Actor · Writer

Ron Dean

Ron Dean has worked on 36 movies and 20 TV shows, between 1976 and 2013. On Nahoko: 21 movies and 13 TV shows. Best known for The Dark Knight, The Breakfast Club and Cocktail.

Born: 15 August 1938
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 5 October 2025 (aged 87)
Also known as: Ronald Charles "Ron" Dean
Activities: Actor · Writer
Nationality: United States
Career start: 1976
Education: DeKalb School of the Arts

Wikipedia · Wikidata · IMDb · TMDB

Known for

★ 9.1

The Dark Knight2008

★ 7.8

The Breakfast Club1985

★ 6.0

Cocktail1988

★ 6.0Rent/BuyAbove the Law1988

★ 6.4

The Package1989

★ 7.6Early Edition1996

★ 6.5

One Small Hitch2013

★ 5.5House of Angels: The Second Summer1994

Where to watch

United States

22 of their 34 titles are streaming right now in United States.

Stream

Availability: JustWatch · TMDB

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.

Career in figures

Career

Active since: 1976
Titles on Nahoko: 21 movies and 13 TV shows
Main genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime

Ratings and box office

Average rating: ★ 6.9 IMDb
Most voted: The Dark Knight
Box office: $1.3B, led by The Dark Knight ($1B)

Frequent collaborators

Pam Grier2 titles together

Filmography 34

2013

One Small HitchMovieMovie · as Art Burke★ 6.5

2008

The Dark KnightMovieMovie · as Wuertz★ 9.1

2005

Numb3rsTV showTV show · as Peter Watson · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.0

2004

Wild Things 2MovieMovie · as Judge Ruben★ 4.5

2002

Without a TraceTV showTV show · as Willie · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.0
Still StandingTV showTV show · as Slim Callahan · 2 episodes★ 7.5

2001

Six Feet UnderTV showTV show · as Karl · 1 episode★ 8.7

2000

CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV showTV show · as Woody · 1 episode★ 7.7

1999

The West WingTV showTV show · as Tom Broderick · 1 episode★ 8.9

1997

Chicago CabMovieMovie · as Old Snack Trucker★ 6.4

1996

Chain ReactionMovieMovie · as Sergeant Nick Zingaro★ 5.7
Early EditionTV showTV show · as Marion Zeke Crumb, P.I. · 17 episodes★ 7.6

1994

The ClientMovieMovie · as Johnny Sulari★ 6.7
ERTV showTV show · as Uncle Joey · 1 episode★ 7.9
Chicago HopeTV showTV show · as Baseball Scout · 1 episode★ 6.9
House of Angels: The Second SummerMovieMovie · as Sven Petterson★ 5.5

1993

The FugitiveMovieMovie · as Detective Kelly★ 7.8
FrasierTV showTV show · as Frank · 3 episodes★ 8.2
RudyMovieMovie · as Coach Yonto★ 7.5

1989

The PackageMovieMovie · as Karl Richards★ 6.4

1988

CocktailMovieMovie · as Uncle Pat★ 6.0
Above the LawMovieMovie · as Detective LukichRent/Buy★ 6.0

1987

Light of DayMovieMovie · as MournerRent/Buy★ 5.6

1986

The Color of MoneyMovieMovie · as Guy in CrowdRent/Buy★ 7.0
Nothing in CommonMovieMovie · as Ed Bedsole★ 5.9
Crime StoryTV showTV show · as Chief Kramer · 30 episodes★ 8.3

1985

The Breakfast ClubMovieMovie · as Andy's Father★ 7.8
Code of SilenceMovieMovie · as Det. Brennan★ 6.1

1984

Murder, She WroteTV showTV show · as Lt. Shawn Riley · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.3
TeachersMovieMovie · as GuardRent/Buy★ 6.1
The Naked FaceMovieMovie · as Cortini's Driver (uncredited)★ 5.5

1983

Risky BusinessMovieMovie · as Detective with Bullhorn★ 6.8

1982

T.J. HookerTV showTV show · as Detective · 1 episode★ 6.1

1981

Continental DivideMovieMovie · as PleskoRent/Buy★ 6.2

More credits 23

Not in our catalogue: these links open TMDB.

2011

Sam Steele and the Crystal ChaliceMovieMovie · as Vladimir Kosokov

2006

Voices from the GravesMovieMovie · as Captain Larsen