Who plays Ron Kovic in Born on the Fourth of July?

Ron Kovic is played by Tom Cruise.

How is Ron Kovic connected to other characters?

Ron Kovic has 4 mapped relationships in Born on the Fourth of July. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Ron Kovic — Born on the Fourth of July Character Profile

About Ron Kovic

Protagonist inspired by JFK to join the Marines. He serves in Vietnam, is paralyzed after a firefight, and struggles with severe depression and alcoholism. He eventually becomes a prominent anti-war activist and author.

Ron Kovic — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by: Tom Cruise
Appears in: Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Role: Protagonist

Relationships (4)

Ron Kovic — Temporal Related — Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise)
Ron Kovic — Professional Related — Doctor (Bob Gunton)
Ron Kovic — Alliance Related — Charlie (Willem Dafoe)
Ron Kovic — Romantic Lovers — Donna (Kyra Sedgwick)

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More characters from Born on the Fourth of July

Mr. Kovic (Raymond J. Barry)
Mrs. Kovic (Caroline Kava)
Donna (Kyra Sedgwick)
Jamie Wilson (Lili Taylor)
Charlie (Willem Dafoe)
Sergeant Hayes (Tom Berenger)
Steve Boyer (Jerry Levine)
Timmy (Frank Whaley)
Jenny (Holly Marie Combs)
Doctor (Bob Gunton)
Doctor (Mark Moses)
Billy Vorsovich (Stephen Baldwin)