Richard Ruskin

Actor, Director, Filmmaker and Producer

New York City, New York

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About Richard

New Jersey born Richard Ruskin began his acting career in New York City after traveling for a year with a performing arts troupe. This followed finishing up his training at Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts and Ithaca College. He got his start working in everything from independent and mainstream productions to appearing on "Days of Our Lives."

After college, Richard made the move to Los Angeles. During the next 15 years, he started a computer consulting company and later became a private pilot and flight instructor. "Acting jobs just weren't happening for me at that time" says Rich. Eventually, he got a touch of wanderlust, which led him to leave Los Angeles. He went to Alaska, "...I guess I wanted to reset and start over.." he said.. There, he landed in a small village. "...almost fitting in..." he says with a wry smile, "....it was a great experience (ten years) and ...I wouldn't change a thing"... Next, the business world drew him away from the cold and eventually, to the Sunshine State (Florida) where, "for some reason" he says, I started getting lots of acting work". Film, TV, national commercials, "..it was was amazing.." he said, "I was like, oh, so this is what an acting career looks like..."

In 2016, Richard relocated, again, to Manhattans Upper East Side. He started getting jobs immediately and says he loves being back in New York.

When not acting, Ruskin enjoys SCUBA diving, flying and now, exploring New York City.
You can keep up to date by visiting his site or IMDB.

Unique traits: Classically trained in theater.

Gender:
Male

Height:
6' 1"

Weight:
170

Body type:
Average

Hair:
Short

Hair color:
Salt/Pepper

Eyes:
Hazel

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

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2019 Winter Film Awards Richard Ruskin presenter

Little Emma , Short Film (selected Scenes)

Healthcare Prices Revealed – Introducing Care Quote

Credits

Dependence (2018 - 2019)
TV Series Actor
Amoranza (2017)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor Follow one woman's struggle in this docudrama as she shares her journey through clinical facts, art, poetry, music and love.
Miami Rogue (2017)
Film (Action) Actor Add a Plot »
True Crime with Aphrodite Jones (2016)
Television (Documentary, Crime, Mystery and Reality-TV) Actor Add a Plot »
Love & Contempt (2016)
Film (Drama) Actor Julia Jacobson is an unhappily married woman. Torn by the premature death of her young son, the deception of her close friends and the unhealthy trappings of her husband, she is pushed to another extreme in her life. An extreme that seems to set her free, while it tears her family further apart.
Jacqueline Argentine (2016)
Film (Comedy, Drama and Thriller) Actor This mockumentary follows an unnamed director and narrator (Wyatt Cenac) down to Argentina, where he's filming Jacqueline, who claims to be blowing the whistle on a plot to assassinate an Arab politician.
Apollo Speed (2016)
Film (Short and Comedy) Actor Add a Plot »
Virtual Tour of Futures of Palm Beach (2016)
Video (Short) Actor Add a Plot »
Ruta 35 (2016)
Television Actor Add a Plot »
Fade In, Fade Out (2015)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor The hardest decision to make is whether or not to let go. Fade In, Fade Out tells the story of a man struggling to overcome the fear of losing the woman he loves.
Inexorable (2015)
Film (Short, Comedy, Drama and Romance) Actor Unhappy about the out come of his life, Charles Hughson, a high-school history teacher begins to hear the aggravating and constantly acending ticking of a clock; driving him to the edge of insanity throughout his daily interactions.
The Diner (2015)
Television (Short, Action, Drama and Thriller) Actor The lines of reality and fiction are blurred as a writer struggles to find a muse at a local urban diner, racing against time to meet her deadline, where the staff and regular's lives intertwine through stories of violence, love & redemption.
VGL Seeks Same (2015)
Film (Short, Comedy and Romance) Actor After meeting on social media, two guys decide to finally meet face-to-face.
Being Transgressive (2015)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor Mac is a female-to-male (FTM) transgender individual who decides to come out at work and begin the process of gender transition. Mac battles the roadblocks that remain within him and others, and ends up transforming and touching the lives of everyone he encounters.
The Interview (2015)
Film (Short and Thriller) Actor The interview is a film about a psychologist that gets the chance to interview the man that murdered her parents before he gets released from jail. During this process she learns a lot about this man and the relationship he had with her mother, and at the end everything she thought to be true gets questioned and learns that forgiveness means to let go of the past.
Little Emma (2015)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor Add a Plot »
Green Is the Colour (2015)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor Add a Plot »
Brush with Danger (2015)
Film (Action, Drama and Thriller) Actor A painter, a fighter, both artists in their own way. Brother and sister, forced to flee their home, arrive at Seattle inside a shipping container. Trying to make their way in a new world the pair struggle to survive. Until, one day, an art dealer takes an interest in the sister's painting, and the pair find themselves living a dream come true. The sister loses herself in painting, and the brother seizes the opportunity to express himself, as a fighter. But it really is all just a dream. Conned by her patron into forging a Van Gogh. Purchased by a ruthless criminal with a passion for fine art. The brother and sister soon find themselves embroiled in Seattle's criminal underworld and a Brush With Danger. Written by Anonymous
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Film (Action, Sci-Fi and Thriller) Actor Over 10 years have passed since the first cyborg called The Terminator tried to kill Sarah Connor and her unborn son, John Connor. John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance, is now a healthy young boy. However another Terminator is sent back through time called the T-1000, which is more advanced and more powerful than its predecessor. The Mission: to kill John Connor when he's still a child. However, Sarah and John do not have to face this threat of a Terminator alone. Another Terminator is also sent back through time. The mission: to protect John and Sarah Connor at all costs. The battle for tomorrow has begun... Written by Eric ggg
Days of Our Lives (1987)
Television (Drama and Romance) Actor "Like sands through the hourglass... so are the Days of Our Lives." These words, spoken by late cast member Macdonald Carey, open every episode of this daytime drama, chronicaling the trials and tribulations of the citizens of the fictional city of Salem. Written by Kevin Ackley <kackley1@aol.com>
Santa Barbara (1987)
Television (Drama and Romance) Actor In Santa Barbara, California, the fascinating and tumultuous life of the rich Capwells around who gravitate other families, from the Lockridges, the rival family, to the Andrades or the Perkins, more modest families but which destinies know the same torments. Written by Anonymous
W.A.N.D.
Film (Adventure) Actor WE ARE NOT DEFEATED" A MOVIE ABOUT COURAGE and ADVENTURE, IT TELL THE STORY OF 9 KIDS WHO REFUSED TO BE VICTIMS.