Ron Ely

Ron Ely

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. Ely obtained the role after playing various bit-parts, including an airplane navigator in the 1958 film South Pacific and a guest-starring role on Barbara Eden's first television series, the romantic comedy How to Marry a Millionaire. Ely's height (6' 4") and athletic build also won him the title role in the 1975 film Doc Savage, as well as various guest shots. In a 1978 Fantasy Island episode, for example, Ely portrayed Mark Antony in a Roman military short tunic and breastplate that displayed almost as much of his physique as his Tarzan costume had. From 1960-61, Ely starred in the series The Aquanauts. In the 1980s, Ely hosted the musical game show Face the Music. Additionally, Ely hosted the 1980 and 1981 Miss America Pageants, replacing longtime host Bert Parks. In the 1990s, Ely’s roles included a retired Superman in the 1991 two-part episode "The Road to Hell" of the Superboy syndicated television series, and a big game hunter named Gordon Shaw in the 1992 episode "Tarzan the Hunted" of the syndicated Tarzán TV series (starring Wolf Larson). In recent years Ely has embarked on a successful writing career and has penned two mystery novels featuring private eye Jake Sands: Night Shadows (1994) and East Beach (1995). Until about 2001, Ely made appearances on popular TV shows, his most recent being Sheena and Renegade. He is now retired from acting. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ron Ely, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Ron Ely
  • Popularity: 10.578
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1938-06-21
  • Place of Birth: Hereford, Texas, USA
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  • Also Known As: Ronald Pierce Ely, Ronald Ely
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Ron Ely Movies

  • 1966
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    The Night of the Grizzly

    The Night of the Grizzly

    5.5 1966 HD

    Marshall "Big Jim" Cole turns in his badge and heads to Wyoming with his family in order to settle on some land left him by a relative. He faces...

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  • 1967
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    Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion

    Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion

    5 1967 HD

    In this exciting jungle adventure the esteemed archaeologist, Dr Singleton, and his daughter, Mary, travel to mystical Africa in search of an ancient...

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  • 1975
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    Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze

    Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze

    4.9 1975 HD

    In the Fabulous Thirties, Doc Savage and his five Amazing Adventurers are sucked into the mystery of Doc's father disappearing in the wilds of South...

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  • 1967
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    The Mountains of the Moon

    The Mountains of the Moon

    1 1967 HD

    A religious sect, cheated by an adventurer, wants to occupy an African territory not knowing that it is inhabited by a bloodthirsty tribe. Luckily...

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  • 1958
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    The Fiend Who Walked The West

    The Fiend Who Walked The West

    5.7 1958 HD

    Lawmen free a convict to hunt his ex-cellmate.

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  • 1972
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    Alleluja & Sartana Are Sons... Sons of God

    Alleluja & Sartana Are Sons... Sons of God

    1.8 1972 HD

    Two conmen, posing as missionaries, are out to swindle the members of a church group in this slapstick western.

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  • 1972
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    Cry of the Black Wolves

    Cry of the Black Wolves

    4.9 1972 HD

    A fur hunter living as a hermit in the Alaskan mountains is mistakenly suspected of the murder of a gold prospector. The murdered man's sister hires...

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  • 1978
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    Slavers

    Slavers

    3.5 1978 HD

    A story about slave hunting, colonialism, revenge and love.

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  • 1966
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    Once Before I Die

    Once Before I Die

    4 1966 HD

    Stranded behind enemy lines when the Japanese attack the Philippines in late 1941, Lt. Bailey must lead a group of soldiers and their families to...

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  • 1976
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    Mitgift

    Mitgift

    4.7 1976 HD

    Edgar Burgman, after collaborating to assassinate the elder senator husband of Alice Young, the wife remarried. The woman, after a short period,...

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  • 1971
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    Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones

    Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones

    1 1971 HD

    Jai, the orphaned boy adopted by the Monkey Man, helps missionary Charity Jones bring an organ to a friendly tribe, but they are captured by hostile...

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  • 2014
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    Expecting Amish

    Expecting Amish

    6.6 2014 HD

    Expecting Amish tells the story of 18-year-old Hannah Yoder, who is ready to join the Amish Church and marry her boyfriend Samuel. But things change...

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  • 1959
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    The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker

    The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker

    6 1959 HD

    In early 1900s' Pennsylvania, Mr. Pennypacker has two company offices and two families with a combined total of 17 children. With an office in...

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  • 1998
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    In Search of Tarzan with Jonathan Ross

    In Search of Tarzan with Jonathan Ross

    1 1998 HD

    A look at Tarzan on the big and small screen with interviews with some of those who have played him.

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  • 1970
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    Tarzan's Deadly Silence

    Tarzan's Deadly Silence

    4 1970 HD

    Tarzan tries to stop a bloodthirsty Colonel from taking over an African village with his soldiers of fortune. The ape-man has been rendered deaf by...

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  • 2017
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    Tarzan Revisited

    Tarzan Revisited

    6 2017 HD

    Tarzan: the super hero who never goes out of fashion. The son of British Royalty, he is raised by apes in the African jungle and finds his true love,...

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  • 1958
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    South Pacific

    South Pacific

    6.1 1958 HD

    Can a girl from Little Rock find happiness with a mature French planter she got to know one enchanted evening away from the military hospital where...

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  • 1968
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    Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army

    Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army

    1 1968 HD

    Tarzan has to deal with slave traders who are making raids into African villages to get slaves.

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  • 1986
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    L.A. Law

    L.A. Law

    7.046 1986 HD

    L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven...

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  • 1977
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    The Love Boat

    The Love Boat

    6.304 1977 HD

    Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation...

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  • 2000
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    Sheena

    Sheena

    5.3 2000 HD

    Sheena's parents were archaeologists who died in the jungle when she was about six years old, leaving their daughter Shirley Hamilton. She was taken...

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  • 1975
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    Wonder Woman

    Wonder Woman

    7 1975 HD

    With the strength of Hercules, the wisdom of Athena, the speed of Mercury and the beauty of Aphrodite, she’s Wonder Woman. Beautiful Amazon...

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  • 1967
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    Ironside

    Ironside

    6.9 1967 HD

    When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to...

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  • 1955
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    The Millionaire

    The Millionaire

    5 1955 HD

    An anthology series that explored the ways sudden and unexpected wealth changed life for better or for worse. It told the stories of people who were...

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  • 1960
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    Thriller

    Thriller

    6.2 1960 HD

    Thriller is an American anthology television series that aired during the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons on NBC. The show featured host...

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  • 1960
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    The Aquanauts

    The Aquanauts

    5.5 1960 HD

    The Aquanauts is an American adventure/drama series that aired on CBS in the 1960-1961 season. The series stars Keith Larsen, Jeremy Slate and Ron...

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  • 1955
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    The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

    The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

    6.706 1955 HD

    The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a television western series loosely based on the life of frontier marshal Wyatt Earp. The half-hour...

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  • 1982
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    Matt Houston

    Matt Houston

    6.2 1982 HD

    Matt Houston is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1982 to 1985. Created by Lawrence Gordon, the series was produced by Aaron...

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  • 1966
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    Tarzan

    Tarzan

    6.7 1966 HD

    Tarzan is a series that aired on NBC from 1966 – 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a well-educated character, one who, tired of...

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  • 1986
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    Blacke's Magic

    Blacke's Magic

    5.5 1986 HD

    Blacke's Magic is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from January to May 1986. The series stars Hal Linden as magician Alexander Blacke...

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  • 1992
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    The Hat Squad

    The Hat Squad

    6.8 1992 HD

    The Hat Squad is a crime drama television series that ran for only one season on CBS, during the 1992–1993 season. 13 episodes were made, but...

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  • 1992
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    Renegade

    Renegade

    6.6 1992 HD

    Framed for murder, Detective Reno Raines becomes a fugitive bounty hunter who fights crime while trying to clear his name. His troubles began after...

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  • 1959
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    Stars in der Manege

    Stars in der Manege

    5.3 1959 HD

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  • 1958
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    Steve Canyon

    Steve Canyon

    6 1958 HD

    Steve Canyon is a commander for the U.S. air force. His assignment is to go to various bases to troubleshoot problems

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  • 1969
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    The Courtship of Eddie's Father

    The Courtship of Eddie's Father

    5.6 1969 HD

    The Courtship of Eddie's Father is an American television sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which was based on the book written by...

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  • 1977
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    The Love Boat

    The Love Boat

    6.304 1977 HD

    Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation...

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  • 1965
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    Die Rudi Carrell Show

    Die Rudi Carrell Show

    7.5 1965 HD

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  • 1977
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    The Love Boat

    The Love Boat

    6.304 1977 HD

    Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation...

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  • 1995
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    Marker

    Marker

    4 1995 HD

    Marker is an American hour long television drama that premiered on the UPN on March 20, 1995. It is set in and was filmed in Hawaii. The series...

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  • 1992
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    Renegade

    Renegade

    6.6 1992 HD

    Framed for murder, Detective Reno Raines becomes a fugitive bounty hunter who fights crime while trying to clear his name. His troubles began after...

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  • 1970
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    Renegade

    Renegade

    6.7 1970 HD

    Tarzan is a series that aired on NBC from 1966 – 1968. The series portrayed Tarzan as a well-educated character, one who, tired of...

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