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Ron Glass
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Ron Glass

1945 – 2016 · Evansville, Indiana, USA · Active 1968–2017

Ron Glass, born in 1945, is best known for his role in the 1988 cult classic Deep Space, where he delivers a compelling performance that resonates within the genre. With a career that spans decades, Glass's work often explored themes of identity and morality, making him a fitting presence in the world of exploitation cinema. His ability to navigate complex characters adds depth to the films he graces, solidifying his legacy in cult film discussions.

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Deep Space

Deep Space

1988 ★ 4.5
as Jerry Merris

The United States military loses control of a secret satellite that contains a biological weapon. Upon crashing, the weapon escapes near Los Angeles and begins to terrorize the citizens. Police Lieutenant McLemore is given the job of trying to stop the monster before it kills more people and escapes into the surrounding area.

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Filmography

64 credits
2010s 4 credits
2013
TV ★ 7.5
2012
Strange Frame as Philo D Grenman (voice)
Movie ★ 5.2
2010
Movie ★ 5.9
2000s 14 credits
2008
Lakeview Terrace as Harold Perreau
Movie ★ 6.0
2007
TV ★ 6.2
2006
Movie ★ 5.9
2006
Shark as Judge Stewart Fenton
TV ★ 6.7
2005
Serenity as Shepherd Derrial Book
Movie ★ 7.4
2003
All Grown Up! as Randy Carmichael (voice)
TV ★ 7.7
2002
Firefly as Derrial Book
TV ★ 8.3
2001
Recess: School's Out as Dr. Lazenby / Tech #2 (voice)
Movie ★ 6.6
2001
A Rugrats Kwanzaa as Randy Carmichael (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
2001
TV ★ 7.1
2001
The Proud Family as The Talking Baby (voice)
TV ★ 7.8
2000
Deal of a Lifetime as Mr. Creighton
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
TV ★ 7.6
1990s 17 credits
1999
UnBowed as President Duquesne
Movie ★ 6.5
1999
Incognito as Marcus Cortland
Movie ★ 7.0
1999
Twice in a Lifetime as Charlie Winters / Charlie Summers
TV ★ 6.2
1998
Rude Awakening as Joseph Adams
TV ★ 6.6
1997
Back in Business as Allen Smith
Movie ★ 5.4
1997
TV ★ 5.2
1997
The Practice as Judge Ronald Kent
TV ★ 7.7
1996
It's My Party as Dr. David Wahl
Movie ★ 6.3
1996
Superman: The Animated Series as News Anchorman (voice)
TV ★ 7.7
1996
TV ★ 10.0
1995
Houseguest as Dr. Derek Bond
Movie ★ 5.5
1995
TV ★ 7.8
1994
Friends as Russell
TV ★ 8.4
1994
Aladdin as Kwanseer (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
1992
TV ★ 6.5
1991
TV ★ 7.6
1990
TV ★ 7.0
1980s 12 credits
1989
Family Matters as Buddy Goodrich
TV ★ 6.8
1989
Snoops as Aaron Forrester
TV ★ 6.3
1988
Deep Space as Jerry Merris
Movie ★ 4.5
1986
Movie ★ 7.1
1986
TV ★ 6.6
1986
TV ★ 6.9
1985
Movie ★ 6.0
1985
The Twilight Zone as The Devil (segment "I of Newton")
TV ★ 7.7
1985
TV ★ 6.8
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Lt. Hanrahan
TV ★ 7.5
1982
The New Odd Couple as Felix Unger
TV ★ 5.8
1970s 16 credits
1979
TV ★ 6.9
1978
Movie ★ 8.3
1975
Let's Switch! as LaRue Williams
Movie ★ 7.7
1975
Movie ★ 8.5
1975
Barney Miller as Ron Harris
TV ★ 7.4
1975
When Things Were Rotten as The Black Knight
TV ★ 7.4
1974
TV ★ 8.0
1973
Movie ★ 7.6
1973
Shirts/Skins as Mr. Brown
Movie ★ 10.0
1972
TV ★ 6.9
1972
The Bob Newhart Show as Elevator Repair Man
TV ★ 7.5
1972
TV ★ 7.5
1972
The Streets of San Francisco as Arlen Washington
TV ★ 7.0
1972
TV ★ 7.0
1971
TV ★ 7.8
1960s 1 credit
1968
Hawaii Five-O as J. Paul
TV ★ 7.2