Actor Ron Silver

was born on July 2, 1946 in New York City.

He is an alumnus of NY State University at Buffalo with a degree in Spanish and Chinese. He received his Master’s degree in Chinese History from St. John’s University and the College of Chinese Culture in Taiwan.

A self-described “lifelong democrat of the Truman mold,” Mr. Silver spoke at the Republican National Convention 2004 in NYC. He said his views of the world changed after the events of 9/11.

"I think there are September 10 people and there are September 11 people. I'm one of the latter. Everything changed for me. Since then I see everything through the prism of what happened that day," he says. "For me this election is about one issue and that is the response to 9/11. In that sense I think the president is doing exactly the right thing. If 9/11 hadn't happened then I'd be firmly in the Democratic camp." Excerpt from Sept. 3, 2004 Washington Post.

He has starred in many roles, most recently the hit TV shows “Law and Order” and “The West Wing.” He is a Tony Award winner and the star films such as “Reversal of Fortune” and “Ali.”

Mr. Silver has two children and currently resides in New York City.