Ronald Dennis

Ron began his decades-long career on the Great White Way in the 60's in the Pearl Bailey helmed production of Hello Dolly. Soon after he achieved icon status creating the role of Richie "Gimme the Ball" Walters in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line. Other Broadway and touring companies included: Showboat, Don't Bother me I Can't Cope, My One and Only, La Cage Aux Folles, Pippin and Dancin. He also wrote and starred in the one-man autobiographical show, Don't Grab The Gown Til You See The Gurney.


After moving to Los Angeles he had many guest star roles on shows such as: Welcome Back Kotter, Chico and the Man, Laverne & Shirley, and Baretta. He also appeared as himself in many documentaries including: Broadway Beyond the Golden Age.

Ron was a tireless advocate for AIDs related causes serving on the Broadway Cares Advisory Council and raising funds and awareness when it was needed most.