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

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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 Thomas Edgar Rothman (born November 21, 1954) is an American film executive and current chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group. In this role, Rothman oversees all of the studio's motion picture production and distribution activiti ...

. A graduate of

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and the

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, his

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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

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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'', ''

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'', and ''

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

Ghostbusters ''Ghostbusters'' is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced 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, ...

'' (1984), ''

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'' (1988), '' Jingle All the Way'' (1996), '' Say It Isn't So'' (2001), '' Welcome to Mooseport'' (2004), and ''

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'' (2004), and portrayed real-life

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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 and starring Allen, Charlotte Rampling, Jessica Harper and Marie-Christine Barrault. Sharon Stone has a brief role, in her film debut. The film is abo ...

'' (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 mockumentary 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 characteristics of strong per ...

'' (1983) as Paul Deghuee *''

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

The Purple Rose of Cairo ''The Purple Rose of Cairo'' is a 1985 American fantasy romantic comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen, and starring Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, and Danny Aiello. Inspired by the films '' Sherlock Jr.'' (1924) and '' Hellzapoppin (1941 ...

'' (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 drama film directed by Juan Jose Campanella and starring Harley Cross, Karen Young, Jason Biggs (in his first speaking role), Jesse Bradford and Adrien Brody. It was Campanella's fea ...

'' (1991) as Stokes *'' Golden Years'' (1991, Miniseries) as Dr. Ackerman *''Mamma ci penso io'' (1992) as U.S. Consul *''

The Pickle ''The Pickle'' is a 1993 film produced, written, and directed by Paul Mazursky, telling the story of a formerly powerful film director whose recent string of flops has forced him to make a commercial piece that is artistically uninspired. The absu ...

'' (1993) as Chauffeur *'' Gettysburg'' (1993) as Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds *'' Mr. Wonderful'' (1993) as Ralph *'' NYPD Blue'' (1993, TV Series) as Gerald Zimmer *'' Where the Rivers Flow North'' (1993) as The Lawyer *''

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'' (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 ''A Further Gesture'' is a 1997 film directed by Robert Dornhelm. It stars Stephen Rea and Alfred Molina and had its première at the 12th Dublin Film Festival on 4 March 1997. It is also known as ''The Break''.The Devil's Advocate'' (1997) as District Attorney Broygo *''

Witness to the Mob ''Witness to the Mob'' is a made-for-TV film which premiered on Sunday, May 10, and concluded on Monday, May 11, 1998. Plot Based on a true story, the film follows the rise of Sammy Gravano in ranks in the Gambino crime family, one of the "Five F ...

'' (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 *''

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'' (2000) as Harold Rosenberg *'' Say It Isn't So'' (2001) as Larry Falwell *''Plan B'' (2001) as Dr. Pete *''

Kate & Leopold ''Kate & Leopold'' is a 2001 American romantic-comedy fantasy film that tells a story of a physicist by the name of Stuart ( Liev Schreiber), who accidentally pulls his great‑great‑grandfather, Leopold ( Hugh Jackman), through a time portal ...

'' (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 *'' Welcome to Mooseport'' (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 ''I Heart Huckabees'' (stylized as ''I ♥ Huckabees''; also ''I Love Huckabees'') is a 2004 independent black comedy film directed and produced by David O. Russell, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jeff Baena. A self-described "existential c ...

'' (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 ''The Hoax'' is a 2006 American comedy-drama film starring Richard Gere, directed by Swedish filmmaker Lasse Hallström. The screenplay by William Wheeler is based on the book of the same title by Clifford Irving. It recounts Irving's elabora ...

'' (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 ''Reservation Road'' is a 2007 American crime drama film directed by Terry George and based on the book of the same title by John Burnham Schwartz, who, along with George, adapted the novel for the screenplay. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix an ...

'' (2007) as Minister *'' Enchanted'' (2007) as Carl *''

'' (2007–2009, TV Series) as Judge Joe Green *''

The Accidental Husband ''The Accidental Husband'' is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Griffin Dunne and starring Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth, Isabella Rossellini, and Sam Shepard. The film was written by Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor and Bon ...

'' (2008) as Business Man *''

Synecdoche, New York ''Synecdoche, New York'' (pronounced ) is a 2008 American postmodern psychological drama film written and directed by Charlie Kaufman in his directorial debut. It stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as an ailing theater director who works on an inc ...

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

The Day the Earth Stood Still ''The Day the Earth Stood Still'' (a.k.a. ''Farewell to the Master'' and ''Journey to the World'') is a 1951 American science fiction film from 20th Century Fox, produced by Julian Blaustein and directed by Robert Wise. It stars Michael Renn ...

'' (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 *''

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'' (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 ''That Awkward Moment'' (released as ''Are We Officially Dating?'' in Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand) is a 2014 American bromantic comedy drama film written and directed by Tom Gormican in his directorial debut. The film stars Zac Efron, ...

'' (2014) as Chelsea's Father *''

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'' (2014) as Rabbi Cohen *'' Law & Order: SVU'' (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 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 release and throug ...

'' (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 that premiered on NBC on September 23, 2013. The show follows Raymond "Red" Reddington ( James Spader), a former U.S. Navy officer turned high-profile criminal who voluntarily s ...

'' (2022) as Wallace Avery * '' Painkiller'' (2022) as

Mortimer Sackler Mortimer David Sackler (December 7, 1916 – March 24, 2010) was an American-born British psychiatrist and entrepreneur who was a co-owner, with his brother Raymond, of Purdue Pharma. During his lifetime, Sackler's philanthropy included donatio ...

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