Ron Rifkin (born October 31, 1939) is an American actor and director who is featured in numerous television shows. In 2001, his association with Touchstone Television began when he played ex-director, Arvin Sloane, in Alias, opposite Jennifer Garner. Currently, he plays second-in-command businessman, Saul Holden, on Brothers & Sisters, opposite Sally Field. He also played Bonnie Franklin's second boyfriend on One Day at a Time.
He won a Tony in 1998 for a featured role in "Cabaret".
Appeared in two movies in 2002 with animals for titles, Tadpole (2002) and Dragonfly (2002). Coincidentally, he'd previously appeared in the film Wolf (1994) as well.
Appeared with wife Iva Rifkin in Sting II, The (1983).
Won Broadway's 1998 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for a revival "Cabaret."
Godfather of Eve Kagan.
Is very close friends with Sarah Jessica Parker.
He is sometimes confused with actor Joel Grey and vica versa. Due to this, Grey guest-starred on "Alias" (2001) as a man brainwashed into thinking he was the evil terrorist-spy Arvin Sloane, who was played by Rifkin.
Older brother of Arnold Rifkin.
