Ron Fassler

Ron Fassler

68 · Born: Mar 4, 1957

Personal Details

BornMar 4, 1957 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Ron Fassler, a multifaceted individual, began his acting career in New York City, making a name for himself in radio and TV commercials, as well as on and off-Broadway.

As his career progressed, he shifted his focus to Los Angeles, where he continued to work in film and television, until ultimately returning to New York full-time in 2016 to explore new creative avenues as an actor, writer, and director.

Throughout his writing endeavors, Fassler has garnered recognition, including an Emmy Award for his work on the esteemed show "Murphy Brown." Additionally, he co-wrote the Lifetime film "The Wedding Wish" alongside Nancey Silvers.

Fassler has recently appeared in notable films such as "Trumbo" (2015),starring Bryan Cranston and directed by Jay Roach, and "The Rebel in the Rye" (2017),written and directed by Danny Strong.

Furthermore, he is the author of the memoir "Up in the Cheap Seats: A Historical Memoir of Broadway," which chronicles his teenage years spent frequenting Broadway shows, attending over 200 productions during a four-year period, all made possible through the proceeds of his Long Island paper route.

This captivating narrative is supplemented by up-to-date interviews with a diverse range of artists who were active during those golden years, including renowned individuals such as Stephen Sondheim, Harold Prince, Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, and many more.

Career

2006
Flags of Our Fathers
Flags of Our Fathers as Senator Robson
1997
Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy
Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy as Captain Bryon Grazer
1996
Alien Nation: Millennium
Alien Nation: Millennium as Capt. Brian Grazer
Alien Nation: The Enemy Within
Alien Nation: The Enemy Within as Captain Bryon Grazer
1995
Alien Nation: Body and Soul
Alien Nation: Body and Soul as Capt. Brian Grazer
1994
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon as Captain Brian Grazer
Camp Nowhere
Camp Nowhere as Drama Dad
1991
1990
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch as Forster's Technician
1989
Alien Nation
Alien Nation as Captain Bryon Grazer
1981