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, '' Hanna K.'', in 1983. Guttman continues to work in both Europe and North America, predominantly in television, including ''

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'', '' Lipstick Jungle'', ''

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

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''. 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

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.''. His movie roles include ''

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'', '' 27 Dresses'', '' The Guru'' and ''

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''. His company, Highbrow Entertainment, has produced stage and film projects including ''

'', ''Masked'', ''The Fifth Column'', ''DAI'' and '' New York Street Games''.

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