Ron Thompson
Known for
Few names carry this far: Ron Thompson is an American actor with a following built on roles rather than on publicity. If there is a home genre here, it is action. The list runs to 14 titles. Apache Helicopter Pilot in 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' is the role that turned into a reference point. 'American Me' counts among the most-seen credits. He started at 26.
Ron Thompson
12 Movies
2 Series
Few names carry this far: Ron Thompson is an American actor with a following built on roles rather than on publicity. If there is a home genre here, it is action. The list runs to 14 titles. Apache Helicopter Pilot in 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' is the role that turned into a reference point. 'American Me' counts among the most-seen credits. He started at 26.
Movies
Plays Apache Helicopter Pilot
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009
Plays Store Owner
Deep Cover
1992
Plays Junkie
American Me
1992
Plays Frozen Dog Pimp
The White Buffalo
1977
Plays Harry Dawn
Tellers
2019
Plays John Dunn
The No Mercy Man
1973
Plays Tony Belinksy / Pete Belinksy (voice)
American Pop
1981
Plays Cops
Last Days of Coney Island
2015
Plays Beatnik Poet
This Ain't Bebop
1989
Plays Freddy St. Claire
Brown Eye, Evil Eye
1967
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Plays Anthony Peterson
[Cargo]
2018
Plays Beatnik Poet
Imagining America
1989
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Tellers
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Suffrage
Harry Dawn
2023
Film
Tellers
Harry Dawn
2019
Film
[Cargo]
Anthony Peterson
2018
Film
Last Days of Coney Island
Cops
2015
Film
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Apache Helicopter Pilot
2009
Film
Deep Cover
Store Owner
1992
Film
American Me
Junkie
1992
Film
This Ain't Bebop
Beatnik Poet
1989
Film
American Playhouse
Beatnik Poet · 1 episode
1982–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ron Thompson still alive?
Ron Thompson passed away on April 13, 2024 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Ron Thompson?
Ron Thompson is best known for roles in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, American Me, Deep Cover.
How many movies has Ron Thompson been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1967), Ron Thompson has appeared in 12 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Ron Thompson's first movie?
The career of Ron Thompson began with Brown Eye, Evil Eye (1967).
What is Ron Thompson's most recent movie or series?
Ron Thompson's most recent release is Suffrage, which premiered on September 27, 2023.
What TV shows has Ron Thompson appeared in?
On television, Ron Thompson has appeared in Quincy, M.E., The Streets of San Francisco, Ironside, Mannix.
Ron Thompson
1941-01-31 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Ron Thompson is an American film, television, theatre actor, singer and songwriter. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Thompson is perhaps best known for his dual lead roles in Ralph Bakshi's critically acclaimed rotoscope film American Pop and the 1970s TV series Baretta in the role of Detective Nopke.