
Has performed and taught on five continents, in 28 nations and in hundreds of venues, mostly with a dozen one-man plays he has written or helped develop: A Clear Leading, Big Fish Little Worm, The Revelation, The Acts, Alien Immigration Training, Views of the Manger, Five Bells for 9/11, Journey to the Garden, Paradise Lost, God of Hope, Shepherds Reflect on the 23rd Psalm, and Beyond the Chariots, which he's performed Off-Broadway, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Rich has been featured in 21 movies, from the lead role of Frederich Lehman in Indescribable to the featured role of a homeless man in Confessions of a Prodigal Son to the featured role of a newscaster in Creed of Gold, and the featured role of Nigel Livengood in Princess Cut.
Rich received his master's degree in theatre from Hunter College, where he studied under Eric Bentley--who was a student of C. S. Lewis--Tina Howe (playwriting), Patricia Sternberg (sociodrama)--a student of sociodrama's inventor, Jacob L. Moreno--and Jerome Coopersmith (screenwriting)--screenwriter for An American Christmas Carol and many of the original Hawaii Five-O episodes.
Trained at The Juilliard School in the Drama Division's early years alongside such actors as Patti LuPone, Kevin Kline and Kelsey Grammer.
Patricia has been blessed to work as a performer for over 35 years, appearing on Broadway in The National Health replacing Rita Moreno, in Othello with James Earl Jones and Christopher Plummer, and in Death And The Maiden as Paulina with Richard Dreyfuss and Gene Hackman; in films such as Die Hard With A Vengance, Don Juan De Marco, Don’t Say A Word, Freedomland and Boss Of Bosses. She has enjoyed performing in numerous television episodes such as Law & Order, Sopranos, and Royal Pains, and is most known for her role as Carlotta Vega, which she portrayed on ABC’s One Life To Live for 14 years.
Patricia attends Times Square Church in New York where she has participated in short term missions to Cuba and Columbia and is part of the Counseling Ministry, Friday Night Ensemble and Military Ministry. She continues to seek the Lord to lead her as He desires so that He may glorify Himself.
"I feel a compelling passion to give back by pouring into the lives of young hopefuls to help them avoid the pitfalls of inexperience and offer guidance that will have a positive impact as they make career-building decisions." -PATRICIA
Is an award winning actor with a commanding screen and stage presence. His 6'4" frame contributes to him landing roles of an authoritative nature. He began his career in 2011 starring in viral YouTube hits like Cardboard Warfare 2,Mega Man X, and several other videos now approaching 10million views. In 2012, Jim landed his first feature film role in Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies as well as a co-star role on Lifetime's hit show, Drop Dead Diva. In 2014, Jim starred in two feature films showcasing his versatility as an actor by playing a money hungry blackmailer in one and a heroic small town deputy in the other.
His continuing success includes NBC's Game of Silence, The ABC pilot, The Jury, A Crime to Remember, and several supporting roles on multiple ID Crime shows. Jim is the youngest of 4 sons and resides in New York City.