Ron O'Neal
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ron O'Neal (September 1, 1937 in Utica, New York – January 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, California) was an American actor, director and screenwriter. O'Neal is most remembered for his starring role as Youngblood Priest in the blaxploitation film Super Fly and the anti-villain Cuban officer Colonel Bella in the film Red Dawn, although he also had recurring roles on the television show Living Single as Synclaire's father and as Whitley Gilbert's father on A Different World. He was also a regular on the 1982 series "Bring 'Em Back Alive" with Bruce Boxleitner in which he played the Sultan of Johore. He died in 2004 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 66 on the same day "Super Fly" was released on DVD in the US. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ron O'Neal, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ron O'Neal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ron O'Neal's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ron O'Neal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Rage Within, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ron O'Neal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ron O'Neal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ron O'Neal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | On the Edge | Frank Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | BaadAsssss Cinema | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Rage Within | Captain Lang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Original Gangstas | Bubba | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Puppet Master 5 | Dectective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Up Against the Wall | George Wilkes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hammer, Slammer, & Slade | Ray Samuels | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Trained To Kill | George 'Cotton' Shorter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hyper Space | Samuel 'Tubbs' Tubarian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Zombie Death House | Tom Boyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hero and the Terror | Mayor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mercenary Fighters | Cliff Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | As Summers Die | Daniel Backus | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | North Beach and Rawhide | Kyle Weston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Playing with Fire | Steve Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Red Dawn | Bella | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | St. Helens | Otis Kaylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Brave New World | Mustapha Mond | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Final Countdown | Commander Dan Thurman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Freedom Road | Francis Cardoza | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | When a Stranger Calls | Lt. Charlie Garber | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Force of One | Rollins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Hitter | Otis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Brothers | Walter Nance | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Master Gunfighter | Paulo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Super Fly T.N.T. | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Super Fly | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Organization | Joe Peralez | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Move | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
Ron O'Neal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ron O'Neal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ron O'Neal is "The Rage Within" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ron O'Neal acted in?
Ron O'Neal has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ron O'Neal?
Other notable films include "Up Against the Wall", "Trained To Kill", and "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project".