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

Cocktail

as Uncle Pat

The Color of Money

as Guy in Crowd

Risky Business

as Detective with Bullhorn

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Woody

The Client

as Johnny Sulari

Chain Reaction

as Sergeant Nick Zingaro

Six Feet Under

as Karl