Ron Leibman (born October 11, 1937 in New York City, New York) is an American actor. He has appeared in many films such as Where's Poppa?, The Hot Rock, Slaughterhouse-Five, The Super Cops, Up the Academy, Norma Rae, Zorro, The Gay Blade, Garden State, and Rhinestone. He co-starred with second wife Jessica Walter in Neil Simon's play Rumors.
He won an Emmy Award for his convict turned lawyer character in Kaz (1978-79), a series which he also created and co-wrote. Leibman also picked up a Tony Award for his work in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Angels in America.
He is also widely known for his portrayal of Leonard Green, Rachel's overbearing father, on the sitcom Friends. Leibman currently has a recurring role on The Sopranos as Dr. Plepler.
Leibman graduated in 1958 from Ohio Wesleyan University. He was a member of the Compass Players along with wife Linda Lavin in the late 1950s. He has been married to actress Jessica Walter since 1983. He was previously married to actress Linda Lavin (1969-1981).
