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Ron Ely

Bio: Ronald Pierce "Ron" Ely (born June 21, 1938) was an American actor and novelist born in Hereford, Texas. Ely is best known for having portrayed Tarzan in the 1966 NBC series Tarzan and for playing the lead role in the 1975 film Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze

Born: Tue, Jun 21 1938

Birthplace: Hereford, Texas, USA

Death: Sun, Sep 29 2024

Ron Ely is 86 years old

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Poster of Tarzan Revisited

Tarzan Revisited

Ron Ely was 78 in Tarzan Revisited as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2017

Poster of Tarzan: Lord of the Movies

Tarzan: Lord of the Movies

Ron Ely was 78 in Tarzan: Lord of the Movies as 'Tarzan (Archive Footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2017

Poster of Expecting Amish

Expecting Amish

Ron Ely was 76 in Expecting Amish as 'Elder Miller'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2014

Poster of In Search of Tarzan with Jonathan Ross

In Search of Tarzan with Jonathan Ross

Ron Ely was 60 in In Search of Tarzan with Jonathan Ross as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1998

Poster of Slavers

Ron Ely was 39 in Slavers as 'Steven Hamilton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1978

Poster of Mitgift

Ron Ely was 37 in Mitgift as 'Kurt'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1976

Poster of Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze

Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze

Ron Ely was 36 in Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze as 'Clark 'Doc' Savage Jr.'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975

Poster of Alleluja & Sartana Are Sons... Sons of God

Alleluja & Sartana Are Sons... Sons of God

Ron Ely was 34 in Alleluja & Sartana Are Sons... Sons of God as 'Hallelujah'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1972

Poster of Cry of the Black Wolves

Cry of the Black Wolves

Ron Ely was 34 in Cry of the Black Wolves as 'Bill Robinson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1972

Poster of Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones

Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones

Ron Ely was 33 in Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones as 'Tarzan'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1971

Poster of Tarzan's Deadly Silence

Tarzan's Deadly Silence

Ron Ely was 32 in Tarzan's Deadly Silence as 'Tarzan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1970

Poster of Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army

Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army

Ron Ely was 29 in Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army as 'Tarzan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1968

Poster of The Mountains of the Moon

The Mountains of the Moon

Ron Ely was 29 in The Mountains of the Moon as 'Tarzan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1967

Poster of Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion

Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion

Ron Ely was 29 in Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion as 'Tarzan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 06 1967

Poster of Once Before I Die

Once Before I Die

Ron Ely was 28 in Once Before I Die as 'Soldier'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1966

Poster of The Night of the Grizzly

The Night of the Grizzly

Ron Ely was 27 in The Night of the Grizzly as 'Ted Curry'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1966

Poster of The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker

The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker

Ron Ely was 20 in The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker as 'Wilbur Fielding'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1959

Poster of The Fiend Who Walked The West

The Fiend Who Walked The West

Ron Ely was 20 in The Fiend Who Walked The West as 'Deputy Jim Dyer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1958

Poster of South Pacific

Ron Ely was 19 in South Pacific as 'Navigator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Sheena

Ron Ely was 62+ in Sheena as 'Bixby'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000

Poster of Marker

Ron Ely was 56+ in Marker

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 1995

Poster of Renegade

Ron Ely was 54+ in Renegade as ', Reverend McClain'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992

Poster of The Hat Squad

Ron Ely was 54+ in The Hat Squad

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1992

Poster of Sea Hunt (1987)

Sea Hunt (1987)

Ron Ely was 49+ in Sea Hunt (1987) as 'Mike Nelson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987

Poster of L.A. Law

Ron Ely was 48+ in L.A. Law as 'Mr. McIntyre'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986

Poster of Blacke's Magic

Ron Ely was 47+ in Blacke's Magic

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1986

Poster of Matt Houston

Ron Ely was 44+ in Matt Houston

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982

Poster of The Love Boat

Ron Ely was 39+ in The Love Boat as 'Jim, Ted Cole, Steve Swaggart / Darryl Brewster'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Poster of Wonder Woman

Ron Ely was 37+ in Wonder Woman as 'Bill Michaels'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975

Poster of The Courtship of Eddie's Father

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Ron Ely was 31+ in The Courtship of Eddie's Father as 'Ronald'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969

Poster of Ironside

Ron Ely was 28+ in Ironside as 'Scott Bradley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967

Poster of Tarzan

Ron Ely was 28+ in Tarzan as 'Tarzan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966

Poster of Die Rudi Carrell Show

Die Rudi Carrell Show

Ron Ely was 27+ in Die Rudi Carrell Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 25 1965

Poster of The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

Ron Ely was 24+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Poster of The Aquanauts

Ron Ely was 22+ in The Aquanauts as 'Mike Madison'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1960

Poster of Thriller

Ron Ely was 22+ in Thriller as 'Lt. Mike Hudson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960

Poster of Stars in der Manege

Stars in der Manege

Ron Ely was 20+ in Stars in der Manege as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 11 1959

Poster of Steve Canyon

Ron Ely was 20+ in Steve Canyon as 'Pete Randall'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1958

Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

Ron Ely was 17+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955

Poster of The Millionaire

The Millionaire

Ron Ely was 16+ in The Millionaire as 'Jim Phillips'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955