Richard Schiff

Acting • 1955-05-27 • Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Richard Schiff is an American actor. He is best known for playing Toby Ziegler on The West Wing, a role for which he received an Emmy Award. Schiff made his television directorial debut with The West Wing, directing an episode titled "Talking Points".

Known For

7.6

NCIS

2003

8.5

The Good Doctor

2017

8.3

The West Wing

1999

6.8

Ballers

2015

6.7

The Affair

2014

7.7

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

2016

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Filmography

2026
The WestiesTV
Ruby Stein • 3 episodes
★ 7.4
2023
Swipe NYCFilm
Steve
★ 10.0
2022
Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverFilm
U.S. Secretary of State
★ 7.0
2022
Super Pumped: The Battle for UberTV
Randall Pearson • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
2020
Psych 2: Lassie Come HomeFilm
Dr. Emile Herschel
★ 7.0
2020
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All VoteFilm
Toby Ziegler
★ 7.9
2019
ClemencyFilm
Marty Lumetta
★ 6.3
2019
After ClassFilm
Jeff Cohen
★ 5.3
2019
VandalFilm
Jacob Lipman
★ 4.5
2017
The Good DoctorTV
Dr. Aaron Glassman • 126 episodes
★ 8.5
2017
GeostormFilm
Senator Cross
★ 6.1
2017
CounterpartTV
Roland Fancher • 3 episodes
★ 7.5
2017
Chicago JusticeTV
Frank Linden • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2017
Shock and AweFilm
The Usual
★ 6.3
2017
American FableFilm
Jonathan
★ 6.1
2017
Alien CodeFilm
Dr. Miles Driskoll
★ 5.3
2016
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective AgencyTV
Detective Zimmerfield • 8 episodes
★ 7.7
2016
The $100,000 PyramidTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2016
The Automatic HateFilm
Dr. Ronald Green
★ 5.9
2015
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
2015
BallersTV
Brett Anderson • 25 episodes
★ 6.8
2015
EntourageFilm
Director
★ 6.2
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampTV
Dean Fairchild • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
2015
The GrinderTV
Gordon stutz • 2 episodes
★ 6.7
2015
Take Me to the RiverFilm
Don
★ 6.4
2014
The AffairTV
Jon Gottlief • 12 episodes
★ 6.7
2014
The GamblerFilm
Jeweler
★ 6.1
2014
Kill the MessengerFilm
Richard Zuckerman
★ 6.6
2014
ManhattanTV
Occam • 8 episodes
★ 7.0
2014
Before I DisappearFilm
Bruce
★ 6.7
2014
Murder in the FirstTV
David Hertzberg • 32 episodes
★ 5.8
2014
Decoding Annie ParkerFilm
Mr. Allen
★ 6.1
2013
MomTV
Robert • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2013
Man of SteelFilm
Dr. Emil Hamilton
★ 6.7
2013
RogueTV
Marty Stein • 30 episodes
★ 6.7
2013
Knife FightFilm
Dimitris Vargas
★ 5.0
2013
Beach PillowsFilm
Henry Midwood
★ 7.5
2013
Journey of Discovery: Creating Man of SteelFilm
2012
The Mindy ProjectTV
Doctor • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
2012
Key & PeeleTV
Ambassador • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2012
Fire with FireFilm
Harold Gethers
★ 5.7
2012
House of LiesTV
Harrison 'Skip' Galweather • 9 episodes
★ 6.6
2012
Chasing the HillTV
Charlie Knowles • 4 episodes
2011
Once Upon a TimeTV
King Leopold • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
2011
Johnny English RebornFilm
Fisher
★ 6.3
2011
Criminal Minds: Suspect BehaviorTV
Jack Fickler • 13 episodes
★ 7.2
2011
Up All NightTV
Dean Chafin • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
2011
The CapeTV
Patrick Portman • 3 episodes
★ 5.0
2011
InnocentFilm
Tommy Molto
★ 5.7
2010
Made in DagenhamFilm
Robert Tooley
★ 6.7
2010
The InfidelFilm
Lenny Goldberg
★ 6.1
2010
Past LifeTV
Malachi Talmadge • 8 episodes
★ 3.6
2010
Another Harvest MoonFilm
Jeffrey
★ 4.7
2009
White CollarTV
Andrew Stanzler • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2009
Imagine ThatFilm
Carl Simons
★ 6.0
2009
Solitary ManFilm
Steve Heller
★ 5.9
2009
PoliWoodFilm
Self
★ 6.5
2009
Ceremonies of the HorsemenFilm
Lieb
2008
Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesTV
Charles Fischer / Paul Stewart • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2008
In Plain SightTV
Samuel Garfinkel • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2008
Last Chance HarveyFilm
Marvin
★ 6.3
2008
Eli StoneTV
David Green • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2007
Burn NoticeTV
Phillip Cowan • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2007
Martian ChildFilm
Lefkowitz
★ 6.7
2006
Civic DutyFilm
FBI Agent Tom Hilary
★ 6.2
2005
BonesTV
Professor Leon Watters • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2004
EntourageTV
Richard Schiff • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2004
RayFilm
Jerry Wexler
★ 7.5
2003
NCISTV
Harper Dearing • 3 episodes
★ 7.6
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 5.5
2003
Celebrity Poker ShowdownTV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2002
MonkTV
Dr. Lawrence Climan • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2002
People I KnowFilm
Elliot Sharansky
★ 5.2
2001
I Am SamFilm
Mr. Turner
★ 7.6
2001
What's the Worst That Could Happen?Film
Walter Greenbaum
★ 5.5
2001
The Best Damn Sports Show PeriodTV
★ 9.0
2000
Whatever It TakesFilm
P.E. Teacher
★ 5.8
2000
Lucky NumbersFilm
Jerry Green
★ 5.2
2000
Gun ShyFilm
Elliott
★ 5.2
2000
Forever LuluFilm
Jerome Ellsworth
★ 5.4
1999
The West WingTV
Toby Ziegler • 143 episodes
★ 8.3
1999
RoswellTV
John Stevens • 3 episodes
★ 7.7
1999
Forces of NatureFilm
Joe
★ 5.5
1999
Crazy in AlabamaFilm
Norman the Chauffeur
★ 6.0
1999
HeavenFilm
Stanner
★ 5.4
1998
Deep ImpactFilm
Don Biederman
★ 6.3
1998
Doctor DolittleFilm
Dr. Gene Reiss
★ 5.7
1998
BeckerTV
Berry Becker • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1998
The Pentagon WarsFilm
Colonel Smith
★ 6.9
1998
Living Out LoudFilm
Phil Francato
★ 6.0
1998
The Taking of Pelham One Two ThreeFilm
Mr. Green
★ 5.4
1997
Ally McBealTV
Bernie Gilson • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1997
The ViewTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 4.3
1997
The Lost World: Jurassic ParkFilm
Eddie Carr
★ 6.6
1997
The PracticeTV
Bob Show • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
VolcanoFilm
Haskins
★ 6.0
1997
TouchFilm
Jerry
★ 5.6
1997
Brooklyn SouthTV
Chris McIntrick • 1 episodes
★ 9.6
1997
LovedFilm
District Attorney Steve Waters
★ 4.4
1997
Santa FeFilm
Alex
★ 4.2
1996
The ArrivalFilm
Calvin
★ 6.0
1996
MichaelFilm
Italian Waiter
★ 5.7
1996
City HallFilm
Larry Schwartz
★ 6.0
1996
The Trigger EffectFilm
Gun Shop Clerk
★ 5.8
1996
Grace of My HeartFilm
Audition Record Producer
★ 6.0
1996
RelativityTV
Barry Roth • 17 episodes
★ 5.2
1996
Special Report: Journey to MarsFilm
Eric Altman
★ 5.8
1995
Se7enFilm
Mark Swarr
★ 8.4
1995
Tank GirlFilm
Trooper in Trench
★ 5.5
1995
MADtvTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1995
Murder OneTV
★ 7.7
1995
Murder OneTV
Stanley Fletcher • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1995
Rough MagicFilm
Marvin Wiggins
★ 5.8
1995
Maybe This TimeTV
Pearlman • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1994
ERTV
Mr. Bartoli • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1994
SpeedFilm
Train Driver
★ 7.2
1994
Chicago HopeTV
Mark Sarison • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1994
The Hudsucker ProxyFilm
Mailroom Screamer
★ 7.1
1994
Major League IIFilm
Director
★ 5.7
1994
SpeechlessFilm
Sound Technician (uncredited)
★ 6.0
1994
Amelia Earhart: The Final FlightFilm
Movietone News Director
★ 6.2
1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1993
NYPD BlueTV
Steve Cameron • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
NYPD BlueTV
Vartan illiescu • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
My LifeFilm
Young Bill Ivanovich
★ 6.7
1993
The John Larroquette ShowTV
Wilson • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1993
Ghost in the MachineFilm
Scanner Technician
★ 4.7
1993
Wild PalmsTV
Security Guard (uncredited) • 5 episodes
★ 6.2
1993
SkinnerFilm
Eddie
★ 4.5
1993
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering MomFilm
Life Photographer
★ 6.4
1992
The BodyguardFilm
Skip Thomas
★ 6.7
1992
Malcolm XFilm
JFK Reporter
★ 7.6
1992
Stop! Or My Mom Will ShootFilm
Gun Clerk
★ 5.4
1992
HoffaFilm
Government Attorney
★ 6.3
1992
Rapid FireFilm
Art Teacher
★ 6.4
1992
Picket FencesTV
Joey Fero • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1992
The Public EyeFilm
Photographer - Thompson Street
★ 6.2
1992
Love & WarTV
★ 6.4
1992
Cruel DoubtTV
Inspector • 2 episodes
★ 4.8
1992
Till Death Us Do PartFilm
Jack Wells
★ 7.0
1990
Young Guns IIFilm
Rat Bag
★ 6.5
1989
Tales from the CryptTV
Lester Middleton • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.TV
Billy Tishler • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1989
Trenchcoat in ParadiseFilm
Mole
★ 5.7
1988
Murphy BrownTV
Mel Woodworthy • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1988
Medium StraightFilm
Pat Harding
★ 9.0
1987
Arena BrainsFilm
Deli Man
★ 5.0
1986
L.A. LawTV
Dog Pound Operator Taylor • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1980
NewsnightTV
★ 6.0
1975
Saturday Night LiveTV
Self (uncredited) • 1 episodes
★ 6.9