An American character actor, his memorable film appearances came in The Magnificent Seven (1960), Prizzi’s Honor (1985) and Smokin’ Aces (2006). On television Ruskin was a prolific guest star and appeared on Twilight Zone (1960-1962), Mission: Impossible (1966-1972) and four different Star Trek shows (1968-2001), as well as the big screen Star Trek: Insurrection (1998).