Ron Becks

Ron Becks

Deceased · Died: Jul 27, 2021

Personal Details

Biography

Ron, a child actor, made his film debut as an extra in "Odds Against Tomorrow" alongside Harry Belafonte and Ed Begley.

As a seasoned actor, he had the privilege of touring with the illustrious Lauren Bacall and starring in numerous films, including "Return of Captain Invincible" with Oscar winner Alan Arkin and Christopher Lee, "On The Run" with Paul Winfield and Rod Taylor, "Shark's Paradise" with David Reyne, and many others.

Ron's journey as a creative professional continued as he learned the art of executive producing from the esteemed Otto Preminger and Joseph E. Levine. Throughout his career as an actor, producer, director, writer, and singer, he has been fortunate enough to collaborate with many notable stars.

His feature film "1st Testament - CIA Vengeance" (2001) and documentary "Haitian Slave Children - Forgotten Angels" (2002) have garnered numerous film awards.

As a singer, Ron toured with the group the "Stylistics" as their opening act in the South Pacific. He has also performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City and achieved two top 40 hit songs on the charts.

Living overseas for many years, Ron seized the opportunity to hone his executive producing, writing, and directing skills by taking on all aspects of filmmaking. In his feature films, "Diana's Perfect Life", "Will Pride - Buffalo Soldier, Master Gunfighter", "1st Testament - CIA Vengeance", "Come & Get it", "The Legend of Billy Blue", "Say a Little Prayer", and "Black Diamond", he wore multiple hats, serving as writer, star, director, producer, and even writing and singing the title songs.

Career

2019
iShine KNECT
iShine KNECT as Hannibal/Hannibal's Father
2017
Death Game
Death Game as Hunter
2015
Hunter
Hunter as Lt. Ramsey Hunter
2010
Annabel Lee
Annabel Lee as Detective Ed Hawthorne
1991
Come and Get It
Come and Get It as John Lucus
1986
Shark's Paradise
Shark's Paradise as Monty Stone
1985
Leonora
Leonora as Dogon
1959
Odds Against Tomorrow
Odds Against Tomorrow as Carousel Boy (uncredited)
2015
Hunter
Hunter as Writer
2019
iShine KNECT
iShine KNECT as Director
1991
Come and Get It
Come and Get It as Director, Writer