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| Bruce Altman | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1955-07-03) July 3, 1955 (age 69) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Yale University (MFA) |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse |
Darcy McGraw (m. 1982) |
Bruce Altman (born July 3, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.
Early life
Altman was born in The Bronx, New York. He is of Jewish background. He is best known for playing the role of a jerk, often in a white-collar occupation.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Regarding Henry | Bruce | |
| 1992 | My New Gun | Irwin Bloom | |
| Glengarry Glen Ross | Larry Spannel | ||
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | Jack Bradfield | |
| Mr. Wonderful | Mr. Wonderful | ||
| Mr. Jones | David | ||
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Gene | |
| The Paper | Carl | ||
| 1996 | Rescuing Desire | Dr. Ralph Mallory | |
| To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday | Paul Wheeler | ||
| Vibrations | Barry | ||
| 1997 | Cop Land | Counselor Burt Kandel | |
| 1998 | The Object of My Affection | Dr. Goldstein | |
| 1999 | Rituals and Resolutions | Larry | |
| Girl, Interrupted | Prof. Gilcrest | ||
| 2001 | L.I.E. | Marty Blitzer | |
| Get Well Soon | Barry | ||
| 2002 | Changing Lanes | Terry Kauf | |
| 2003 | Marci X | Stan Dawes | |
| Matchstick Men | Dr. Harris Klein | ||
| 2005 | Twelve and Holding | Coach Gilmore | |
| 2006 | Running Scared | Dez | |
| 2007 | National Lampoon's Bag Boy | Norman | |
| 2008 | Deception | Lawyer #1 | |
| Puppy Love | Gary | ||
| 2009 | Peter and Vandy | Dad | |
| Bride Wars | Simmons | ||
| The Skeptic | Dr. Warren Koven | ||
| Solitary Man | Dr. Steinberg | ||
| It's Complicated | Ted | ||
| 2010 | Morning Glory | NBC Executive | |
| 2012 | Game Change | Fred Davis III | |
| Arbitrage | Chris Vogler | ||
| 2013 | Kilimanjaro | Milton | |
| Delivery Man | Mass Action Attorney | ||
| 2014 | Rob the Mob | Gotti Prosecutor | |
| 2015 | Touched with Fire | Donald | |
| 2016 | Miracles from Heaven | Dr Burgi | |
| 2017 | Fifty Shades Darker | Jerry Roach | |
| 2018 | Fifty Shades Freed | Jerry Roach | |
| 2019 | The Sound of Silence | Harold Carlyle | |
| 2020 | Chemical Hearts | Toby | |
| 2022 | Master | Brian | |
| Last Seen Alive | Barry Adams |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-2024 | Law & Order | Brad Feldman/Harv Beigal/Alvin Lawrence/Tom Morrison/Mayor Robert Payne | 10 episodes |
| 1995 | Touched by an Angel | Henry | 2 episodes ("Interview with an Angel" & "The Driver") |
| 1997-98 | Nothing Sacred | Sidney Walters | 20 episodes |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Mark Sanford | 1 episode ("Stolen") |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jack Crowley | 1 episode ("Tuxedo Hill") |
| The Sopranos | Alan Sapinsly | 1 episode ("Whitecaps") | |
| 2004 | Rescue Me | Dr. Shinsky | 1 episode ("Butterfly") |
| 2008 | Recount | Mitchell Berger | HBO Original Movie |
| 2010 | Modern Family | Mr. Jennings | 1 episode ("Truth Be Told") |
| Royal Pains | Jamie Zimmerman | 1 episode ("Frenemies") | |
| 2010-13 | Blue Bloods | Mayor Frank Russo/Former Mayor Robert Levitt | 10 episodes |
| 2011 | Damages | Jim Girotto | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Suits | Anthony Mazlo | 1 episode (season 1 episode 8) |
| 2011 | Friday Night Lights | Head of Braemore | 1 episodes ("The March") |
| 2013 | Person of Interest | Dr. Ronald Carmichael | 2 episodes ("Liberty" & "Lady Killer") |
| 2014 | Elementary | Dr. Jonathan Fleming | 1 episode ("The Many Mouths of Aaron Colville") |
| 2014 | Alpha House | Marty Corman | 1 episode ("The Nuptials") |
| 2015 | Madam Secretary | Alec Lehane | 1 episode |
| 2015-17 | Mr. Robot | Terry Colby | 6 episodes |
| 2015 | Show Me a Hero | Buddy Dorman | TV Mini-series, 6 episodes |
| American Dad! | James Patterson (voice) | 1 episode ("Manhattan Magical Murder Mystery Tour") | |
| 2016 | Madoff | Gary Flumenbaum | TV Mini-series/TV Movie |
| 2016 | Odd Mom Out | Ernie Krevitt | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Ozark | Gary Silverberg | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Chicago P.D. | Donald Clark | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Orange Is the New Black | Les Nichols | 1 episode ("Look Out for Number One") |
| 2020-24 | Power Book II: Ghost | Oliver Simmons | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Uncoupled | Henry | 1 episode |
| 2023 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | David Weston | 1 episode ("The Pirate Queen") |
References
- Biography at Hollywood.com
- Biography, Filmbug.com; accessed August 24, 2017.
- "Actor Bruce Altman leads Shakespeare workshop in Woodbridge". 31 March 2008.
External links
- Bruce Altman at IMDb
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