Liev Schreiber

Biography

Isaac Liev Schreiber, born on October 4, 1967, is a distinguished American actor renowned for his versatile performances across film, television, and theater. His impressive accolades include a Tony Award and multiple nominations, with nine Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards to his name.

Schreiber's film career took off in the mid-1990s with roles in movies such as *Mixed Nuts* (1994), *Party Girl* (1995), and *The Daytrippers* (1996). He became a familiar face in the horror genre through his performances in the original *Scream* trilogy (1996-2000) and appeared in notable films like *Ransom* (1996), *The Hurricane* (1999), and *The Manchurian Candidate* (2004). His recent work includes roles in Wes Anderson’s films like *Isle of Dogs* (2018) and *The French Dispatch* (2021), and he made his directorial debut with *Everything Is Illuminated* in 2005.

On Broadway, Schreiber debuted in *In the Summer House* (1992) and won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor for his role in *Glengarry Glen Ross* (2005). His television work is highlighted by his lead role in the Showtime series *Ray Donovan* (2013-2020), which earned him critical acclaim and numerous nominations. He also portrayed Orson Welles in *RKO 281* (1999) and Otto Frank in the Nat Geo miniseries *A Small Light* (2023).