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Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston is a consummate actor with an ability to transition between both comedy and drama. Most recently, Livingston starred in the cable series Nightmares and Dreamscapes, which is based on a book of short stories by Stephen King. He also starred in an episode of FOX's hit series HOUSE, but is perhaps best known to television audiences for his memorable guest-starring turn as Jack Berger on Sex and the City.

Livingston's additional television credits include starring as Captain Lewis Nixon in the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning cable series Band of Brothers, for which he also garnered a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category. Livingston also appeared on the Emmy-winning drama The Practice as the hotshot Assistant District Attorney Alan Lowe.

In feature films, Livingston starred in the cult hit Office Space opposite Jennifer Aniston. Directed by Mike Judge, the film has gone on to become one of the best-selling DVD rentals of all time. Livingston recently completed production on the independent film The Music Within and will be seen in the upcoming film Relative Strangers" opposite Danny DeVito, Kathy Bates and Neve Campbell; as well as in Holly. His additional film credits include Pretty Persuasion starring Evan Rachel Wood and James Woods; Winter Solstice, starring Anthony LaPaglia and Allison Janney; and the critically acclaimed films The Cooler and Adaptation. Livingston also starred in Swingers, Ink, Two Ninas Little Black Book, A Rumor of Angels and the critically acclaimed independent film The Low Life.

Raised in Iowa, Livingston attended Yale University, where he earned his B.A. in Theater Studies and English Literature. While at Yale, he performed in the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Soon after graduating, Livingston moved to Chicago, where he landed a number of stage roles, including numerous productions at the Goodman Theatre.

Livingston lives in Los Angeles.


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Ron Livingston Facts

OccupationActor
BirthdayJune 5, 1968 (55)
SignGemini
BirthplaceCedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Height5' 11½" (1m82)  How tall is Ron Livingston compared to you?

Selected Filmography

The 5th Wave
The Conjuring
Office Space
Pretty Persuasion
The Time Traveler's Wife
Dinner for Schmucks
Office Space Special Edition
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The Pretty One
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