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Stephen Paul Schnetzer (born June 11, 1948)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Cass Winthrop on Another World from 1982 to 1986, returning in 1987 until the show's cancellation in 1999. He won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Comic Actor in 1989 for his role on Another World and received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 1990 for Outstanding Lead Actor.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Schnetzer was born in Canton, Massachusetts. His father was a postal worker and his mother was secretary to the superintendent of schools in Canton.[2] His father had German and Irish ancestry.[3] His mother was a war bride from Algeria.[4]
Schnetzer attended Catholic Memorial School[5] and The University of Massachusetts, earning a degree in French, with a minor in Spanish.[4][3] He studied acting at Juilliard and The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.[3] While at Juilliard, he took circus classes and learned to juggle. Schnetzer trained with William Esper, using the Meisner technique.[4]
Career
[edit]Early in his career, he was sometimes billed under the names Steven Schnetzer, Stephen St. Paul, and Steven St. Paul.[1] He made his film debut with a small role in Hail (credited as Steven Schnetzer).[6] In 1976, he played Lucentio in a TV movie production of The Taming of the Shrew and guest-starred on Hawaii Five-O (credited for both roles as Stephen St. Paul).[1]
Schnetzer played the role of Julie Olson Williams' brother, Steven Olson, on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1978 to 1980.[7] He guest-starred on The Love Boat and Fantasy Island.[8]
In 1980, he made his Broadway debut in Filumena, playing the son of Joan Plowright. The play was directed by Laurence Olivier.[3] Schnetzer joined the cast of the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, playing Marcello Salta from 1980 to 1982.[9][1] Schnetzer returned to Broadway in 1981, playing Mark Harrison in A Talent For Murder at the Biltmore Theater.[10] On television, he appeared in the 1983 TV movie Rage of Angels.[1]
He landed the role of attorney Cass Winthrop on Another World in 1982 and stayed until 1986. He decided to leave to pursue other opportunities in Los Angeles, while also spending time with his newborn son.[3] Schnetzer returned to Another World in 1987, continuing to play Cass until the show's final episodes aired in June 1999.[11] He won a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1989 for Outstanding Comic Actor for his work on the show.[12] He also received Soap Opera Digest Award nominations in 1986, 1991, 1992, and 1999.[13] He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1990.[14]
During his time on Another World, Schnetzer appeared in the TV movie Shattered Innocence. He guest-starred on The Cosby Mysteries and Prince Street.[1] After Another World's cancellation, Schnetzer continued to appear as Cass Winthrop on the CBS soap operas As the World Turns (1999 to 2002; 2005 and 2006) and Guiding Light (2002).[15] He made guest appearances on Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.[8] He played Mr. Hammon in the 2005 drama film Brooklyn Lobster.[16]
Schnetzer returned to Broadway in 2002, replacing Bill Pullman in the role of Ross in Edward Albee's The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?[17] He went on to play the role of Martin in a production of The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? at Lyric Stage in Boston, opening in February 2006.[18] He starred as Garry Lejeune in Noises Off at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. from December 2006 to 2007.[19][20][21] He co-starred with his son, Ben Schnetzer, in the 2007 film Ben's Plan.[22]
From 2008 to 2013, he had guest-starring roles on The Wire, Fringe, Damages, The Good Wife, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Person of Interest.[6][8] He appeared on Homeland, playing a character named Dr. Cass Winthrop.[15]
From May to June 2009, Schnetzer played Voltaire in Legacy of Light at Arena Stage in Crystal City, Virginia.[23] He returned to the same venue in September 2009, appearing in The Quality of Life, co-starring with Annette O'Toole and Kevin O'Rourke.[24][25] In October 2015, he starred in Arthur Miller's Broken Glass at the Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut.[4]
Schnetzer became a prolific voiceover talent in English and French, advertising for many companies, such as Kellogg's Frosted Flakes.[4] He continued to land guest-starring roles, appearing from 2014 to 2018 on Forever, The Blacklist, Flesh and Bone, Blue Bloods, Billions, and Elementary.[6][8][26] Schnetzer appeared in the 2017 film Aardvark.[27] He starred as Richard in the independent film A Case of Blue.[26] Since 2022, Schnetzer has appeared on the web series The Bay.[28]
In 2024, it was announced that he would be returning to Days of Our Lives as Steven Olson.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Schnetzer married Amy Ingersoll at the Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco, on November 24, 1976.[2] They later divorced.[3]
He met actress Nancy Snyder while they were both on One Life to Live (she played Katrina Karr). They were married on March 18, 1982 and had two sons.[1][3][29] They are now divorced.[26] Their younger son, Ben Schnetzer, is also an actor.[30]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Hail | The People | Also known as Hail to the Chief, Mr. President, and Washington, B.C Credited as Steven Schnetzer |
| 2005 | Brooklyn Lobster | Mr. Hammon | |
| 2007 | Ben's Plan | Carl Stephens | |
| 2011 | Keys. Wallet. Phone | Handsome Man | Short film |
| 2017 | Aardvark | Don Herremans | |
| 2020 | A Case of Blue | Richard | |
| 2022 | Laurina | Dr. Porter | Short film |
| 2023 | Nyad | Commentator |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | The Taming of the Shrew | Lucentio | Television film Credited as Steve St. Paul |
| Hawaii Five-O | Officer Blankenship | Episode: "Target - A Cop" Credited as Stephen St. Paul | |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island | Cebee Singh | Episode: "Return/The Toughest Man Alive" |
| 1978–1980; 2024 | Days of Our Lives | Steven Olson | Series regular (1978–1980); guest (2024) |
| 1979 | The Love Boat | Francois | Episode: "April's Return/Super Mom/I'll See You Again" |
| 1980–1982 | One Life to Live | Marcello Salta | Contract role |
| 1982–1999 | Another World | Cass Winthrop / Rex Allingham | Contract role
1,123 episodes |
| 1983 | Rage of Angels | Lawyer | Miniseries |
| 1984 | Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour | Himself | Panelist 10 episodes |
| 1988 | Shattered Innocence | Danny Calloway | Television film |
| 1994 | The Cosby Mysteries | Marty Brackett / Howard Brackett | Episode: "Mirror, Mirror" |
| 1997 | Prince Street | Episode: "God Bless America" | |
| 1999–2006 | As the World Turns | Cass Winthrop | Recurring role
28 episodes |
| 2002 | Guiding Light | Cass Winthrop | Recurring role |
| 2003; 2006 | Law & Order | Mitchell Lowell / Dr. Freeman | 2 episodes |
| 2003; 2004; 2008 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Dr. Engles / Rabbi Birnbaum | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | New Amsterdam | Toby Hardwick's Lawyer | Episode: "Pilot" |
| The Wire | Robert Ruby | 2 episodes | |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Ajay Khan | Episode: "Assassin" | |
| 2009 | Fringe | Professor Miles Kinberg | Episode: "Bound" |
| Damages | ADA Carl Deevers | Episode: "Hey! Mr. Pibb!" | |
| 2010 | Rubicon | Arnold Hopper | 2 episodes |
| The Good Wife | Glenn Childs' Lead Attorney | Uncredited Episode: "Infamy" | |
| 2013 | Person of Interest | Tug Brantley | Episode: "Booked Solid" |
| Homeland | Dr. Cass Winthrop | 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | Forever | Lawrence Forester | Episode: "New York Kids" |
| 2015 | The Blacklist | Lester Charles Conway | Episode: "Vanessa Cruz (No. 117)" |
| The Following | Malcolm Tower | Episode: "Flesh & Blood" | |
| Flesh and Bone | LeRan Brousseau | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | The Path | Dr. Alan Rothstein | Originally titled The Way Episode: "Breaking and Entering" |
| 2017 | Blue Bloods | Hassan Nejari | Episode: "The One That Got Away" |
| Billions | Antoine Casson | Episode: "With or Without You" | |
| 2018 | Elementary | Adam Braun | Episode: "The Geek Interpreter" |
| 2020 | The Show Must Go Online | Brabantio / Julius Caesar | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | The Endgame | Moustakas | Episode: "#1 with a Bullet" |
| 2022–2024 | The Bay | Richard Kaufman | 15 episodes |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Red Dead Revolver | Sheriff O'Grady / Charger / Union Soldier | Voice |
| Conflict: Vietnam | Voice |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Outstanding Comic Performance by an Actor: Daytime | Another World | Won | [12] |
| 1990 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Another World | Nominated | [14] |
| 1992 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Outstanding Lead Actor: Daytime | Another World | Nominated | [13] |
References
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- ^ a b c d e f g Bednarz, Stella (May 12, 1992). "Calm, Cass, & Collected". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (10): 74–78.
- ^ a b c d e Cohen, Sherry Shameer (October 5, 2015). "BWW Interview: Stephen Schnetzer". Broadway World. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ Cobb, Nathan (December 15, 1980). "His One Life to Live' ..." The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Stephen Schnetzer: Actor". Playwrights Horizons. Archived from the original on October 31, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Levinsky, Mara (March 29, 2024). "Stephen Schnetzer Returns to Days Of Our Lives!". Soap Opera Digest. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Credits: Stephen Schnetzer". TV Guide. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Stephen Schnetzer". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2008.
- ^ Rich, Frank (October 2, 1981). "Theater: Claudette Colbert in 'Talent For Murder'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Who's Who in Bay City: Cass Winthrop". Soap Central. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "1989". Soap Opera Digest. April 11, 2003. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "The Soap Opera Awards Nominations". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (20): 66–79. September 29, 1992.
- ^ a b "Who Will Win a 1990 Daytime Emmy?". Chicago Tribune. May 27, 1990. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Clifford, Kambra (August 9, 2022). "INTERVIEW: Stephen Schnetzer shares memories of Another World and details about his film, A Case of Blue". Soap Central. Archived from the original on December 6, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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- ^ "Arena Stage Presents Frayn's Hilarious Farce Comedy 'Noises Off'" (PDF) (Press release). Arena Stage. November 21, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 20, 2008. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ Treanor, Lorraine (December 23, 2006). "Noises Off". D.C. Theatre Scene. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
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- ^ "Ben's Plan - 2007". AV Club. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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[edit]Stephen Schnetzer
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Childhood and family
Stephen Paul Schnetzer was born on June 11, 1948, in Canton, Massachusetts.[5] He was the son of Thomas A. Schnetzer, a postal worker with the U.S. Postal Service in Boston, and his wife Josephine Hatchouel, who served as secretary to the superintendent of schools in Canton and had immigrated to the United States as a war bride from Algeria following World War II.[6][7][8] Schnetzer's father was of German and Irish descent, while his mother's Sephardi Jewish and Spanish-Algerian heritage introduced French and Spanish languages into the household from an early age, fostering his interest in multicultural influences and linguistics.[8] Schnetzer grew up in a working-class environment in Canton, shaped by his family's modest circumstances and the close-knit community dynamics of the area.[6] This upbringing, combined with his mother's immigrant background, exposed him to diverse cultural narratives and languages during his formative years, influencing his later academic pursuits in French and Spanish.[7] He attended local Catholic schools, including Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury.[9]Education and early training
Schnetzer attended Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.[9] He pursued undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts, where he earned a B.A. in French with a minor in Spanish, influenced by his exposure to those languages at home due to his mother's Algerian heritage as a war bride.[7][10] During this period, his interest in acting was sparked by seeing a production of Death of a Salesman, leading him toward a career in performance.[7] He also studied abroad at the University of Caen in France.[6] For graduate training, Schnetzer obtained a BFA in Drama from the Juilliard School's drama division, where he focused on technique, speech, voice production, and even took circus classes to learn juggling.[9][7] He further honed his skills as a member of the repertory company at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.[6] Additionally, he trained with acting coach William Esper at the William Esper Studio, employing the Meisner technique, which emphasizes authentic behavior in imaginary circumstances.[7]Career
Television roles
Schnetzer began his television career in daytime soap operas, debuting as Steve Olson on Days of Our Lives from 1978 to 1980, where he portrayed the brother of Julie Williams in storylines involving family dynamics and personal struggles in Salem.[11] After a 45-year absence, he returned to the role on December 2, 2024, for a brief arc exploring suspicions about Steve's character and his ties to the Horton family legacy.[1] Schnetzer reprised the character again in November 2025 for the show's 60th anniversary celebration, appearing in one episode amid a gala event honoring original cast members and longstanding narratives.[12][13] He transitioned to One Life to Live in 1980, playing Marcello Salta through 1982 as a fitness expert entangled in dramatic interpersonal plots within the Llanview community.[14][11] Schnetzer's portrayal contributed to the show's exploration of character-driven conflicts during his contract run, which involved roughly a day-and-a-half of filming per week.[14] Schnetzer achieved his breakthrough in daytime television as Cass Winthrop on Another World, a role he originated in 1982 and played until 1986, then reprised from 1991 to 1999, amassing 1,270 episodes.[2] Introduced as a scheming yet good-natured attorney and casanova working at Cory Publishing, the character evolved into a more mature figure, including a stint as mayor of Bay City, while navigating key storylines such as tumultuous romances with Felicia Gallant and Kathleen McKinnon, as well as family rivalries and legal battles that highlighted themes of redemption and loyalty.[15][16] His long tenure as Cass solidified Schnetzer's status as a staple of the genre, influencing the portrayal of witty, multifaceted leading men in soap operas.[14] Following Another World's cancellation, Schnetzer continued embodying Cass Winthrop on sister soaps, appearing on As the World Turns from 1999 to 2002 and briefly in 2005–2006, where the character integrated into Oakdale's legal and social circles.[11] He also guest-starred as Cass on Guiding Light in 2002 for a short crossover arc involving Springfield's interconnected dramas.[17] In primetime, Schnetzer made notable guest appearances, including multiple roles across the Law & Order franchise, such as a doctor in the original series and various supporting characters in Criminal Intent and SVU.[18] He portrayed foreign correspondent Robert Ruby in The Wire's fifth season (2008), contributing to the show's examination of media and politics in Baltimore. On Homeland, Schnetzer played Dr. Cass Winthrop in the 2013 episode "Tower of David," adding depth to a tense medical consultation scene.[19] More recently, he recurred as Richard Kaufman on the web series The Bay from 2022 to 2024, portraying a key figure in the show's ensemble-driven mysteries.[2]Film roles
Stephen Schnetzer made his screen debut in the 1972 political satire Hail, directed by Fred Levinson, where he portrayed a supporting role as one of "The People" in a story critiquing presidential paranoia and power abuse.[20] In this early film credit, credited as Steven Schnetzer, he contributed to the ensemble cast highlighting societal dissent amid a Nixon-era-inspired narrative.[20] Schnetzer's mid-career film work included the 2005 independent dramedy Brooklyn Lobster, written and directed by Kevin Jordan, in which he played Mr. Hammon, a family man navigating reconciliation amid business and personal turmoil in a Brooklyn lobster-packing family.[21] The film, presented by Martin Scorsese, explores themes of familial bonds and economic pressures through character-driven storytelling. He later appeared in the 2017 dark comedy Aardvark, directed by Brian Shoaf and starring Zachary Quinto, as Don Herremans, a therapist figure aiding in the psychological unraveling of sibling rivalries and hallucinations.[22] This role underscored Schnetzer's affinity for nuanced supporting parts in indie productions examining mental health and interpersonal dynamics.[23] More recently, Schnetzer featured in the 2023 biographical sports drama Nyad, directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, portraying a commentator in the story of swimmer Diana Nyad's Cuba-to-Florida challenge, alongside leads Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.[24] The Netflix release earned critical acclaim for its portrayal of perseverance, with Schnetzer's brief appearance adding to the event's broadcast authenticity. Throughout his career, Schnetzer's film roles have been sporadic, often interspersed with extensive television commitments, yet consistently emphasize character-driven supporting performances in independent and biographical cinema that prioritize emotional depth over lead prominence.[2] This pattern reflects a selective approach to film, favoring projects with intimate, narrative-focused scopes following his transition from early soap opera roles to broader cinematic opportunities.[2]Theater work
Following his graduation from Juilliard, Stephen Schnetzer dedicated the early years of his career to classical repertory theater, performing in regional productions across the United States for approximately eight years. He served as a company member of the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco for four seasons, where he honed his skills in ensemble-based live performances of Shakespearean and classical works. This period emphasized his foundation in rigorous, text-driven acting, contributing to his versatility in portraying complex characters on stage.[25][7] Schnetzer's Broadway debut came in 1980 with the role of Riccardo in Filumena, an Italian comedy-drama directed by Laurence Olivier and starring Liza Minnelli as the titular character. He followed this in 1981 with the part of Mark Harrison in the thriller A Talent for Murder. In 2002, he took on a replacement role as Martin in the Broadway revival of Edward Albee's The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?, stepping in for Bill Pullman and delivering a performance noted for its emotional depth in exploring themes of taboo and family fracture. Earlier in his career, Schnetzer also worked behind the scenes as assistant stage manager for the 1971 production of The Incomparable Max, while understudying roles such as Lewis and Frenchman.[4][11] Schnetzer continued to build his stage resume with notable regional theater appearances, including the role of Garry Lejeune in the 2006–2007 revival of Michael Frayn's farce Noises Off at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., where he contributed to the ensemble's chaotic comedic timing as an inarticulate actor-director. His work in live theater has underscored his strengths in improvisation, audience interaction, and character-driven narratives, extending his impact on American theater far beyond television. In 2024, Schnetzer served as understudy for Charles Benhamou and Patrick Salomon in the Broadway production of Prayer for the French Republic.[4] In late 2025, Schnetzer is scheduled to appear as Peter in the regional premiere of Delia Ephron's Left on Tenth at GableStage in Miami, marking a return to intimate, memoir-based drama.[26][27]Personal life
Marriages
Stephen Schnetzer's first marriage was to actress Amy Ingersoll, whom he wed on November 24, 1976, at the Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco.[6] The couple, both members of the American Conservatory Theater repertory company at the time, divorced in 1981.[5] Schnetzer's second marriage was to actress Nancy Snyder, whom he met on the set of the soap opera One Life to Live, where she portrayed Katrina Karr. They married on March 18, 1982, and the union lasted until their divorce in 2015.[28][5] As of 2025, no further marriages have been publicly reported for Schnetzer.[5]Family and children
Stephen Schnetzer has two sons from his second marriage to actress Nancy Snyder: Max, born in the mid-1980s, and Ben, born in 1990.[2][29][9] Schnetzer long resided in New York City, where he raised his family amid his extensive career in soap operas and theater during the 1980s and 1990s.[9] His demanding acting schedules, including out-of-town theater commitments, occasionally disrupted family routines, such as limiting holiday time together, though he prioritized visits and maintained close bonds with his sons.[9] In a 1999 interview, Schnetzer expressed deep affection for his then-young sons, describing them as a source of joy while balancing professional travel with family holidays.[29] His younger son, Ben Schnetzer, has followed in his father's footsteps as an established actor, with notable roles in films including The Book Thief (2013), Pride (2014), and Warcraft (2016).[30] This familial connection to the entertainment industry highlights a legacy of performing arts within the Schnetzer household, with Ben pursuing an international career based in London.[9]Filmography
Film
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1972: Hail
Directed by Fred Levinson; supporting role as one of The People. -
2005: Brooklyn Lobster
Directed by Kevin Corrigan; role of Mr. Hammon.[31] -
2007: Ben's Plan
Directed by Jenna Ricker; role of Carl Stephens.[32] -
2011: Keys. Wallet. Phone. (short film)
Directed by Juliet Lashinsky-Revene; role of Handsome Man.[33] -
2017: Aardvark
Directed by Brian Shoaf; role of psychiatrist Don Herremans. -
2020: A Case of Blue
Directed by Dana H. Glazer; lead role of retired accountant Richard Flicker. -
2022: Laurina (short film)
Directed by Sylvia Caminer; role of Dr. Porter.[34] -
2023: Nyad
Directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi; minor role as Commentator.
Television
Stephen Schnetzer began his television career in the late 1970s with roles in daytime soap operas, transitioning to prominent series regular positions in the 1980s and 1990s, before taking on recurring and guest spots in primetime series from the 2000s onward. His credits span both soap operas and scripted dramas, with a total of over 1,300 documented television appearances, primarily as series regulars in soaps and guest roles in procedural and prestige dramas.[2]| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1980, 2024 | Days of Our Lives | Steven Olson | Series regular (third actor in the role); 118 episodes. Returned as Steve Olson in a guest capacity starting December 2, 2024.[35][1][2] |
| 1980–1982 | One Life to Live | Marcello Salta | Recurring role.[35] |
| 1982–1986, 1987–1999 | Another World | Cass Winthrop / Rex Allingham | Series regular; 1,263 episodes total.[2] |
| 1999–2002, 2005–2006 | As the World Turns | Cass Winthrop | Recurring guest appearances post-Another World crossover storyline.[11] |
| 2002 | Guiding Light | Cass Winthrop | Recurring guest (five episodes in April).[17] |
| 2003–2008 | Law & Order (franchise) | Various (e.g., Mitchell Lowell, Dr. Freeman, Dr. Engles, Rabbi Birnbaum) | Guest star; five episodes across Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.[18] |
| 2008 | The Wire | Robert Ruby | Guest star; two episodes in season 5.[36] |
| 2013 | Homeland | Dr. Cass Winthrop | Guest star; one episode ("Tower of David").[37] |
| 2022–2024 | The Bay | Richard | Recurring role in the web series (Peacock streaming).[38] |
