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Ronnie Schell

Ronnie Schell

Actor · Died June 12, 2026, aged 94 · Richmond, California, USA

Ronnie Schell (born Ronald Ralph Schell; December 23, 1931 — June 12, 2026) was an American actor, stand-up comedian and voice actor (notably Peter Puck). Early in his career, he appeared as himself as a contestant on You Bet Your Life opposite Groucho Marx, demonstrating a comic barrage of jive talk. He was best known as Duke Slater in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964–69). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ronnie Schell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 23, 1931
Died
June 12, 2026 (aged 94)
From
Richmond, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
38 on MovieCove · 75 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 26% in 30 days

What are Ronnie Schell's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Animation3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
43%
Society
19%
Self
15%
Power
9%
Survival
7%
Morality
5%
Ideas
2%
Friendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 2 · Wry 2 · Earnest 5

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 9 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 5 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 1

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 8

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 3
Herald
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
8
Absurd
7
Thrilling
4
Tense
4
Hopeful
2
Other
1

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ronnie Schell's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 38 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ronnie Schell's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

75 credits, 38 with a MovieCove page; 9 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Cowboy Killer(2026)

    as Trucker Harry

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Toomie: The Hungry Tumor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Dad

  • The Candle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Grandpa Joe

  • Battle of the Planets: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Jason

  • Love & Distrust(2010)

    as Mr. Tinker (segment "Pennies")

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Pennies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mr. Tinker

  • Phil of the Future(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street(2001)

    as Mayor Fitzhugh

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Dean Toadblatt

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • The View from the Swing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Man in Diner

  • Strange Things (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mel (voice) (as Ronny Schell)

  • What a Cartoon! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Mel (voice)

  • The Wayans Bros.(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Councilman Ted McKay

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Revenge of the Red Baron(1994)

    as Lou

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Dorf Goes Fishing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as DIP Host

  • Fatal Instinct(1993)

    as Conductor

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Step by Step(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Manager

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Rugrats(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Clerk (voice) · as Fish (voice)

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Rover Dangerfield(1991)

    as Eddie (voice)

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Shades of L.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Jetsons: The Movie(1990)

    as Rudy 2 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Saved by the Bell(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Elliot Stingwell

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Ultraman: The Adventure Begins(1987)

    as Combot Model BA666 (Samson) (voice)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Coach(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Customer · as Dr. Howard

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School(1988)

    as Colonel Calloway (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Perfect People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Dr. Stroud

  • Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers(1987)

    as Freako / Demonstrator Ghost (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • She's the Sheriff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Crazy Ralphie

  • DuckTales(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Mathnet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Art Fraud

  • Dutch Treat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lou Winters

  • Sledge Hammer!(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil Gumm

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Check Is in the Mail...(1986)

    as Dr. Brannigan

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Thomas

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Santa Barbara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Down to Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 106 episodes · Actor

  • Madame's Place (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Federino Felluci

  • Shirt Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 46 episodes · as Rick Raccoon (voice)

  • The Perfect Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as The Agent

  • How to Beat the High Cost of Living(1980)

    as Bill Pike

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • California Fever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Trapper John, M.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Love at First Bite(1979)

    as Guy in Elevator

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Battle of the Planets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 85 episodes · as Jason (voice)

  • The Cat from Outer Space(1978)

    as Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Mouseketeers at Walt Disney World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mr. Brown

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Scott

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Code R (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Porter

  • The Shaggy D.A.(1976)

    as T.V. Director

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Charlie's Angels(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Ernie Flack

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Alice(1976)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Gus(1976)

    as Joe Barnsdale

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Deputy Scruff

  • One Day at a Time(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • The Impostor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dance Director

  • The Strongest Man in the World(1975)

    as Referee

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Happy Days(1974)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Lotsa Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Skip

  • Goober and the Ghost Chasers(1973)

    Show 16 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • Here We Go Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Caldwell

  • Butch Cassidy(1973)

    Show as Additional Voices

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • The Brian Keith Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Emergency!(1972)

    Show 3 episodes · as Fred · as Harold Peterson

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Sanford and Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The New Dick Van Dyke Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Rosencranz · as Henry Quihlan

  • Love, American Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Stranger · as Zack

  • The Jim Nabors Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 27 episodes · Actor

  • Adam-12(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry Klemp · as Jack Hofstead

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Good Morning World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 26 episodes · as Larry Clarke

  • That Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 121 episodes · as Duke · as Duke Slater

  • Valentine's Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Andy Hartman

  • The Patty Duke Show(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Mason

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Andy Griffith Show(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Bernie the Furrier · as Jim Martin

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Wonderful World of Disney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 2 episodes · as Deputy Scruff · as Self

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 74 titles from 1954 to 2026; peak year 1975.

Biggest box office

Love at First Bite (1979)

$44M worldwide

Highest rated

Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers (1987)

Midcredits 74th

Most popular right now

Goober and the Ghost Chasers (1973)

Film career

19542026

Peak 1975 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting74 of 74: 74 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score46th

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s9 · acting1970s24 · acting1980s19 · acting1990s11 · acting2000s5 · acting2010s3 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
7580

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Ronnie Schell's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 38th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 38 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 38 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive2
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

Love & Distrust (2010)

90th percentile spread · 61% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Emergency! (1972)

Midcredits 90th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Ronnie Schell work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ronnie Schell's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joseph Barbera shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles