
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

The Breakfast Club
as Andy's Father

The Fugitive
as Detective Kelly

The Client
as Johnny Sulari

Cocktail
as Uncle Pat

Chain Reaction
as Sergeant Nick Zingaro

Above the Law
as Detective Lukich

Cold Justice
as Stan Lubinski

Sam Steele and the Crystal Chalice
as Vladimir Kosokov

Risky Business
as Detective with Bullhorn

Pink Nights
as Pop

Nothing in Common
as Ed Bedsole

Rudy
as Coach Yonto

Wild Things 2
as Judge Ruben

Fatal Encounter
as David Hart

The Color of Money
as Guy in Crowd

Dream Breakers
as Sullivan

The Wild Card
as Brooks

Continental Divide
as Plesko

Big Shots
as Policeman #2