Ronald Bass
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- March 26, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1985–2026 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Ronald Jay Bass is a writer and producer born on March 26, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his work on the films Rain Man, released in 1988, My Best Friend's Wedding, released in 1997, and Entrapment, released in 1999. His professional career includes 38 known credits. Regarding his education, Bass attended Stanford and Yale before graduating from Harvard Law School in 1967 with a degree in law. He has been married to Christine Ann Thomas since June 3, 1978, and they have two children. Bass was previously married to Gail V. Weinstein. He is also known by the names Ron Bass and Ronald Jay Bass.
Career overview
Ronald Jay Bass is a writer and producer born on March 26, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. Before establishing his career in the entertainment industry, Bass pursued legal studies at Stanford and Yale, eventually graduating from Harvard Law School in 1967. His interest in the field was sparked by the discovery of entertainment law, which he identified as his professional calling.
Throughout his career, Bass has accumulated 38 known credits in the film and television industry. He is recognized for his writing contributions to notable projects including the 1988 film Rain Man, the 1997 film My Best Friend's Wedding, and the 1999 film Entrapment. In his personal life, Bass has been married to Christine Ann Thomas since June 3, 1978, and the couple has two children. He was previously married to Gail V. Weinstein.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- Furious (2026) Executive Producer
- Furious (2026) Original Film Writer
- Bau, Artist at War (2024) Writer
- Persuasion (2022) Screenplay
- My Best Friend's Wedding (2019) Original Film Writer
- Ice (2016) Creator
- My Best Friend's Wedding (2016) Original Film Writer
- Before We Go (2014) Story
- Before We Go (2014) Screenplay
- Before We Go (2014) Executive Producer
- Space Warriors (2013) Story
- Space Warriors (2013) Screenplay
- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011) Screenplay
- Amelia (2009) Writer
- Mozart and the Whale (2005) Writer
- Mozart and the Whale (2005) Producer
- The Lazarus Child (2004) Writer
- Passion of Mind (2000) Writer
- Passion of Mind (2000) Producer
- Entrapment (1999) Screenplay
- Entrapment (1999) Executive Producer
- Entrapment (1999) Story
- Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) Screenplay
- Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) Producer
- Border Line (1999) Teleplay
- Border Line (1999) Story
- Invisible Child (1999) Story
- Swing Vote (1999) Writer
- What Dreams May Come (1998) Screenplay
- What Dreams May Come (1998) Executive Producer
- Stepmom (1998) Executive Producer
- Stepmom (1998) Screenplay
- How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) Writer
- How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) Executive Producer
- My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) Producer
- My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) Writer
- Dangerous Minds (1996) Writer
- Dangerous Minds (1996) Creator
- Moloney (1996) Creator
- Dangerous Minds (1995) Screenplay
- Waiting to Exhale (1995) Screenplay
- Waiting to Exhale (1995) Executive Producer
- The Conversation (1995) Writer
- The Conversation (1995) Executive Producer
- When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) as AA Man #1
- When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) Screenplay
- When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) Executive Producer
- The Enemy Within (1994) Teleplay
- Reunion (1994) Teleplay
- The Joy Luck Club (1993) Producer
- The Joy Luck Club (1993) Screenplay
- Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) Screenplay
- Rain Man (1988) Screenplay
- Black Widow (1987) Writer
- Gardens of Stone (1987) Screenplay
- Code Name: Emerald (1985) Novel
- Code Name: Emerald (1985) Screenplay
- 21 Down Writer
- The Joy Luck Club 2 Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ronald Bass best known for?
Ronald Bass is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Furious (2026), Furious (2026), Bau, Artist at War (2024), Persuasion (2022).
When and where was Ronald Bass born?
Ronald Bass was born on March 26, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Ronald Bass have?
Ronald Bass has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Ronald Bass's background in cinema and television?
Ronald Jay Bass is a writer and producer born on March 26, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his work on the films Rain Man, released in 1988, My Best Friend's Wedding, released in 1997, and Entrapment, released in 1999. His professional career includes 38 known credits. Regarding his education, Bass at...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) as AA Man #1 — aged about 52
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