Ron O'Neal
Biography
Ron O'Neal was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Born on September 1, 1937, in Utica, New York, he is most remembered for his starring role in the film Super Fly. He also appeared in the film Red Dawn and had recurring roles on the television shows Living Single and A Different World. Additionally, he played the Sultan of Johore in the 1982 series Bring 'Em Back Alive. O'Neal died on January 14, 2004, at the age of 66. He had a total of 49 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
Ron O'Neal was an American actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows. He is most remembered for his starring role in the blaxploitation film Super Fly. O'Neal also played the role of Colonel Bella in the film Red Dawn.
In addition to his film work, O'Neal had recurring roles on several television shows. He played the father of Synclaire on the show Living Single and the father of Whitley Gilbert on A Different World. O'Neal also appeared in the 1982 series "Bring 'Em Back Alive" alongside Bruce Boxleitner, where he played the Sultan of Johore.
Throughout his career, Ron O'Neal accumulated 49 known credits. He was a versatile actor who appeared in a range of genres and roles. His performances in various films and television shows helped establish him as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
54 titles- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) as Self
- Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted (2004) as Self
- BaadAsssss Cinema (2002) as Self
- On the Edge (2002) as Frank Harris
- The Rage Within (2001) as Captain Lang
- Original Gangstas (1996) as Bubba
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Sergeant Scully
- Puppet Master 5 (1994) as Dectective
- Up Against the Wall (1991) as George Wilkes
- Up Against the Wall (1991) Director
- Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (1990) as Ray Samuels
- Hyper Space (1989) as Samuel 'Tubbs' Tubarian
- Trained To Kill (1989) as George 'Cotton' Shorter
- Zombie Death House (1988) as Tom Boyle
- Hero and the Terror (1988) as Mayor
- Mercenary Fighters (1988) as Cliff Taylor
- A Different World (1987) as Mercer Gilbert
- A Different World (1987) as Quentin
- Mathnet (1987) as Sgt. Bill Dietrich
- La Bella y la Bestia (1987) as Isaac Stubbs
- As Summers Die (1986) as Daniel Backus
- The Equalizer (1985) as Lt. Isadore Smalls
- North and South (1985) as William Still
- North Beach and Rawhide (1985) as Kyle Weston
- Playing with Fire (1985) as Steve Phillips
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sgt. Joe Santiago
- 1st & Ten (1984) as Mr. Byron
- Crazy like a Fox (1984)
- Red Dawn (1984) as Bella
- Knight Rider (1982) as Charles Zurich
- Remington Steele (1982) as Gabe Putnam
- Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982)
- St. Helens (1982) as Otis Kaylor
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Pete
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Stan Williams
- The Greatest American Hero (1981) as Colonel
- The Sophisticated Gents (1981) as Clarence 'Clare' Henderson
- The Final Countdown (1980) as Commander Dan Thurman
- Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) as Col. Robles
- Brave New World (1980) as Mustapha Mond
- When a Stranger Calls (1979) as Lt. Charlie Garber
- A Force of One (1979) as Rollins
- The Hitter (1979) as Otis
- Freedom Road (1979) as Francis Cardoza
- Brothers (1977) as Walter Nance
- Hot l Baltimore (1975)
- The Master Gunfighter (1975) as Paulo
- Super Fly T.N.T. (1973) as Priest
- Super Fly T.N.T. (1973) Story
- Super Fly T.N.T. (1973) Director
- Super Fly (1972) as Priest
- The Organization (1971) as Joe Peralez
- Move (1970) as Peter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ron O'Neal best known for?
Ron O'Neal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Wayans Bros. (1995), The Big Lebowski (1998), The Big Lebowski (1998), Beauty and the Beast (1987).
When and where was Ron O'Neal born?
Ron O'Neal was born on September 1, 1937 in Utica, New York, USA. They passed away on January 14, 2004.
How many credits does Ron O'Neal have?
Ron O'Neal has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2007.
What is Ron O'Neal's background in cinema and television?
Ron O'Neal was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Born on September 1, 1937, in Utica, New York, he is most remembered for his starring role in the film Super Fly. He also appeared in the film Red Dawn and had recurring roles on the television shows Living Single and A Different World. Additionally, he play...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Pete — aged about 43
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Stan Williams — aged about 43
- North and South (1985) as William Still — aged about 47
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sgt. Joe Santiago — aged about 46
- Knight Rider (1982) as Charles Zurich — aged about 44
- La Bella y la Bestia (1987) as Isaac Stubbs — aged about 49
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