The West Wing's' Richard Schiff gets new Life' with Fox series

Most actors are Criminal mindsprey to show-biz ambitions early in their lives. Not Richard Schiff, who was so memorable as Curb Your Enthusiasm tv seriesthe White House communications director in "The West Wing."

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The actor admits that get smart dvd tv showhe's missed opportunities because of his attitude. "I turn down a lot of stuff," says Schiff, who's looking the west wing complete\professorial with his gray, pin-striped suit, balbo beard and balding head.