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Ron Dean

Acting · Born August 15, 1938 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Movies with Ron Dean

• The Dark Knight (2008) — Wuertz
• The Fugitive (1993) — Detective Kelly
• Chain Reaction (1996) — Sergeant Nick Zingaro
• The Client (1994) — Johnny Sulari
• The Breakfast Club (1985) — Andy's Father
• Risky Business (1983) — Detective with Bullhorn
• The Color of Money (1986) — Guy in Crowd
• Above the Law (1988) — Detective Lukich
• Cocktail (1988) — Uncle Pat
• Code of Silence (1985) — Det. Brennan
• Wild Things 2 (2004) — Judge Ruben
• Rudy (1993) — Coach Yonto

TV shows with Ron Dean

• Early Edition (1996) — Marion Zeke Crumb, P.I.
• Crime Story (1986) — Chief Kramer
• Angel Street (1992) — Detective Kenneth Branigan
• Lady Blue (1985) — Sgt. Gino Gianelli