Quick Facts
Born:
1938-08-15
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
57 Total Roles
Ron Dean
Acting
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Biography
Ron Dean (August 15, 1938 — October 5, 2025) was an American film and television actor. He appeared in films including Rudy, Risky Business, The Breakfast Club, Cocktail, The Babe, The Fugitive, The Client, and The Dark Knight. He was known for often playing detectives and other law-enforcement characters, most notably Det. Marion Zeke Crumb in the television show Early Edition.
Known For
The Dark Knight
Wuertz
The Breakfast Club
Andy's Father
The Fugitive
Detective Kelly
Cocktail
Uncle Pat
The Color of Money
Guy in Crowd
Risky Business
Detective with Bullhorn
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Woody
The Client
Johnny Sulari
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | One Small Hitch MOVIE | Art Burke |
| 2011 | Sam Steele and the Crystal Chalice MOVIE | Vladimir Kosokov |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight MOVIE | Wuertz |
| 2006 | Voices from the Graves MOVIE | Captain Larsen |
| 2005 | Numb3rs TV | Peter Watson |
| 2004 | The Wild Card MOVIE | Brooks |
| 2004 | Wild Things 2 MOVIE | Judge Ruben |
| 2002 | Lana's Rain MOVIE | Lou |
| 2002 | Still Standing TV | Slim Callahan |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Willie |