Ron White
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 9, 1953 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
- Died
- April 4, 2018
- Active Years
- 1982–2012 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 67 credits in database
Biography
Ron White was a Canadian film, television, and theatre actor who was born on June 9, 1953, in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Over the course of a career spanning nearly four decades, he established himself as a performer across both stage and screen. Throughout his professional life, White received recognition for his work, earning nominations for two Genie Awards and six Gemini Awards. He remained active in the industry until his death on April 4, 2018, at the age of 64. His body of work includes 66 known acting credits. He is distinct from the American actor and producer of the same name who was born in 1956.
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Ron White (June 9, 1953 – April 4, 2018). Canadian film and television actor. Known for acting. 66 credits. Birthday: June 9, 1953. Death: April 4, 2018 (64 years old). Birthplace: Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada.
[2] Wikipedia: Ron White (June 9, 1953 – April 4, 2018). Canadian film and television actor. Nominated for two Genie Awards and six Gemini Awards.
[3] IMDb: Ron White. Actor: Horrible Bosses. Born 18 December 1956 in Fritch, Texas, USA. Actor and producer. Known for Horrible Bosses (2011), Sex and the City 2 (2010), Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003). Married to Margo Rey since 13 October 2013. (Note: This source contradicts the others regarding birthdate and nationality. The prompt asks for an overview of "Ron White (Acting)" based on provided sources. Source [1], [2], [4], and [5] all describe a Canadian actor born in 1953. Source [3] describes a different person. I must be careful. However, the prompt asks for a career overview of "Ron White (Acting)". Usually, in these tasks, if sources conflict, I should stick to the most consistent data or note the specific identity. But the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". Source [1], [2], [4], and [5] are consistent about the Canadian actor. Source [3] is about a different person. I will focus on the Canadian actor as the primary subject defined by the majority of the text provided in the bio snippet and sources [1, 2, 4, 5].)
[4] TMDB: Same as [2].
[5] Grokipedia: Ron White (June 9, 1953 – April 4, 2018). Canadian film, television, and theatre actor. Born in Dawson Creek.
Name: Ron White.
Dates: June 9, 1953 – April 4, 2018.
Nationality/Profession: Canadian film, television, and theatre actor.
Birthplace: Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada.
Awards: Nominated for two Genie Awards and six Gemini Awards.
Credits: 66 known credits (TMDB).
Note: Source [3] refers to a different person (born 1956, Texas, known for Horrible Bosses). Since the prompt asks for an overview of "Ron White (Acting)" and the provided bio snippet at the top refers to the Canadian actor, I will focus on the Canadian actor.
Paragraph 1: Ron White was a Canadian actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre. Born on June 9, 1953, in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, he maintained a career spanning nearly four decades. He passed away on April 4, 2018, at the age of 64.
Paragraph 2: Throughout his professional
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Erased (2012) as Dick Rhodes
- Haven (2010) as Chief Merrill
- Nikita (2010) as Edward Adams
- Republic of Doyle (2010) as Vick Saul
- The Line (2009) as Max
- Defendor (2009) as Judge Wilson
- Deadliest Sea (2009) as Lt. Burns
- Heartland (2007) as Richard Chenoweth
- Sybil (2007) as Dr. Atcheson
- Answered by Fire (2006) as Bill
- Lie with Me (2005) as Ben
- Plague City: SARS in Toronto (2005) as Dr. Royce
- This Is Wonderland (2004)
- Playmakers (2003)
- Another Country: A North of 60 Mystery (2003) as Roger Lucas
- Puppets Who Kill (2002)
- Tom Stone (2002)
- Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven' (2002) as Self
- Trudeau (2002) as Mr. James Sinclair
- Trudeau (2002)
- Tagged: The Jonathan Wamback Story (2002) as Joe Wamback
- Danger Beneath the Sea (2001) as CPO Pete LeCroix
- Heart: The Marilyn Bell Story (2001) as Gus Ryder
- The Ride (2000) as Marty
- A House Divided (2000) as Henry Dickson
- Joan of Arc (1999) as Dunois
- The Secret Path (1999) as Hank Foley
- Locked in Silence (1999) as Sheriff Haynes
- The Wall (1998) as Broadaxe (segment "The Player")
- The Arrow (1997) as Jack Woodman
- Heritage Minutes: Avro Arrow (1997) as Jack Woodman
- The Arrow (1997) as Jack Woodman
- Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (1996) as Sims
- Conundrum (1996) as Gordon Mulvaney
- The Outer Limits (1995) as George Nichols
- Screamers (1995) as Chuck Elbarak
- Harrison Bergeron (1995) as Reynolds
- Kissinger and Nixon (1995) as H.R. 'Bob' Haldeman
- Due South (1994) as Kevin Spender
- Intersection (1994) as Charlie
- Treacherous Beauties (1994) as Matt Garven
- Harvest for the Heart (1994) as Daniel 'Dan' Hansen
- Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story (1993) as Det. Rogers
- Guilty as Sin (1993) as Diangelo
- Ordinary Magic (1993) as Rick
- Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story (1993) as Det. Rogers
- Unforgiven (1992) as Clyde Ledbetter
- Dog City (1992) as Ace Hart (voice)
- Deadly Matrimony (1992)
- Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street (1992) as Webber Lyman / John Harwin
- Heritage Minutes (1991) as Jack Woodman
- Where the Spirit Lives (1990) as Taggert
- Stella (1990) as Tony De Banza
- Love & Murder (1990) as Officer Fred
- Passion and Paradise (1989) as Lucky Luciano
- Day One (1989) as Colonel Nichols
- Last Train Home (1989) as Gordon Bradshaw
- Midnight Matinee (1988) as Al Jason
- Cowboys Don't Cry (1988) as Josh Morgan
- Taking Care (1987) as Mr. Jones
- Pretty Kill (1987) as Rickert
- Too Outrageous! (1987)
- 9B (1986) as Don Fowler
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Ray Tayler
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
- Special People (1984) as Frank
- American Playhouse (1982) as Taggert
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What movies or TV shows is Ron White best known for?
Ron White is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Erased (2012), Haven (2010), Nikita (2010), Republic of Doyle (2010).
When and where was Ron White born?
Ron White was born on June 9, 1953 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada. They passed away on April 4, 2018.
How many credits does Ron White have?
Ron White has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2012.
What is Ron White's background in cinema and television?
Ron White was a Canadian film, television, and theatre actor who was born on June 9, 1953, in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Over the course of a career spanning nearly four decades, he established himself as a performer across both stage and screen. Throughout his professional life, White received recognition for his...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Heartland (2007) as Richard Chenoweth — aged about 54
- This Is Wonderland (2004) — aged about 51
- Unforgiven (1992) as Clyde Ledbetter — aged about 39
- The Outer Limits (1995) as George Nichols — aged about 42
- Due South (1994) as Kevin Spender — aged about 41
- Haven (2010) as Chief Merrill — aged about 57
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