Goody's 10 worthy actors Sep 21, 2008
Richard Schiff (Toby on The West Wing). Allison Janney (C.J. Gregg on The West Wing). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Bill Clinton Gets Stuck in an Elevator Aug 29, 2008
Susan Sarandon, Matthew Modine, Anne Hathaway, Dana Delany, Kerry Washington, Lynne Whitfield, Tim Daly, Tony Goldwyn, Rachael Leigh Cook, Giancarlo Esposito, Richard Schiff and Connie Britton were just some of the names who were grinding it out to Let s Get It Started and Where Is the Love. Up on the Fillmore mezzanine, Ron Silver, the actual founder of the Creative Coalition almost 20 years ago, recalled the group s early days. (Fox News)
Joe Biden Ignored by Hollywood Aug 25, 2008
During the 2007 Iowa caucuses, Obamas running mate also got some campaign help from West Wing actor Richard Schiff. In a weird foreshadowing of sorts, when Biden pulled the plug on his own presidential bid he noted that when compared with his competition, hed been ignored by the media because in his words, This is about celebrity. (Newsmax)
Click for Full Story May 27, 2008
"In 1941, the British navy sank the German battleship Bismarck off France, with a loss of more than 2,100 lives.In 1964, independent India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, died.In 1985, in Beijing, representatives of Britain and China exchanged instruments of ratification on the pact returning Hong Kong to the Chinese in 1997.In 1993, five people were killed in a bombing at the Uffizi museum of art in Florence, Italy. Ten years ago: Michael Fortier, the government's star witness in the... (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama Gaffe-O-The-Day May 20, 2008
(Arianna, Brad Whitford, Richard Schiff and the ). Of course, when Salter says that McCain. (Slate)
Edwards VP? Don't Think So! May 15, 2008
" I think J.S. believes this distinction cuts against Edwards. But you could read it another way! ... 7:55 P.M.__________________________, May 9, 2008Don't Read This, Maureen: Obama "off the rack" ... at ... um ... Burberry. 6:09 P.M. ___________________________Newsweek's of being a mindlessly contrarian crypto-conservative. I accuse him of being an Obama tankster. A good time is had by all. ... P.S.: Alter also I think he's lost historical perspective. ... 10:55... (Slate)
McCain says blogger made up vote story May 10, 2008
Two other guests at the party, former "West Wing" actors Bradley Whitford and Richard Schiff, said they heard McCain say the same thing; they were asked by Huffington to speak Thursday to The New York Times and The Washington Post. McCain's campaign insisted that she was making up the story to promote a book. (Boston Globe)
Critic's Corner Thursday Apr 17, 2008
His fight for his life contrasts with his fight for his latest client (played by West Wing's Richard Schiff), who wants to be allowed to die. The entire cast shines, particularly Schiff, Miller and Letscher. (USA Today -- Life)
* 'Martian Child' should be saved for dessert Feb 29, 2008
STARRING: John Cusack (David), Amanda Peet (Harlee), Sophie Okonedo (Sophie), Oliver Platt (Jeff), Joan Cusack (Liz), Bobby Coleman (Dennis), Richard Schiff (Lefkowitz). RUNNING TIME: 108 MINUTES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Barack's debt to Larry David Feb 4, 2008
My favourite candidate would be Senator Joe Biden from Delaware, because he went on the campaign trail with Richard Schiff, who plays Toby in The West Wing ... Unfortunately, Richard Schiff revealed last week, Biden refused a tactical vote-sharing deal with Barack Obama on principle, got insufficient support in New Hampshire and dropped out of the race ... Perhaps the reason Joe Biden failed to beat Obama is simply that, in the hierarchy of angsty Jewish TV stars, Richard Schiff was no match for... (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
How about that? Jan 28, 2008
She took tutorials from other members of the cast, chiefly Richard Schiff, who played Toby Ziegler, and Bradley Whitford, who played Josh and wrote two episodes in the final series. Martin Sheen meanwhile, "really believed he was the president. When I'd travel with him he'd walk down the airport corridor giving the peace sign to people when they called out 'Mr President!' ". (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Huckabee, Obama win in Iowa Jan 5, 2008
Richard Schiff of "The West Wing" stumped for Biden, and Kal Penn all but moved to the state to help organize for Obama. No two celebrities, however, proved to be more effective in drawing attention than Winfrey and Norris. (Variety)
The therapist is in ... production Jan 5, 2008
Now the finished version is bouncing back to Southern California, in a Jan. 16-20 staged reading at the Skirball Cultural Center, for later radio broadcast on LA Theatre Works' nationally syndicated show, "The Play's the Thing." Richard Schiff ("The West Wing") plays the institute's director, and Ed Asner is his nemesis, a scientist with an instinct for organizational turf war -- a role Clyman beefed up in rewrites. "Tranced," meanwhile, will have a second staging later this month at San Jose... (Los Angeles Times)
Biden sees judgment as strong suit Dec 30, 2007
Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Schiff, stumping for Biden in Independence, told the audience he thinks affection for the senator is greater than what some polls suggest. "Well if you like him and vote for him, then yeah, he's got a chance," said Schiff, who played a White House communications director on the "West Wing.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kraemer: Next week, I'm nobody Dec 30, 2007
Just this afternoon, I've been treated to invitations to meet Jesse Jackson's son and Joe Biden's wife, along with actor Richard Schiff, plus attend a New Year's Eve party with Barack Obama. We have a staffer here who has taken a week of vacation so she and her sister can tour appearances, meeting as many potential presidents as they can. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
West Wingers on the campaign trail in Iowa Dec 30, 2007
Richard Schiff, who portrayed Toby Ziegler, the White House communications director, will continue to stump with Senator Joseph Biden ... Martin Sheen and Richard Schiff in The West Wing ... Martin Sheen and Richard Schiff in The West Wing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Nepotism blamed for Carnegie Hall evictions Dec 18, 2007
Celebrities who honed their art there, like Turturro, "West Wing" TV series actor Richard Schiff and the singer Odetta, have spoken out on behalf of the tenants. "It's a contradiction -- putting in education programs while putting out people who have kept the arts alive, and who are still teaching there," said Turturro, who took acting lessons for years in a tower studio. (CNN -- US)
Woodbine actor gets lots of work, little recognition Nov 22, 2007
And on TV in "The West Wing" (Secret Service agent and driver as well as stand-in for Bradley Whitford and Richard Schiff), "Law and Order: SVU" (stand-in for William Burns), "The Sopranos" (mourner at Christopher Moltisanti's funeral) and "The Wire" (stand-in for Dominic West and Pablo Schreiber). And we'll continue to see him in yet-unreleased films "Body of Lies," "From Within," "Uncertainty," "Lovely Bones" and "Six Wives of Henry Lefay," as well as on television's "24" (a precision driver)... (Howard County Times, MD)
Martian Child is otherworldly, but not in a good way Nov 5, 2007
Enter The West Wing's Richard Schiff as the requisite skeptical social worker who gives David a hard time, leading to the court hearing in which unlikely father and son fight for their happy home life. I'm sure somewhere there are moviegoers who can't predict what happens next. (Edmonton Sun)
'Martian Child': No intelligent life found Nov 3, 2007
Starring John Cusack, Bobby Coleman, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Richard Schiff, Anjelica Huston. Written by Seth E. Bass and Jonathan Tolins. (Toronto Star)
'Martian Child' doesn't really think outside the box Nov 2, 2007
Snarking away on the outsides of the house are a meanie social worker (Richard Schiff), the harried and very funny Joan Cusack, Platt's spineless agent, and a dragon-lady publisher played by Anjelica Huston. "I want Harry-bloody-Potter in space," she rages at David, who's way over deadline. (Boston Globe)
Martian Child ** Nov 2, 2007
Though supporting roles are one-dimensional, there are also some capable supporting performances from Richard Schiff ( The West Wing) as a skeptical social worker, Sophie Okonedo ( Hotel Rwanda) as the supervisor of Dennis's group home and the reliably offbeat Joan Cusack, playing David's sardonic sister. For some reason, the characters from David's work life, with Oliver Platt as his fluttery agent and Anjelica Huston as his preening publisher, are shrill and cartoonish. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Family movie with a twist sees Cusack playing dad Nov 1, 2007
The cast also includes Amanda Peet as a supportive friend, Cusack's sister Joan playing David's skeptical sister, and The West Wing's Richard Schiff as a social worker who questions David's suitability as a dad. The movie pulls back from its origins in at least one area -- David's sexuality. (Canada.com)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List May 30 - June 6 May 31, 2007
s=press_kit "The Bronx Bunny Show" 11:45 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz "The West Wing's" Richard Schiff auditions for a "film" supposedly directed by Teddy T, while "Star Trek's" Jolene Blalock goes Vulcan on the boys. http://starz. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Civic Duty' takes 9/11 paranoia only so far May 6, 2007
CAST: Peter Krause, Kari Matchett, Khaled Abol Naga, Richard Schiff ... "The Middle-Eastern-looking guy" (Khaled Abol Naga) has a nocturnal schedule and mysterious deliveries and other suspicious behavior that Terry dutifully reports to the FBI. When the assigned agent (played by a hang-dog Richard Schiff) doesn't respond with appropriate vigilance, Terry becomes the self-appointed Jack Bauer of the neighborhood watch, a vigilante in the name of homeland security. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
'Civic Duty' ***1/2 May 5, 2007
Cast: Peter Krause, Richard Schiff, Kari Matchett, Khaled Abol Naga ... He becomes obsessed, alienates his wife over the question, hounds the local FBI agent (Richard Schiff from West Wing) and generally makes his own life a quivering mess. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
A movie to leave at least six feet under May 4, 2007
Terry is sure something's afoot, but his increasingly high-pitched warning cries go unheard by his wife and by the exasperated FBI agent (Richard Schiff ) he pesters with phone calls ... Starring: Peter Krause , Khaled Abol Naga , Kari Matchett , Richard Schiff. (Boston Globe)
Civic Duty *½ May 4, 2007
Starring Peter Krause, Richard Schiff and Khaled Abol Naga ... Anyway, when he notices the neighbour putting out trash in the dead of night, living in a place nearly devoid of furniture, and occasionally gathering with other swarthy young men, his suspicions get aroused enough to place a call to FBI agent Hillary (Richard Schiff). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The Entourage guide to L.A. Apr 20, 2007
Its at the Coffee Bean that a desperate Ari meets his client Richard Schiff of The West Wing, who offers the immortal line: Am I with you. Were in a fu**ing Coffee Bean here, Ari. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fight Melanoma With Joe Pesci and James Woods! Apr 19, 2007
Additional Celebrities scheduled to appear, but not limited to: Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas), Lorenzo Neal (Chargers Pro Bowler), Gregory Itzin (24), Patrick Warburton (Rules of Engagement), Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty), Michael Chiklis (The Shield), Richard Schiff (West Wing), Scott Foley (The Unit), Justin Hartley (Smallville), Jeffrey Nordling (Dirt), Chris Chandler (St. Louis Rams), Shawn Ryan (ExecProd, The Unit/The Shield), Bill Smitrovich (The Practice), Kate Linder (Young and The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Wayne went with prostitutes before we slept together' Feb 20, 2007
Richard Schiff speaks in what may be an attempt at a Dutch accent. Nick Curtis. (This is London)
Underneath the Lintel Feb 15, 2007
How different, how very different from the Dutch Librarian in the 90-minute monologue that brings the excellent Richard Schiff from The West Wing to the West End. He finds a copy of Baedeker s travel guide that s 113 years overdue and determines to ensure that whoever he was, he s not going to get away with it. (Times Online)
Underneath The Lintel, Duchess Theatre, London Feb 13, 2007
But for Richard Schiff, who has spent the past seven years as part of the multi-award-winning ensemble cast of the political television drama series, The West Wing, the prospect of an hour-and-a-half long stage monologue must have been that little bit more daunting. As Toby Ziegler, the director of communications at the White House, Schiff often found himself at the epicentre of the snappy dialogue in the corridors of power. (Independent)
The West Wing Feb 9, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Michael Idato, ReviewerFebruary 10, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Talking ShopActor Richard Schiff swaps The West Wing for London's West End Feb 8, 2007
Talking Shop: Richard Schiff. For the last seven years, actor Richard Schiff has been putting the world to rights in his role as White House communications director Toby Ziegler in US show The West Wing. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
- Peter Preston Feb 5, 2007
Maybe Richard Schiff (from The West Wing) going solo, or Billy Zane dancing with Claire Bloom. Conceivably Kevin Spacey, if he's around again. (Guardian Unlimited)
Remembering 'The West Wing' Jan 6, 2007
Tragedies including the death of former chief of staff and vice presidential candidate McGarry, the development of President Bartletts multiple sclerosis and the imprisonment of communications director Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff) created even tighter bonds. The immense emotion fans felt for this show was astounding. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
