Bruce Altman is an American actor, born on July 3, 1955, in the Bronx, New York. Known for his prolific career as a character actor in film, television, and theater, he trained at the prestigious Yale School of Drama. He gained recognition for his role as Mr. Spannel in the film *Glengarry Glen Ross* (1992), for which he shared the Volpi Cup for Best Actor with the rest of the cast at the Venice Film Festival. His other significant films include *Quiz Show* (1994), *Matchstick Men* (2003), and Spike Lee's *Miracle at St. Anna* (2008). On television, he has appeared in numerous successful series, often in recurring roles, including *Law & Order*, *The Sopranos*, *Blue Bloods*, and *Mr. Robot*. His career is characterized by versatile and reliable performances, which have made him a familiar and respected face in the entertainment industry, especially in roles as professional or authority figures.