In 1994, Liev Schreiber made his first film, Mixed Nuts, and for the next several years he established himself in independent films. Schreiber entered the mainstream in 1996 in Wes Craven's Scream horror trilogy. He portrayed Orson Wells in the HBO production of RKO 281 and has been Emmy-nominated for his lead television role in Showtime's Ray Donovan. Other films of his films include X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Hamlet.
Outside of acting, Schreiber is a devoted father. He and girlfriend Naomi Watts have two sons, Alexander Pete and Samuel Kai. In September 2016, Watts and Schreiber announced they would be parting ways after 11 years together. But they remain friends committed to raising their children together.