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Acting
Ron Dean
Ron Dean is best known for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Six Feet Under, ER and Frasier. Ron Dean was born on August 15, 1938. Ron Dean died on October 5, 2025 at the age of 87.
- Born
- August 15, 1938
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- October 5, 2025 (87 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2005Numb3rsPeter Watson
- 2002Without a TraceWillie
- 2002Still StandingSlim Callahan
- 2001Special Unit 2Police Captain
- 2001Raising DadMr. Zafrani
- 2001Six Feet UnderKarl
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationWoody
- 1999Family Law
- 1999The West WingTom Broderick
- 1996Early EditionMarion Zeke Crumb, P.I.
- 1996Life's Work
- 1994Chicago HopeBaseball Scout
- 1994ERUncle Joey
- 1993FrasierFrank
- 1992Angel StreetDetective Kenneth Branigan
- 1986Crime StoryChief Kramer
- 1985Lady BlueSgt. Gino Gianelli
- 1984Murder, She WroteLt. Shawn Riley
- 1982T. J. HookerDetective
- 1979The Duke
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ron Dean been in?
Ron Dean is best known for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Six Feet Under, ER and Frasier.
When was Ron Dean born?
Ron Dean was born on August 15, 1938. (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
How old is Ron Dean?
Ron Dean died on October 5, 2025 at the age of 87.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·