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Ron Underwood was born in Glendale, California, United States on November 6, 1953. Ron Underwood is credited as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. That works out to 72 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Herbert Hoover High School and University of Southern California. Notable works include City Slickers and Speechless.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Glendale, California, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Herbert Hoover High School
- University
- University of Southern California
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | City Slickers |
| Notable work | Speechless |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Underwood born?
Ron Underwood was born on November 6, 1953 and is 72 years old.
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.
Where did Ron Underwood study?
Ron Underwood attended University of Southern California.
What is Ron Underwood known for?
Ron Underwood's notable works include City Slickers, Speechless.
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