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My Take
Ron Underwood is one of those directors whose name I don't reach for first, but whose films I absolutely know. Tremors is a genuine cult favorite, the rare creature feature that's both genuinely funny and genuinely tense, and City Slickers proved he could carry a big mainstream comedy. From a USC film school start in Glendale to Heart and Souls and Mighty Joe Young, his run shows a versatility I respect. I find it telling that his most beloved work is a low-budget monster movie. Sometimes the films made with the least pretension are the ones that age the best.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ron Underwood
- Name (Japanese)
- ロン・アンダーウッド
- Reading
- ろん・あんだーうっど
- Born
- November 6, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Glendale, California, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / director
2. Background
- High school
- Herbert Hoover High School
- University
- University of Southern California
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | City Slickers | — | |
| Notable work | Speechless | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ron Underwood born?
Born November 6, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Ron Underwood from?
Ron Underwood is from Glendale, California, United States.
What does Ron Underwood do?
Ron Underwood works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, director.
What is Ron Underwood known for?
Notable works include City Slickers, Speechless.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.