Ron Perlman

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Biography

Recent Role:
Clarence "Clay" Morrow on Sons of Anarchy
Gender:
Male
Born:
4-13-1950
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name:
Ronald Francis Perlman
Ron grew up in Washington Heights, New York City, and attended George Washington High School, where he got his first taste of acting in school productions.

After graduating from Lehman College in New York City in 1971 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Ron went on to study at the University of Minnesota from the fall of 1971 to the spring of 1973. He is quoted as saying that he chose this particular university so that he would be based near the famous Guthrie Theatre. He graduated on July 20, 1973, with a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre. Ron performed in

More many productions during this two-year period, including "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare in which he played the lead role of Valentine. He later reprised this role in his professional career under the direction of David Feldshuh.

His first film role was as Amoukar in Jean-Jacques Annaud's award-winning 'Quest for Fire' in 1981.

Ron is married to fashion designer, Opal Stone, and the couple have a daughter, Blake Amanda, born January 7, 1984, and a son, Brandon Avery, born March 29, 1990. They now live in Los Angeles, California, but also keep a home in New York City.

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  • Anyone else a fan of Ron Perlman as Vincent or Hellboy?

    I must admit I have not seen too many of his movies other than the Beauty And the Beast series. He was absolutely amazing playing the character of Vincent and I hope he has a chance to reprieve that roll again with perhaps a movie to give us closure. As a fan of the show twenty years ago it wasMore very disappointing to see it go that way:(. I am not into comic book movies, however my son talked me into watching Hellboy and I thought Ron was great ( far cry from Vincent) and very funny. I admit I enjoyed it. If anyone knows how to get hold of the producers to talk them into a movie I don't think Ron would disappoint the fans of the Show.

    9 comments, last one Sep 5, 2010
  • Has anybody heard of a new series coming this fall starring Ron Perlman?

    I saw an ad on a t.v. station a couple of weeks ago that Ron Perlman is suppose to star in. And apperently he isn't wearing any make up. I did not get the details but I thought it said it was going to air on F/X this fall. Has anybody heard about it? And can you post any details? I wouldMore really appreciate it. I did not even catch the name of the series to look it up. :question: Please help.

    2 comments, last one Sep 2, 2008
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    10 Perfect

    This guy is a fantastic actor. He really makes you believe in his character to the point where he honestly seems real. Few actors today can do that. Not to mention, the role of Clay Morrow was perfect for Perlman. He really shows his acting chops here.

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    Ron Perlman may be one of the most talented and lesser sung actors of this generation. He literally creates his characters when he is on the screen. He is versatile and honest in his performances and in the right roles he is nothing short of incredible. After watching the fourth season of Sons of Anarchy, I am convinced that he got the right role as Clay Morrow. I loved to hate that guy and at the same time I almost felt like I understood (didn't agree with, but understood) why felt the way he did. Ron made him human.

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    10 Perfect
    Ron Perlman first stole my heart more than twenty years ago when he played the role of "Vincent" in Beauty and the Beast. I knew then that he was someone special, with the kind of heart and talent that only comes along once in a great while. hide show

    As someone here so aptly stated, Ron doesn't just play a role. He inhabits it; he becomes that character, and he makes you believe in him. He pours all of his heart and soul into everything he does, and it shows in the tremendous quality of his work, regardless of the quality of the project. In Sons of Anarchy, he is brilliantly brutal and ruthless as Clay. In no uncertain terms, he is the leader of Samcro and he will not back down, he will not stand betrayal, and he absolutely will not stop when it comes to getting what he wants done for the Club. Ron plays him to such perfection that it almost scares me, since I know that there is a good heart within him, which Clay so sorely lacks. As always, I stand in awe of Ron's talent, and I expect I will continue to adore him for at least another twenty years.

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    10 Perfect
    He says what he does isn't surgery,but his ability to inhabit a role is rare.Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise,you never forget it's them. With Ron,he IS the character,a 3D being with heart,soul & mind. One of the few who makes you fall in love with who he becomes. hide show

    Ron Perlman is in rare company in that he truly becomes the character. He is not just acting, he is bringing someone to life. Watching most actors is, of course, entertaining, but to watch someone like Ron Perlman, is to get lost, caught up in the world he creates. He may not be saving a life a day like a heart surgeon, but he does something else. He touches hearts with his abilities and talent. He may bring a glimmer of hope to someone alone, a piece of bravery to someone afraid, a smile to someone in need of one, just by BEING who he is, and that comes through every character he
    inhabits, HIS heart and soul. He says he doesn't care about his career anymore and that is sad to hear. To think of never being allowed to experience what he has in him to give is disheartening. I hope he continues for a long time
    to come. To waste even a drop of his talent would be a terrible waste. He may believe that acting is a frivolous
    pursuit,and not truly making a difference in the world in a real way, but to anyone with a heart that is lucky enough to experience his art, he makes a lion sized difference. I have not been fortunate enough to have seen everything that he has graced by being in, but it will be a goal of mine to make sure that I do get to experience them all, and all of those to hopefully come.

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    As I heard and read in some of his interviews,he is satisfied not a to be a bigger star.So he can avoid being well-known and to be recognize in public.This is why he has always accepted some roles in which he had make-up in his face.He doesn't need fame hide show

    In his career,he has often played roles in which he a mask in his face like in "The Quest for fire","Beauty and the Beast",Hellboy,etc..He also make some off-screen voices in cartoons and videogames.He has almost always played some "underground" characters so this is why he has not become a real big star.I consider him as an under-rated actor whose talent,particularly dramatic talent,woild have deserved to be much more recognized.But it seems he really doesn't care about fame.All what he wants is to make his job as an actor,he can earn his living this way.And he doesn't need more than that.Besides,it seems in his whole career he has never been in a shortage of work.And this is great for us his fans.

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    Both his voice, and his acting ability is really superb. hide show

    Both his voice, and his acting ability is really superb. He was the only good thing in the otherwise terrible Alien 4 and Blade 2 movies, he maded two among my fav. comics characters: Hellboy, and Slade (also known as Deathstroke) come to life perfectly. Sadly Ron Perlman is a very underused and underrated actor. His imposing appearence is ideal for playing "badguys", but he surely has the talent to play almost every role at least i think so. He simply hasn't got a chance to prove... I hope this situation will change. Until then I'm anxiously waiting for Hellboy 2...

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