Happy birthday! Ron Rifkin turns 86 today
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Ron Rifkin is celebrating his 86th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Ron Rifkin (Brothers & Sisters, Alias, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Rifkin, a cultural icon
Born in New York on October 31, 1939, Ron Rifkin's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Rifkin's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ron hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ron Rifkin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 86.
Happy Birthday, Ron, you're the best!
Ron Rifkin career in pictures
Brothers & Sisters (2006 - 2011)
Alias (2001 - 2006)
L.A. Confidential (1997)
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