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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Dark Knight
as Wuertz
2008
The Breakfast Club
as Andy's Father
1985
Code of Silence
as Det. Brennan
1985
The Package
as Karl Richards
1989
The Color of Money
as Guy in Crowd
1986
Light of Day
as Mourner
1987
Above the Law
as Detective Lukich
1988
Voices from the Graves
as Captain Larsen
2006
Nothing in Common
as Ed Bedsole
1986
Dream Breakers
as Sullivan
1989
Lana's Rain
as Lou
2002
Chicago Cab
as Old Snack Trucker
1998
Cold Justice
as Stan Lubinski
1992
Teachers
as Guard
1984
Chain Reaction
as Sergeant Nick Zingaro
1996
Cocktail
as Uncle Pat
1988
The Fugitive
as Detective Kelly
1993
Sam Steele and the Crystal Chalice
as Vladimir Kosokov
2011
The Naked Face
as Cortini's Driver (uncredited)
1984
Risky Business
as Detective with Bullhorn
1983
TV Appearances
Early Edition
as Marion Zeke Crumb, P.I.
1996
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Woody
2000
Frasier
as Frank
1993
Crime Story
as Chief Kramer
1986
Special Unit 2
as Police Captain
2001
Chicago Hope
as Baseball Scout
1994
Family Law
1999
The Duke
1979
Life's Work
1996
Lady Blue
as Sgt. Gino Gianelli
1985
The West Wing
as Tom Broderick
1999
Without a Trace
as Willie
2002