Ron Gilbert (actor)

This article is about the film and television actor. For the video game designer, see Ron Gilbert.

Ron Gilbert (né Ronald Franklyn Goldstein; born 1939/1940)^[2] is an American film and television actor. He is best known for playing Daniel Metzheiser in the 1995 film The Usual Suspects.^[3]

Ron Gilbert
Born	Ronald Franklyn Goldstein[1] 1939 or 1940 (age 85–86) East Harlem, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Film and television actor

Life and career

Gilbert was born Ronald Franklyn Goldstein in East Harlem, New York.^[2] He served in the United States Army.^[4] He began his screen career in 1968, appearing in the ABC crime drama television series N.Y.P.D. In 1971, he played an uncredited role of a police officer in the film The Anderson Tapes.^[1]

Later in his career, Gilbert guest-starred in numerous television programs including The Rockford Files,^[5] Lou Grant, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, Curb Your Enthusiasm, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Father Dowling Mysteries and The Oldest Rookie. He also appeared in films such as The Usual Suspects^[6] (as Daniel Metzheiser),^[3] The Godfather, Black Is King, Dog Day Afternoon, What's Up, Scarlet? and Serpico. His last role was in the 2023 film Bora.^[1]