John Mahr Rothman (born June 3, 1949) is an American film, television, and stage

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Life and career

Rothman was born in

Baltimore Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. With a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 568,271 in 2024, it is the 30th-most populous U.S. city. The Baltimore metropolitan area is the 20th-large ...

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, the son of Elizabeth D. (

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Davidson) and Donald N. Rothman, a lawyer. He is the brother of film executive Thomas Rothman. A graduate of

Wesleyan University Wesleyan University ( ) is a Private university, private liberal arts college, liberal arts university in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1831 as a Men's colleges in the United States, men's college under the Methodi ...

and the

Yale School of Drama The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University is a graduate professional school of Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1924 as the Department of Drama in the School of Fine Arts, the school provides training in ...

, his Broadway stage credits include Richard Nelson's ''Some Americans Abroad'' and the 2007 revival of Craig Lucas's '' Prelude to a Kiss''. He performed in numerous

Off-Broadway An off-Broadway theatre is any professional theatre venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, inclusive. These theatres are smaller than Broadway theatres, but larger than off-off-Broadway theatres, which seat fewer tha ...

productions including his own one-person play ''The Impossible H. L. Mencken''. Rothman portrayed Union

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John F. Reynolds in '' Gettysburg'' (1993). He has appeared on such shows as ''

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'', '' Blue Bloods'', ''

Law & Order ''Law & Order'' is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf and produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, launching the ''Law & Order'' franchise. ''Law & Order'' aired its entire ...

'', and ''

Arrested Development ''Arrested Development'' is an American satire, satirical television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz. It follows the Bluths, a formerly wealthy, dysfunctional family and is presented in a Serial (radio and television), serialized format, inco ...

''. Rothman also appeared in such comedic movies as ''

Ghostbusters ''Ghostbusters'' is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, three eccentric ...

'' (1984), ''

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'' (1988), '' Jingle All the Way'' (1996), '' Say It Isn't So'' (2001), ''

Welcome to Mooseport ''Welcome to Mooseport'' is a 2004 political satire comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, and starring Ray Romano and Gene Hackman in his final film role. It was filmed in Jackson's Point and Port Perry in Ontario. Plot Former President o ...

'' (2004), ''

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'' (2004), and '' Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'' (2024), and portrayed real-life September 11 terror victim Edward Felt in the 2006 film '' United 93''.

Filmography

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Stardust Memories ''Stardust Memories'' is a 1980 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen, who stars alongside Charlotte Rampling, Jessica Harper, Marie-Christine Barrault, and Tony Roberts. Sharon Stone has a brief role, in her film de ...

'' (1980) as Jack Abel *''

Ryan's Hope ''Ryan's Hope'' is an American soap opera created by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer, airing for 13 years on ABC from July 7, 1975, to January 13, 1989. It revolves around the trials and tribulations within a large Irish-American family in ...

'' (1981, TV Series) as Ralph Pugh *'' Sophie's Choice'' (1982) as Librarian *''

Zelig ''Zelig'' is a 1983 American satirical mockumentary comedy film written, directed by and starring Woody Allen as Leonard Zelig, a nondescript enigma, who, apparently out of his desire to fit in and be liked, unwittingly takes on the characteris ...

'' (1983) as Paul Deghuee *''

'' (1984) as Roger Delacorte, Library Administrator *''

The Purple Rose of Cairo ''The Purple Rose of Cairo'' is a 1985 American period fantasy romantic comedy film, written and directed by Woody Allen. Set in Depression-era New Jersey, it stars Mia Farrow as a film lover who flees her abusive husband (Danny Aiello) after ...

'' (1985) as Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer *''

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'' (1986) as Jonathan Rice *'' Three O'Clock High'' (1987) as Mr. Medved *'' Hello Again'' (1987) as Bearded Man *''

'' (1988) as Phil *'' The Boost'' (1988) as Ned *'' See You in the Morning'' (1989) as Veterinarien *'' Bloodhounds of Broadway'' (1989) as Marvin Clay *''

'' (1990–2010, TV Series) as Expert Witness / Steven Strelzik / O'Hara / Internist *''

The Boy Who Cried Bitch ''The Boy Who Cried Bitch'' is a 1991 American Independent film, independent drama film directed by Juan Jose Campanella and starring Harley Cross, Karen Young (actress), Karen Young, Jason Biggs (in his first speaking role), Jesse Bradford and Ad ...

'' (1991) as Stokes *'' Golden Years'' (1991, Miniseries) as Dr. Ackerman *''Mamma ci penso io'' (1992) as U.S. Consul *'' The Pickle'' (1993) as Chauffeur *'' Gettysburg'' (1993) as Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds *'' Mr. Wonderful'' (1993) as Ralph *''

NYPD Blue ''NYPD Blue'' is an American police procedural television series set in New York City, exploring the struggles of the fictional 15th Precinct detective squad in Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwines several plots involving an ensemble ca ...

'' (1993, TV Series) as Gerald Zimmer *'' Where the Rivers Flow North'' (1993) as The Lawyer *'' Copycat'' (1995) as Andy *'' The Associate'' (1996) as Jogging Track Executive *'' Jingle All the Way'' (1996) as Mall Toy Store Manager *'' Childhood's End'' (1996) as Bernard Chute *'' Picture Perfect'' (1997) as Jim Davenport *'' A Further Gesture'' (1997) as FBI Agent No: 2 *'' The Devil's Advocate'' (1997) as District Attorney Broygo *'' Witness to the Mob'' (1998, TV Movie) as White House Advisor *'' The Siege'' (1998) as Congressman Marshall *'' Two Ninas'' (1999) as Barry Litzer *''24 Nights'' (1999) as Paul *'' Dinner Rush'' (2000) as Gary Lieberman *''

Pollock Pollock or pollack (pronounced ) is the common name used for either of the two species of North Atlantic ocean, marine fish in the genus ''Pollachius''. ''Pollachius pollachius'' is referred to as "pollock" in North America, Ireland and the Unit ...

'' (2000) as

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*'' Say It Isn't So'' (2001) as Larry Falwell *''Plan B'' (2001) as Dr. Pete *'' Kate & Leopold'' (2001) as Executive #1 *'' Unfaithful'' (2002) as Jerry (uncredited) *'' The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest'' (2002) as Ben *'' Daredevil'' (2003) as Quesada Attorney *'' Easy'' (2003) as Lawrence Harris *''

'' (2004, TV Series) as Charles Milford *''

'' (2004) as Stu *''

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'' (2004) as Dave's Lawyer *'' The Door in the Floor'' (2004) as Minty O'Hare *'' I Heart Huckabees'' (2004) as Corporate Board #2 *''

'' (2004) as Business Man *'' Brooklyn Lobster'' (2005) as Sal Guardino *''

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'' (2005) as Jack Bloomberg *'' The Ringer'' (2005) as Priest *'' United 93'' (2006) as Edward P. Felt *'' The Devil Wears Prada'' (2006) as Editor *'' Rescue Me'' (2006, TV Series) as Bud *'' The Hoax'' (2006) as Puffy Man *''

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'' (2007) as Rene *'' Arranged'' (2007) as Matan Meshenberg *'' Day Zero'' (2007) as Rifkin's Father *'' Reservation Road'' (2007) as Minister *'' Enchanted'' (2007) as Carl *''

'' (2007–2009, TV Series) as Judge Joe Green *'' The Accidental Husband'' (2008) as Business Man *''

Synecdoche, New York ''Synecdoche, New York'' ( ) is a 2008 American postmodern psychological drama film written and directed by Charlie Kaufman in his directorial debut. The film stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as Caden Cotard, a theater director whose attempt to ...

'' (2008) as Dentist *'' The Understudy'' (2008) *''

The Day the Earth Stood Still ''The Day the Earth Stood Still'' is a 1951 American science fiction film from 20th Century Fox, produced by Julian Blaustein and directed by Robert Wise. It stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray, F ...

'' (2008) as Dr. Myron *''

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'' (2009, TV Series) as Earl Jacoby *''

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'' (2009) as Beranbaum *'' Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' (2009, TV Series) as Peter Evans *'' According to Greta'' (2009) as Edgar *'' Choose'' (2011) as Elliot Vincent *'' The Onion News Network'' (2011, TV Series) as Ronald Noth *'' White Collar'' (2012, TV Series) as Graham Slater *'' Blue Bloods'' (2012, TV Series) as Walter Harris *'' Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter'' (2012) as Jefferson Davis *'' Hitchcock'' (2012) as Accountant (uncredited) *'' Northern Borders'' (2013) as Judge Allen *'' That Awkward Moment'' (2014) as Chelsea's Father *''

Affluenza Affluenza describes the psychological and social effects of affluence. It is a portmanteau of ''wealth, affluence'' and ''influenza'', and is used most commonly by critics of consumerism. Some psychologists consider it to be a pseudo-scientific ...

'' (2014) as Rabbi Cohen *'' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' (2014–2019, TV Series) as Judge Edward Kofax *'' Peter and John'' (2015) as Attorney Bennett *''Stealing Chanel'' (2015) as Charles Borden *''Her Composition'' (2015) as Dean *'' One Mississippi'' (2015–2017, TV Series) as Bill *''

Good Kids ''Good Kids'' is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Chris McCoy, and starring Nicholas Braun, Zoey Deutch, Israel Broussard, Mateo Arias, Dayo Okeniyi, Julia Garner and Ashley Judd. It was released in a limited releas ...

'' (2016) as Mr. Evans *''My Art'' (2016) as John *'' Fits and Starts'' (2017) as Publisher *'' The Report'' (2019) as

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*'' Bombshell'' (2019) as Martin Hyman *'' Small Engine Repair'' (2021) as Mr. Walker * ''

The Blacklist ''The Blacklist'' is an American crime thriller television series created by Jon Bokenkamp and developed by John Eisendrath. It stars James Spader as Raymond Reddington, an international criminal and one of the FBI's Most Wanted fugitives ...

'' (2022) as Wallace Avery * ''

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'' (2022) as Mortimer Sackler *'' Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'' (2024) as Roger Delacorte, Library Administrator

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