Victor Slezak

Acting 17 titles 1957-07-30 Youngston, Ohio, USA

Victor Slezak, born on July 30, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, is a versatile American actor renowned for his work across stage, television, and film. His filmography includes notable titles such as *The Bridges of Madison County* (1995), *Beyond Rangoon* (1995), *The Devil's Own* (1997), *The Siege* (1998), *The Cat's Meow* (2001), and *The Notorious Bettie Page* (2005), where he showcased his impressive range. One of his most distinguished roles on Broadway was portraying John F. Kennedy opposite Margaret Colin in *Jackie: An American Life*.

In 2007, Slezak took to the Off-Broadway stage, playing the father of a character portrayed by Olivia Wilde in *Beauty on the Vine* at the Harold Clurman Theatre.

Victor Slezak is married to Leslie Rawlings, and together they have one child. Interestingly, he is not related to the renowned actors Walter Slezak or Erika Slezak, despite sharing a similar surname, which is of Czech origin (Slezák, meaning Silesian). His diverse career and commitment to the arts continue to leave a mark in the entertainment industry.