the big screen to play a corrupt senator in the derivative, but successful sci-fi thriller "Timecop" (1994), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.

ron silver with actor and biography

At the same time, he had a well-received recurring role on "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006), playing Bruno Gianelli, the campaign manager to re-elect President Bartlet (Martin Sheen), who eventually switches sides to become a consultant for Republican Arnold Vinick (Alan Alda).

In February 2008, he began hosting "The Ron Silver Show," a politics and public affairs program on Sirius Satellite Radio.

After marrying Miller in 1975, the couple moved to Los Angeles, where he landed a small screen appearance on "The Mac Davis Show" (NBC, 1976). Directed by Tony Award-nominated Gregg Edelman (City of Angels, Into The Woods; BTG: Arsenic and Old Lace, Constellations), Coming Back Like a Song! Once he made his stage debut in 1971, he regularly appeared in off-Broadway productions, including the farce "El Grande de Coca-Cola" (1973).

Wynn Handman, Director and Co-Founder of the American Place Theatre, Dies at 97
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Wynn Handman, co-founder of the American Place Theatre, has died at age 97. Regardless of whether or not that was the case, Silver landed relatively few roles as time wore on.

More Michelin Stars Arrive in Washington, D.C.
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 19, 2017

Michelin released the newest edition of the MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. 2018, and adds two more star selections to the nation's capital. Guests can enjoy the tempting selections the week leading up, including:

BWW Review: SOCIAL SECURITY at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Allison Rambler - Jun 5, 2017

Every so often, a show comes along that manages to surprise even the most unlikely of theatre-goers.

The production will run from March 18 a?" April 4, 2020 at San Francisco's Gateway Theatre (215 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111), with the press opening on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets range from $30 - $65 (with group discounts available) and can be purchased at speedtheplowsf.org.

Never Before Seen OF THINGS PAST Starring Michael Moriarty, Louise Caire Clark and Tara Reid to Debut in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

Of Things Past, a truly unique production, over 37 years in the making, at last will be enjoyed by North American viewing audiences beginning October 3rd on Amazon, Vudu and major cable systems' VOD, the announcement was made today by the film's distributor Jerome Courshon, CEO of Lion Heart Distribution.

Today's play, Speed-the-Plow! Theatre Planners presents the world premiere of an award-winning comedy by Sharon Sharth.

David Mamet's SPEED-THE-PLOW to Open Next Month in Brookfield
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016

David Mamet's 'Speed-the-Plow' opens on Nov. 4 at The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts.