Person
Ronnie Schell
Acting · 1931–2026 · Richmond, California, USA
Biography
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.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Rugrats
Fish (voice)
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
The Andy Griffith Show
Jim Martin
The Love Boat
Mr. Scott
Coach
Dr. Howard
The Golden Girls
Thomas
Charlie's Angels
Ernie Flack
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Alice
1976
Filmography
- 2025The 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
- 2004Phil of the Future
- 2001Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third StreetMayor Fitzhugh
- 2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyDean Toadblatt
- 2000The View from the SwingMan in Diner
- 1997Strange ThingsMel (voice) (as Ronny Schell)
- 1995What a Cartoon!Mel (voice)
- 1995The Wayans Bros.Councilman Ted McKay
- 1994Revenge of the Red BaronLou
- 1993Dorf Goes FishingDIP Host
- 1993Fatal InstinctConductor
- 1991Step by StepManager
- 1991RugratsFish (voice)
- 1991Rover DangerfieldEddie (voice)
- 1990Shades of L.A.
- 1990Jetsons: The MovieRudy 2 (voice)
- 1989Saved by the BellElliot Stingwell
- 1989CoachDr. Howard
- 1988Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul SchoolColonel Calloway (voice)
- 1988Perfect PeopleDr. Stroud
- 1987Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo BrothersFreako / Demonstrator Ghost (voice)
- 1987Ultraman: The Adventure BeginsCombot Model BA666 (Samson)
- 1987She's the SheriffCrazy Ralphie
- 1987DuckTales
- 1987MathnetArt Fraud
- 1987Dutch TreatLou Winters
- 1986Sledge Hammer!Phil Gumm
- 1986The Check is in the Mail...Dr. Brannigan
- 1985The Golden GirlsThomas
- 1984Santa Barbara
- 1984Down to Earth
- 1982Madame's PlaceFederino Felluci
- 1982Shirt TalesRick Raccoon (voice)
- 1981The Perfect WomanThe Agent
- 1980How to Beat the High Cost of LivingBill Pike
- 1979California Fever
- 1979Trapper John, M.D.
- 1979Love at First BiteGuy in Elevator
- 1978Mickey's 50Self
- 1978Battle of the PlanetsJason (voice)
- 1978The Cat from Outer SpaceJake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy
- 1977The Mouseketeers at Walt Disney WorldMr. Brown
- 1977The Love BoatMr. Scott
- 1977Code RPorter
- 1976The Shaggy D.A.T.V. Director
- 1976Charlie's AngelsErnie Flack
- 1976Alice
- 1976GusJoe Barnsdale
- 1976The Whiz Kid and the Carnival CaperDeputy Scruff
- 1975One Day at a Time
- 1975The ImpostorDance Director
- 1975The Strongest Man in the WorldReferee
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1974Happy Days
- 1973Lotsa LuckSkip
- 1973Goober and the Ghost Chasers
- 1973Here We Go AgainCaldwell
- 1972The Brian Keith Show
- 1972Emergency!
- 1972Sanford and Son
- 1971The New Dick Van Dyke ShowHenry Quihlan
- 1969Love, American StyleZack
- 1969The Jim Nabors Hour
- 1968Adam-12Henry Klemp
- 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf
- 1967Good Morning WorldLarry Clarke
- 1966ABC Stage 67Self
- 1966That Girl
- 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Duke
- 1964Valentine's DayAndy Hartman
- 1963The Patty Duke Show
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1960The Andy Griffith ShowJim Martin
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyDeputy Scruff
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