Ronald Guttman (born 12 August 1952) is a Belgian

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Career

Guttman was born in

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. He started appearing in French language productions in Europe in 1975, appearing in his first English-language film, ''

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'', in 1983. Guttman continues to work in both Europe and North America, predominantly in television, including '' Lost'', '' Lipstick Jungle'', '' Heroes'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. He had a recurring role as Alexander Cambias, Sr. on the daytime

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'' (20 episodes over 18 years) and spots on three series in the ''Law & Order'' franchise: ''

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'', '' Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' and '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''. In 2021, he had a recurring role as French gangster Jean Jehan in the

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drama series '' Godfather of Harlem''. Guttman's performances also include numerous

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productions, including '' The Fifth Column'', a play by

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; the title role in Dennis McIntyre's ''Modigliani'' at Jewish Repertory Theatre; and the original production in 1986 of Tina Howe's '' Coastal Disturbances.''. His movie roles include '' The Hunt For Red October'', '' On the Basis of Sex'', '' The Tollbooth'', '' 27 Dresses'', '' The Guru'' and '' August Rush''. His company, Highbrow Entertainment, has produced stage and film projects including '' The Tollbooth'', ''Masked'', ''The Fifth Column'', ''DAI'' and ''

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''.

Filmography

Stage appearances

References

External links

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''After Hours'' episode with Ronald Guttman
1952 births Belgian male film actors Belgian male stage actors Living people 20th-century Belgian male actors 21st-century Belgian male actors Belgian male television actors People from Uccle {{Belgium-actor-stub