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Ron Livingston
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  Ron Livingston American actor Ron Livingston at the world premiere of The Flash, Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, 2023. (more) Ron Livingston American actor Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ron-Livingston Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Ronald Joseph Livingston Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 6, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts In full: Ronald Joseph Livingston (Show more) Born: June 5, 1967, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are some of Ron Livingstonu2019s notable films and TV projects? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Ron Livingston is known for his performances in the films Office Space (1999), a workplace satire, and The Conjuring (2013), about a haunted house. His TV credits include the World War II miniseries Band of Brothers (2001), a recurring role (2002u201303) on the series Sex and the City, and Loudermilk (2017u201320), which centers on a substance-use counselor." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Where did Ron Livingston attend college? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Ron Livingston attended Yale University, where he majored in theater studies and literature. His classmates included Paul Giamatti and Edward Norton, both of whom became stars. In addition, future TV journalist Anderson Cooper lived in Livingstonu2019s dorm. Livingston graduated from Yale in 1989." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was Ron Livingstonu2019s first movie role? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Ron Livingstonu2019s movie debut was in 1992, when he had a small role in Straight Talk, starring Dolly Parton." } } ] } Top Questions What are some of Ron Livingston’s notable films and TV projects? Ron Livingston is known for his performances in the films Office Space (1999), a workplace satire, and The Conjuring (2013), about a haunted house. His TV credits include the World War II miniseries Band of Brothers (2001), a recurring role (2002–03) on the series Sex and the City, and Loudermilk (2017–20), which centers on a substance-use counselor.

  Where did Ron Livingston attend college? Ron Livingston attended Yale University, where he majored in theater studies and literature. His classmates included Paul Giamatti and Edward Norton, both of whom became stars. In addition, future TV journalist Anderson Cooper lived in Livingston’s dorm. Livingston graduated from Yale in 1989.

  What was Ron Livingston’s first movie role? Ron Livingston’s movie debut was in 1992, when he had a small role in Straight Talk, starring Dolly Parton.

  Ron Livingston (born June 5, 1967, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.) is an American actor whose lengthy résumé includes the workplace satire Office Space (1999), the World War II miniseries Band of Brothers (2001), and the TV show Loudermilk (2017–20), about a substance-use counselor. Livingston also had a memorable role on the hit HBO show Sex and the City. Livingston is one of four children born to Linda (née Rinas) Livingston, a Lutheran pastor, and Kurt Livingston, an aerospace engineer. His brother John Livingston would also go on to become an actor, and his sister, Jennifer Livingston, became a TV newscaster ...(100 of 892 words)

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