Made a comeback with the television series at 68.
Met 'Martin Landau (I)' at the Actors' Studio (when he studied there) and eventually landed a role, opposite Hill on "Mission: Impossible" (1966), where he played Rollin Hand, for 3 seasons.
Moved to a religious community in Rockland County, New York, in 1967.
Of Russian immigrants.
Played the Manhattan District Attorney in both Legal Eagles (1986) and "Law & Order" (1990).
Served 4 years in the Naval Reserve.
Since his retirement from acting, he does voice-overs.
Was a founding member of the Actor's Studio and, as such, knew and worked with Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift and Gene Hackman before they became famous.
Was a spokesperson for T.D. Waterhouse, alongside his "Law & Order" (1990), co-star Sam Waterston, in the 1990s.
Was considered for the role of Dr.Sam Loomis in Halloween (1978).
Was re-enlisted in the Navy, between 1952 and 1954, before he seriously returned to acting.
Was stricken with a virus the night of a sold out performance for the Masters Children's Center of Dobbs Ferry. As a result, the producers decided to cancel the performance just as the curtain was about to go up. [12 April 1961].
Was temporarily suspended from his role on "Mission: Impossible" (1966). According to the script, it was imposed after he refused to climb the rafters via a soundstage staircase, as it was called for, having absolutely nothing to do with his any religious observances, whatsoever. When Hill came back for the last five episodes of the first season, his role was severely reduced, which led to his firing. His role, the following season, until the end, was replaced by Peter Graves, who would play a different role than that of Hill's.
When he departed from his role on "Law & Order" (1990), he became the fourth longest-running cast member.
When he was a little boy, he was interested in the theater, after his sister entered a talent contest.