
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/15/1938
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Ron Dean
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
as Wuertz

Cocktail
as Uncle Pat

The Breakfast Club
as Andy's Father

The Fugitive
as Detective Kelly

Chicago Cab
as Old Snack Trucker

Chain Reaction
as Sergeant Nick Zingaro

Pink Nights
as Pop

The Client
as Johnny Sulari

Fatal Encounter
as David Hart

Dream Breakers
as Sullivan

Above the Law
as Detective Lukich

Rudy
as Coach Yonto

Continental Divide
as Plesko

Teachers
as Guard

Code of Silence
as Det. Brennan

Cold Justice
as Stan Lubinski

House of Angels: The Second Summer
as Sven Petterson

Wild Things 2
as Judge Ruben

Light of Day
as Mourner

Hammer, Slammer, & Slade
as Sgt. Hill