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Ronnie Schell

Born 1931-12-23Richmond, California, USA

Ronnie Schell (born Ronald Ralph Schell; December 23, 1931 — June 12, 2026) was an American actor, stand-up comedian and voice actor (notably Peter Puck). Early in his career, he appeared as himself as a contestant on You Bet Your Life opposite Groucho Marx, demonstrating a comic barrage of jive talk. He was best known as Duke Slater in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964–69). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ronnie Schell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Screen work

Movies & roles

2026The Cowboy KillerTrucker Harry 2022Toomie: The Hungry TumorDad 2017The CandleGrandpa Joe 2012Battle of the Planets: The MovieJason 2011Looking for LennySelf 2010Love and DistrustMr. Tinker (segment "Pennies")2009The Anatomy of Vince GuaraldiSelf 2006PenniesMr. Tinker 2001Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third StreetMayor Fitzhugh 2000The View from the SwingMan in Diner 1997Strange ThingsMel (voice) (as Ronny Schell)1994Revenge of the Red BaronLou 1993Dorf Goes FishingDIP Host 1993Fatal InstinctConductor 1991Rover DangerfieldEddie (voice)1990Jetsons: The MovieRudy 2 (voice)1989Ultraman: The Adventure BeginsCombot Model BA666 (Samson) (voice)1988Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul SchoolColonel Calloway (voice)1988Perfect PeopleDr. Stroud 1987Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo BrothersFreako / Demonstrator Ghost (voice)1987Dutch TreatLou Winters 1986The Check is in the Mail...Dr. Brannigan 1981The Perfect WomanThe Agent 1980How to Beat the High Cost of LivingBill Pike