Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg (January 13, 1957 – February 27, 2022) was an American actor known for his recurring role as Roger Kressler on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Born and raised in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, Eisenberg attended Riverdale Junior High School and later graduated from the Performing Arts High School. With a street-style acting approach, he gained experience through practical means rather than academic programs. Eisenberg's career included a leading role in the film Key Exchange (1985) and a major tour in the Broadway play Brighton Beach Memoirs. He also guest starred on popular 1980s television series like The Equalizer and Miami Vice. Eisenberg starred in the television comedy The Fanelli Boys alongside Christopher Meloni and Joe Pantoliano. Additionally, he played supporting roles in films such as The Exterminator (1980), The Burning (1981), and more.