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.
Ron Dean has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Dark Knight Trilogy with 1 titles. Signature works include The Dark Knight, The Fugitive, Cocktail. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
