Born in Los Angeles in 1937, Ronnie Rondell Jr. made his mark in the realm of cult cinema with his roles in Monster on the Campus (1958) and Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965). Known for his dynamic presence, Rondell also appeared in The Mini-Skirt Mob (1968), where he contributed to the film's playful yet edgy exploration of the 1960s counterculture. His work reflects a unique intersection of comedy and genre filmmaking, making him a noteworthy figure in the landscape of exploitation cinema.
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
The dastardly Dr. Goldfoot (Vincent Price) and his sidekick, Igor (Jack Mullaney), build a race of bikini-wearing beauties who are designed to win the hearts and fortunes of the most influential men of the world. Before long, the manufactured women begin to succeed, and Robot 11 (Susan Hart) is sent to coax multimillionaire Todd Armstrong (Dwayne Hickman) into handing over his wealth. Government spy Craig Gamble (Frankie Avalon) tracks down Robot 11, but even he isn't immune to her charms.
