Ron Dean

TV Actor

Birthday August 15, 1938

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Chicago, IL

DEATH DATE Oct 5, 2025 (87)

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About

Film and television actor, entertainer, artist, and performer who is best recognized for his appearances in a wide assortment of films and productions such as Risky BusinessThe Breakfast ClubThe FugitiveThe Dark Knight and more. 

Before Fame

He studied at the DeKalb School of the Arts. His first acting credit is from 1975 for 'The Last Affair'. 

Trivia

He frequently played law enforcement characters, most notably as Det. Marion Zeke Crumb in the fantasy comedy-drama television series Early Edition. He has also appeared in a wide assortment of television productions including Frasier.

Family Life

He was born in Chicago. He married Marilyn Sue Brannes.

Associated With

In The Breakfast Club, he played the father of Emilio Estevez's character Andy.