Ron Ely - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Ron Ely

Ron Ely - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 21, 1938
Age87
BirthplaceHereford, Texas, United States
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Ron Ely's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPortraying Tarzan in the 1966–1968 television series 'Tarzan'.

Intro

Ron Ely is an American actor and novelist, best known for playing the title character in the 1960s television series 'Tarzan.' He became a pop culture icon for his physical portrayal of the famous jungle hero, contributing to the show's international popularity.

Early Life & Background

Ron Ely was born in Hereford, Texas, and raised in Amarillo. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he was active in athletics before beginning his acting career.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Tarzan in the television series 'Tarzan' (1966–1968).
  • Played Doc Savage in the 1975 film 'Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze'.
  • Appeared in numerous guest roles on television series such as 'The Love Boat', 'Fantasy Island', and 'Wonder Woman'.
  • Hosted the long-running game show 'Face the Music' in the early 1980s.
  • Authored several mystery novels.

Trivia

  • Performed his own stunts while filming 'Tarzan', resulting in several injuries.
  • His height (6 ft 4 in, or 193 cm) made him a striking and memorable action hero.
  • Later shifted focus from acting to writing, releasing thriller novels.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Ron Ely?

Ron Ely is 87 years old.

When was Ron Ely born?

Ron Ely was born the 21 June 1938.

Where is Ron Ely from?

Hereford, Texas, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About June 21st, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: An international agreement was reached regarding the volunteers who fought in the Spanish Civil War, reflecting the global political climate and the involvement of various nations in the conflict.
  • Day of the week: June 21st, 1938 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Ely
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0255933/