In addition to having a known voice and face, Liev Schreiber has appeared in a number of notable independent films in addition to thrillers. In the popular television series Ray Donovan, which has eight seasons and a movie to wind things off, he plays one of his most significant roles. Schreiber has been around for a while, and despite his advanced age, he continues to land significant jobs. If you’re a fan of the great actor, keep an eye out for The Ideal Couple. Schreiber is now in negotiations for a limited series on Netflix. Following that, here is a ranking of Liev Schreiber’s top performances.
Denise Calls Up (1995)
Liev Schreiber starred in the 1995 sleeper hit Denise Calls Up. The movie centers on a group of seven friends who have become accustomed to communicating by phone and fax rather than in-person meetings. The only friend who objects to this is Denise, who is portrayed by Alanna Ubach, and she decides to name them, as the movie’s title suggests. She wants to set up Jerry, who is portrayed by Schreiber, with her other friend, but he couldn’t give a damn and is too engrossed in the internet to really meet up.
Mixed Nuts (1994)
Schreiber plays Chris, a trans woman who gets thrown into a night of surprises and seasonal flair in the movie Mixed Nuts. One of Steve Martin’s most overlooked films, this comedy has him in a stunning performance. In this movie, Schreiber makes an unexpected appearance after speaking with Philip (Martin) on the phone. In another scene, the two dance around the room. Over the evening, a lot happens, with Chris getting shot in the foot and then flirting with Louie Capshaw, played by Adam Sandler.
Phantoms (1998)
The science fiction horror movie Phantoms is based on the Dean Koontz book of the same name. The story revolves around the tranquil Colorado hamlet of Snowfield, where something evil occurs when everyone leaves the town save for a small group of residents. Liev Schreiber co-stars with Ben Affleck as Sheriff Bryce Hammond as Deputy Stu Wargle. In this corny horror film, the two act a little silly together, and Stu Wargle turns into a phantom.
Ray Donovan (2013-2020)
Eight seasons and a movie were produced for Ray Donovan, which starred Liev Schreiber as the show’s lead character. Ray Donovan, played by Schreiber, is a “fixer” who spends the first five seasons in Los Angeles and the final two in New York City. Like Schreiber, Donovan is a powerhouse who handles a variety of tasks, from shady bribes to cleaning up crime scenes. Because he must, of course, find a method to capture the audience’s hearts, he is both scary and a father.
Scream 2 (1997)
Schreiber plays Cotton Weary in Scream, Scream 2, and Scream 3. Cotton Weary has one of the coolest names in the entire trilogy. Sidney Prescott falsely accuses Cotton Weary of killing her mother, and he is sentenced to a year in prison. Before going a little too far, Schreiber entirely morphs into Weary, and the audience can first understand why he is the way he is. He’s a little crazy as he forces Sidney to have an interview with him, even putting her life in danger while debating whether or not to intervene. Because to his capacity to instill both fear and hatred in the audience, Schreiber became the ideal Weary.
Spotlight (2015)
Due to the topics it covered in its 129 minutes, the 2015 movie Spotlight became a huge hit right away. The dramatization centers on the enormous Boston crisis involving child sex abuse in the Catholic Church. Although it’s an intense movie that you should view with caution, it tells an immensely significant tale nonetheless. Marty Baron, played by Schreiber, is The Boston Globe’s newest managing editor. He oversees the inquiry into what these priests did when no one else did.
The Butler (2013)
The Butler is a film based on the life of Eugene Allen, who is represented by Forest Whitaker. Allen was a butler in the White House for decades, working there for a number of presidents. The movie traces Allen’s life from his early years growing up on a plantation to his eventual arrival at the White House, when he is hired during Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency. In the film, Schreiber plays Lyndon B. Johnson, who enters the scene after John F. Kennedy is killed. Even though it’s not one of Schreiber’s most significant parts, it’s nonetheless a significant one.
The Daytrippers (1996)
When you need a pick-me-up, this 1996 comedy The Daytrippers is a sleeper hit with films that are unassuming and well-known. The story centers on a family who decides to take a road journey to face Eliza’s (Hope Davis) husband, Stanley Tucci, after learning that they believe he is having an affair. Schreiber plays Carl, the live-in partner of Eliza’s sister Jo, and they all cram into their station wagon and go off to find him. He’s in it for the long haul as they find Louis, share his strange work, and ultimately cause him to experience heartbreak.
Walking and Talking (1996)
In the movie Walking and Talking, Liev Schreiber portrays Andrew, Amelia’s former boyfriend, who is loving yet a little awkward. Amelia and Andrew travel back and forth in their relationship as they talk about the reasons they split up in the first place, but as the movie goes on, they start to fall back in love. Andrew comes to Amelia’s aid when she needs him to protect her, and since they both like to get a little messy, it is obvious that they were meant to be.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Logan, also known as Wolverine and James Howlett, is well-known. He’s Hugh Jackman, he’s iconic, and he’s scary. Victor Creed, Logan’s half-brother, is introduced in the first book of the Wolverine trilogy, and their background is explored to uncover what happened to them as kids and ultimately what caused them to fall out. Due to his magnetism, Schreiber excels at portraying unsavoury characters that you may unknowingly root for in the end. Logan’s antagonist throughout the film, Sabertooth, is Victor Creed’s alter ego. Sabertooth doesn’t try to hide what makes him so evil and monster-like, traits that Logan attempts to hide about himself.
