Ron Dean
Known for ActingBorn 1938-08-15 — died 2025-10-05Chicago, 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.
Known for
The Dark Knight
2008 · as Wuertz
The Fugitive
1993 · as Detective Kelly
The Breakfast Club
1985 · as Andy's Father
Risky Business
1983 · as Detective with Bullhorn
The Client
1994 · as Johnny Sulari
Above the Law
1988 · as Detective Lukich
Cocktail
1988 · as Uncle Pat
Wild Things 2
2004 · as Judge Ruben
The Color of Money
1986 · as Guy in Crowd
Chain Reaction
1996 · as Sergeant Nick Zingaro
Rudy
1993 · as Coach Yonto
Code of Silence
1985 · as Det. Brennan
The Package
1989 · as Karl Richards
Nothing in Common
1986 · as Ed Bedsole
The Naked Face
1984 · as Cortini's Driver (uncredited)
Light of Day
1987 · as Mourner
Teachers
1984 · as Guard
Chicago Cab
1998 · as Old Snack Trucker