RON RIFKIN RON RIFKIN won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Herr Schultz. He has a lengthy resume including numerous theatre, television and film roles. Theatre credits include "The Substance of Fire," "Broken Glass," and "Month in the Country." Television credits include "ER," "One Day at a Time," and the film "The Winds of War. "Film credits include "The Negotiator," "L.A. Confidential," and "Husbands and Wives." He leaves the show at the beginning of May, 1999.