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.
Acted in 56
2000s
- 2008
- 2005
- 2004
The Wild Card
Brooks
- 2002
Lana's Rain
Lou
- 2001
Raising Dad
Mr. Zafrani · 1 episode
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Chicago Cab
Old Snack Trucker
- 1997
Night of the Lawyers
Gus
- 1996
Life's Work
TV
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Angel Street
Detective Kenneth Branigan · 5 episodes
Cold Justice
Stan Lubinski
- 1990
Hammer, Slammer, & Slade
Sgt. Hill
Fatal Encounter
David Hart
1980s
- 1989
Dream Breakers
Sullivan
- 1988
- 1987
Big Shots
Policeman #2
Light of Day
Mourner
- 1986
Crime Story: Pilot
Chief Kramer
- 1985
Pink Nights
Pop
Lady Blue
Sgt. Gino Gianelli · 14 episodes
Vegetable House
Movie
- 1984
The Toughest Man in the World
Ernie
- 1983
Heart of Steel
Lathrop
- 1982
- 1981
Continental Divide
Plesko
1970s
- 1979
The Duke
TV
- 1976
The Last Affair
David Hart
Wrote 1
1980s
- 1985
Vegetable House
Writer