Ronald Guttman

Guttman was born in Uccle. He started appearing in French-language productions in Europe in 1975. He appeared in his first English-language film, Hanna K., in 1983.

He continues to work in Europe and North America, predominantly in television, including Lost, Lipstick Jungle, Heroes, The West Wing, Mad Men, and Hunters. Guttman had a recurring role as Alexander Cambias Sr. on the daytime soap opera All My Children (20 episodes over 18 years) and spots on three series in the Law & Order franchise: Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2021, he had a recurring role as French gangster Jean Jehan in the Epix drama series Godfather of Harlem.

Guttman's performances also include numerous Off-Broadway productions, including The Fifth Column, a play by Ernest Hemingway; the title role in Dennis McIntyre's Modigliani at Jewish Repertory Theatre; and the original production in 1986 of Tina Howe's Coastal Disturbances..

His movie roles include Avalon, The Hunt for Red October, On the Basis of Sex, The Tollbooth, 27 Dresses, The Guru, and August Rush.

Guttman's company, Highbrow Entertainment, has produced several feature films, including The Tollbooth, Tickling Leo, New York Street Games, and 30 Beats. Through Highbrow, he also served as a co-executive producer of Welcome to the Punch.