8 Things You Didn’t Know About Ron Rifkins

Ron Rifkin is an American actor who was born on October 31, 1939. Rifkin was born in New York City to Russian-born Miriam and Herman Rifkin. He is the eldest of three siblings. He was reared as an Orthodox Jew and is still Jewish, despite leaving Orthodoxy at the age of 32.

If you are getting curious to know more about this talented man, then you may find these 8 unknown facts interesting

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Ron Rifkins

1. Wantsb To Be A Actor Since 4

Although Ron had no idea what acting was when he was four years old, he knew he wanted to be in front of people doing something and being recognised for it. That was a religious event for him, similar to how the Torah is taken from the ark and everyone sings and stands as they kiss it.

2. Starts To Hate Acting At One Point

At first, Ron acknowledges that acting was a holy experience for him, but as he grew older, it became irreligious. For someone who was motivated to be an actress at such a young age, adult Ron despised acting and would even cry because he thought it was something he had to do and thus no longer enjoyed it. To escape additional sadness, he changed careers and started a retail firm where he advertised coats offered in high-end boutiques. ^[1]

3. Persuaded By Austin Pendleton

Ron enjoyed selling coats and even used what he learned on the set in his sales presentation. He never expected to be taken seriously, so he was content selling coats. However, Austin Pendleton persuaded him to return to acting, and Ron subsequently starred in Arthur Miller’s “American Clock” theatre performance. ^[2]

4. He Was Diagnosed With Cancer

Ron was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2010 but had surgery in June. Despite the fact that it was a negative experience, it helped him relate with the Saul character in “Brothers & Sisters.” ^[3]

5. He’s Always Ready To Forgive

Betrayal has been defined as the worst thing you could possibly do to someone who trusts you, yet Ron has experienced it and is willing to forgive the person who deceived him. When Baitz penned a part for Ron in “Dutch Experience,” the director agreed to produce it if Ron’s role was replaced. To Ron’s disappointment, Baitz agreed. ^[4]

6. He Always Helps Others

Ron is not one to pass up an opportunity to serve others. As a result of his fame as Sloane in “Alias,” he was requested to sing at the Folksbiene Theater to raise funds during the yearly gala. He was first hesitant because he felt the tunes were too rich for him. Furthermore, despite the fact that he is not fluent in Yiddish, he sung a handful of songs.

7. Uncomfortable With His Role In Sex And The City

Sarah Jessica Parker has long been a friend of Ron and his wife Iva. In fact, when Sarah married Matthew, they spent the night before the wedding at Ron’s house. Still, he was cast in “Sex and the City” as someone hitting on Carrie, played by Sarah. Even if it was simply acting, it was strange for Ron to come on to his pal. ^[5]

8. He Is Not A Father

It was reported that Ron’s wife was seen with what appeared to be a baby bump. However, the rumours have subsequently been debunked. Despite the fact that he and Iva have been married since 1966, they have no biological or adopted children. ^[6]