Ronny Cox
Known for
A dependable American character actor and folk musician, Ronny Cox often played authority figures who curdle into corruption. He memorably embodied treacherous corporate villains as Dick Jones in 'RoboCop' (1987) and Vilos Cohaagen in 'Total Recall' (1990), and earlier gave a wrenching turn in 'Deliverance'. Silver-haired and outwardly respectable, he made a specialty of executives and officers whose polish hides menace. An American actor with a long, versatile career, he is equally at home as a decent everyman or a smooth villain, and remains an accomplished musician.
Ronny Cox
43 Movies
35 Series
A dependable American character actor and folk musician, Ronny Cox often played authority figures who curdle into corruption. He memorably embodied treacherous corporate villains as Dick Jones in 'RoboCop' (1987) and Vilos Cohaagen in 'Total Recall' (1990), and earlier gave a wrenching turn in 'Deliverance'. Silver-haired and outwardly respectable, he made a specialty of executives and officers whose polish hides menace. An American actor with a long, versatile career, he is equally at home as a decent everyman or a smooth villain, and remains an accomplished musician.
Movies
Plays Vilos Cohaagen
Total Recall
1990
Plays Dick Jones
RoboCop
1987
Plays Lt. Bogomil
Beverly Hills Cop
1984
Plays Andrew Bogomil
Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
Plays Drew Ballinger
Deliverance
1972
Plays Tom Stevens
Imagine That
2009
Plays Luke
The Car
1977
Plays Sheriff Robb
Beyond the Reach
2014
Plays Colonel Kerby
Taps
1981
Plays President Jack Neil
Murder at 1600
1997
Plays Doc Mimms
American Outlaws
2001
Plays Larry Swain
Vision Quest
1985
Plays Tom Kimball
Captain America
1990
Plays Older Bob Carroll
Being the Ricardos
2021
Plays Hadley
Forces of Nature
1999
Plays Dr. Stephan Carter
Scissors
1991
Plays Agent Ben Grogan
In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders
1988
Plays Watts
The Car: Road to Revenge
2019
Plays Smiley
Loose Cannons
1990
Plays Commander Samuelson
Gray Lady Down
1978
Plays Justin
Age of Dinosaurs
2013
Writer
Plays Pete Canfield
Courage
1984
Plays Pierce Brooks
The Onion Field
1979
Plays Eli MacCleary
The Beast Within
1982
Plays Finis Brown
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
1975
Plays Ozark Bule
Bound for Glory
1976
Plays Bennett
Steele Justice
1987
Plays Ben Thorpe
The Boys of Sunset Ridge
2001
Plays Captain Jensen
Hollywood Vice Squad
1986
Plays McCoy
One Man Force
1989
Plays Col. Powers
Some Kind of Hero
1982
Plays CJ Simms
Pure Country: Pure Heart
2017
Plays The Chief
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
2005
Plays Principal Larry Struble
Frog and Wombat
1998
Plays Delazo
Crazy As Hell
2002
Plays The President
Martians Go Home
1989
Plays Willis Newton
Harper Valley P.T.A.
1978
Plays Sergeant Boford Miles
The Mind Snatchers
1972
Plays John Ramsey
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000
TV Shows
Plays John Gideon
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Doc (voice)
Invasion America
1998
Plays Senator Robert Kinsey
Stargate SG-1
1997
Plays Chief Roger Kendrick
Cop Rock
1990
Plays Director Alex Pierce III
The Agency
2001
Plays Admiral Jellico (voice)
Star Trek: Prodigy
2021
Plays Pappy McAllister
The Starter Wife
2008
Plays Admiral William Rieker
Favorite Son
1988
Plays Mayor Powers
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Captain Edward Jellico
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays D.A. Scott Colby
The Practice
1997
Plays Catalast Executive
True Detective
2014
Plays John Ramsey
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town
2000
Plays Bernard Coy
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
Plays Mr. Hammond
Medium
2005
Plays Claire's Father
Boston Public
2000
Plays Franklin Reed
Family Ties
1982
Plays Henry Mason
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Mason Paine
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Admiral Edward Harrigan
Early Edition
1996
Plays Daniel Patterson (2008)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Sam Medwick
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Plays Dr. Nathan Harding
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Jeffries
Family Law
1999
Plays Lt. Col. Lester Glade
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Lee Atwood
From the Earth to the Moon
1998
Plays Tooter Daniels
Childrens Hospital
2008
Plays Lucas
Bonanza
1959
Plays Senator Joe Peck
Commander in Chief
2005
Plays Walter Kenney
Dexter
2006
Latest Trailers
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In Search of Tomorrow
Full Filmography
Being the Ricardos
Older Bob Carroll
2021
Film
Star Trek: Prodigy
Admiral Jellico (voice) · 6 episodes
2021–
TV
The Car: Road to Revenge
Watts
2019
Film
Pure Country: Pure Heart
CJ Simms
2017
Film
Beyond the Reach
Sheriff Robb
2014
Film
True Detective
Catalast Executive · 2 episodes
2014–
TV
Age of Dinosaurs
Justin
2013
Film
Nashville
Gideon Claybourne · 1 episode
2012–
TV
Cockpit: The Rule of Engagement
The Captain
2012
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ronny Cox and where are they from?
Ronny Cox is 88 years old, born on July 23, 1938 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Ronny Cox?
Ronny Cox is best known for roles in Total Recall, RoboCop, Beverly Hills Cop.
How many movies has Ronny Cox been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1970), Ronny Cox has appeared in 43 movies and 35 TV shows.
What was Ronny Cox's first movie?
The career of Ronny Cox began with The Chicago Conspiracy Trial (1970).
What is Ronny Cox's most recent movie or series?
Ronny Cox's most recent release is RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, which premiered on August 28, 2023.
What TV shows has Ronny Cox appeared in?
On television, Ronny Cox has appeared in Dexter, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, True Detective, Desperate Housewives.
Ronny Cox
1938-07-23 · Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA
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