Though his first love was always the stage, actor Ron Rifkin made a name for himself as a prominent character performer on the spy drama “Alias” (ABC, 2001-06) and the soapy family drama, “Brothers & Sisters” (ABC, 2006- ). Prior to his small screen success, Rifkin was predominantly a theater actor who made occasional forays into features while starring on a seemingly endless string of short-lived television shows, beginning with the early-1970s sitcom, “Adam’s Rib” (ABC, 1973). For several years, he struggled to find his footing in the acting world, as he landed numerous guest stints and
