Liev Schreiber

Born:October 4, 1967

Place of Birth:San Francisco, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Liev Schreiber, born on October 4, 1967, is an accomplished American actor known for his versatility and compelling performances on both stage and screen. Throughout his career, Schreiber has garnered critical acclaim, earning a Tony Award and receiving nominations for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

In the world of film, Schreiber has showcased his talent in a diverse range of roles, from the intense thriller "Ransom" to the thought-provoking drama "Spotlight." He has also made his mark in popular franchises like "Scream" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," demonstrating his ability to excel in various genres.

Not limited to his acting prowess, Schreiber has also ventured into directing, making his debut with the poignant film "Everything Is Illuminated." This transition highlighted his multifaceted abilities and further solidified his reputation as a formidable talent in the entertainment industry.

On the Broadway stage, Schreiber has captivated audiences with his compelling performances in acclaimed productions such as "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "A View from the Bridge," earning him prestigious Tony nominations and the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.

Television audiences have been enthralled by Schreiber's portrayal of the complex character Ray Donovan in the eponymous Showtime series. His nuanced performance in the role has garnered him multiple award nominations and solidified his status as a powerhouse in the realm of television drama.

Beyond his on-screen work, Schreiber has delved into portraying real-life figures such as Orson Welles in "RKO 281" and Otto Frank in "A Small Light," showcasing his ability to bring depth and authenticity to historical characters.

With a career marked by diversity, depth, and unwavering talent, Liev Schreiber continues to captivate audiences with his magnetic presence and compelling performances across various mediums. His contributions to the entertainment industry have left an indelible mark, solidifying his legacy as a versatile and esteemed actor and filmmaker.

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Filmography

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Wilson Fisk (voice)

2018

Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.

Scream

Cotton Weary

1996

A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.

Creed

HBO 24/7 Narrator (voice)

2015

The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.

Salt

Theodore Winter

2010

As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"

Scream 2

Cotton Weary

1997

Two years after the first series of murders, as Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life, someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.

Asteroid City

J.J. Kellogg

2023

In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

Scream 3

Cotton Weary

2000

While Sidney Prescott and her friends visit the Hollywood set of Stab 3, the third film based on the Woodsboro murders, another Ghostface killer rises to terrorize them.

Spotlight

Marty Baron

2015

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

Don't Look Up

Bash Narrator (voice)

2021

Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

Isle of Dogs

Spots (voice)

2018

In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.

The 5th Wave

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vosch

2016

16-year-old Cassie Sullivan tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion that has already decimated the population and knocked mankind back to the Stone Age.

Movie 43

Robert (segment "Homeschooled")

2013

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest.

Ransom

Clark Barnes

1996

When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.

The French Dispatch

Talk Show Host

2021

The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.

The Sum of All Fears

John Clark

2002

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

My Little Pony: The Movie

The Storm King (voice)

2017

A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.

The Omen

Robert Thorn

2006

A diplomatic couple adopts the son of the devil without knowing it. A remake of the classic horror film of the same name from 1976.

Repo Men

Frank

2010

In the future, medical technology has advanced to the point where people can buy artificial organs to extend their lives. But if they default on payments, an organization known as the Union sends agents to repossess the organs. Remy is one of the best agents in the business, but when he becomes the recipient of an artificial heart, he finds himself in the same dire straits as his many victims.

The Hurricane

Sam Chaiton

1999

The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.

Pawn Sacrifice

Boris Spassky

2015

American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.

Sphere

Dr. Ted Fielding

1998

A spacecraft is discovered on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the Habitat, a state-of-the-art underwater living environment, to investigate.

The Painted Veil

Charlie Townsend

2006

A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.

The Manchurian Candidate

Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)

2004

Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.

Kate & Leopold

Stuart Besser

2001

When her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time -- and brings back a 19th-century nobleman named Leopold to prove it -- a skeptical Kate reluctantly takes responsibility for showing Leopold the 21st century. The more time Kate spends with Leopold, the harder she falls for him. But if he doesn't return to his own time, his absence will forever alter history.

Goon

Ross Rhea

2012

Doug Glatt, a slacker who discovers he has a talent for brawling, is approached by a minor league hockey coach and invited to join the team as the "muscle." Despite the fact that Glatt can't skate, his best friend, Pat, convinces him to give it a shot, and Glatt becomes a hero to the team and their fans, until the league's reigning goon becomes threatened by Glatt's success and decides to even the score.

The Last Days on Mars

Vincent Campbell

2013

On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claim all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples. But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses and he falls into a deep crevice. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes, they start to suspect that the life-form they have discovered is not without danger.

Love in the Time of Cholera

Lotario Thurgot

2007

In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on the widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader.

Golda

Henry Kissinger

2023

Set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir is faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction. She must navigate overwhelming odds, a skeptical cabinet and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, with millions of lives in the balance. Her tough leadership and compassion would ultimately decide the fate of her nation and leave her with a controversial legacy around the world.

Phantoms

Deputy Stuart 'Stu' Wargle

1998

In the peaceful Colorado town of Snowfield, something evil has wiped out the community. And now, it's up to a group of people to stop it, or at least get out of Snowfield alive.

Ray Donovan: The Movie

Ray Donovan

2022

A showdown decades in the making brings the Donovan family legacy full circle. As the events that made Ray who he is today finally come to light, the Donovans find themselves drawn back to Boston to face the past. Each of them struggles to overcome their violent upbringing, but destiny dies hard, and only their fierce love for each other keeps them in the fight.

The Ten

Ray Johnson

2007

Ten stories, each inspired by one of the ten commandments.

Mixed Nuts

Chris

1994

The events of a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Victor Creed

2009

After seeking to live a normal life, Logan sets out to avenge the death of his girlfriend by undergoing the mutant Weapon X program and becoming Wolverine.

The Daytrippers

Carl Petrovic

1997

Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into a station wagon to go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.

A Rainy Day in New York

Roland Pollard

2019

Two young people arrive in New York to spend a weekend, but once they arrive they're met with bad weather and a series of adventures.

Production

Ray Donovan: The Movie

Executive Producer

2022

Everything Is Illuminated

Screenplay

2005

A young Jewish American man endeavors—with the help of eccentric, distant relatives—to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II—in a Ukrainian village which was ultimately razed by the Nazis.