Introduction
Actor Ron Leibman passed away on December 6, 2019, at the age of 82. He was a talented actor who left behind a legacy in TV shows and films. In this blog post, we will take a look at his life, career, and legacy.
Early Life and Career
Ron Leibman was born on October 11, 1937, in New York City. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University and later the Actorโs Studio. He started his career in theater and appeared in several Broadway productions. He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in the play โAngels in America: Millennium Approaches.โ
Leibman made his film debut in 1970 in the movie โWhereโs Poppa?โ He appeared in several films, including โNorma Rae,โ โZorro, the Gay Blade,โ and โAuto Focus.โ He also appeared in TV shows like โLaw & Order,โ โFriends,โ and โThe Sopranos.โ
Marriage and Children
Leibman was married to actress Linda Lavin from 1969 to 1981. They had no children together. Leibman later married actress Jessica Walter in 1983. They had one child together, a daughter named Brooke.
Roles in TV Shows
Leibman had several memorable roles in TV shows. He played the character of Dr. Leonard Green, Rachelโs father, in the TV series โFriends.โ He also appeared in the TV series โThe Sopranosโ as Dr. Plepler. However, his most famous role was that of Ron Cadillac in the animated TV series โArcher.โ
Legacy
Leibman was a talented actor who left behind a legacy in the entertainment industry. He won a Tony Award for his role in a play and was nominated for an Emmy Award for his role in โKaz.โ He was also a respected voice actor and lent his voice to several characters in animated TV series.
Leibmanโs death was mourned by his fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. His legacy will live on through his memorable performances in TV shows and films.