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Ron O'Neal
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Ron O'Neal

1937 – 2004 · Utica, New York, USA · Active 1970–2007

Ron O'Neal, born in 1937 in Utica, New York, made a significant mark in cult cinema with his performances in The Organization (1971) and Brothers (1977). Known for his charismatic presence, O'Neal's roles often explored complex characters, contributing to the blaxploitation genre's evolution. In When a Stranger Calls (1979), he further showcased his versatility, moving seamlessly between genres. His work in films like Zombie Death House (1988) highlights his enduring appeal in the realm of exploitation cinema.

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The Hitter

The Hitter

1979 ★ 4.0
as Otis

An ex-professional boxer tries to make a new start when teaming up with a fast talking but ageing hoodlum (Ceaser) and an ex-call girl but soon get more than they bargained for when crossing an adversary from their past.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

54 credits
2000s 5 credits
2007
Movie ★ 6.8
2002
Movie ★ 6.0
2002
On the Edge as Frank Harris
Movie ★ 2.3
2001
The Rage Within as Captain Lang
Movie ★ 9.0
1990s 6 credits
1996
Movie ★ 5.6
1995
The Wayans Bros. as Sergeant Scully
TV ★ 7.2
1994
Puppet Master 5 as Dectective
Movie ★ 5.1
1991
Up Against the Wall as George Wilkes
Movie ★ 9.0
1990
Movie ★ 7.0
1980s 29 credits
1989
Trained To Kill as George 'Cotton' Shorter
Movie ★ 7.9
1989
Hyper Space as Samuel 'Tubbs' Tubarian
Movie ★ 4.0
1988
Movie ★ 4.4
1988
Movie ★ 5.3
1988
Mercenary Fighters as Cliff Taylor
Movie ★ 5.0
1987
A Different World as Mercer Gilbert
TV ★ 7.0
1987
TV ★ 7.0
1987
Mathnet as Sgt. Bill Dietrich
TV ★ 7.0
1987
Beauty and the Beast as Isaac Stubbs
TV ★ 7.4
1986
As Summers Die as Daniel Backus
Movie ★ 6.7
1985
Movie ★ 10.0
1985
Playing with Fire as Steve Phillips
Movie ★ 6.0
1985
North and South as William Still
TV ★ 7.5
1985
The Equalizer as Lt. Isadore Smalls
TV ★ 7.1
1984
Red Dawn as Bella
Movie ★ 6.3
1984
TV ★ 7.2
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Sgt. Joe Santiago
TV ★ 7.5
1984
1st & Ten as Mr. Byron
TV ★ 6.3
1982
St. Helens as Otis Kaylor
Movie ★ 6.2
1982
Remington Steele as Gabe Putnam
TV ★ 7.1
1982
TV ★ 6.1
1982
Knight Rider as Charles Zurich
TV ★ 7.5
1981
The Sophisticated Gents as Clarence 'Clare' Henderson
TV ★ 8.5
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1981
Hill Street Blues as Stan Williams
TV ★ 7.6
1981
TV ★ 7.2
1980
The Final Countdown as Commander Dan Thurman
Movie ★ 6.6
1980
Brave New World as Mustapha Mond
Movie ★ 6.2
1980
TV ★ 7.3
1970s 11 credits
1979
A Force of One as Rollins
Movie ★ 4.9
1979
When a Stranger Calls as Lt. Charlie Garber
Movie ★ 6.2
1979
Movie ★ 4.1
1979
Freedom Road as Francis Cardoza
Movie ★ 5.2
1977
Brothers as Walter Nance
Movie ★ 4.0
1975
Movie ★ 4.5
1975
TV ★ 4.6
1973
Movie ★ 5.7
1972
Super Fly as Priest
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
The Organization as Joe Peralez
Movie ★ 6.3
1970
Move as Peter
Movie ★ 5.5
Crew Credits
1990s 1 credit
1991
Movie ★ 9.0
1970s 2 credits
1973
Movie ★ 5.7
1973
Movie ★ 5.7