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Ron Glass was credited as a television actor, film actor and voice actor. Ron Glass was born on July 10, 1945 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Death is recorded on November 25, 2016, at the age of 71. Education on record includes University of Evansville.
My Take
Ron Glass had a gift for understatement that the camera rewarded. His Emmy-nominated Detective Harris on Barney Miller showed his sly comic timing, but it is Shepherd Book on Firefly and Serenity that earns my lasting affection. He played quiet authority without ever pushing, anchoring a rowdy crew with stillness rather than volume. That kind of generous, ego-free supporting work is the connective tissue that makes ensembles cohere, and it rarely gets the credit it deserves. Glass was a craftsman of restraint, and his passing in 2016 took a genuinely warm screen presence with it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ron Glass
- Name (Japanese)
- ロン・グラス
- Reading
- ろん・ぐらす
- Born
- July 10, 1945 – November 25, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
- Origin
- Evansville, Indiana, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Evansville
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron%20Glass
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q951335
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ron Glass born?
Born July 10, 1945.
When did Ron Glass die?
Died November 25, 2016, aged 71.
Where was Ron Glass from?
Ron Glass was from Evansville, Indiana, United States.
What did Ron Glass do?
Ron Glass worked as actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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