Ronnie Schell

Known for Acting

12/23/1931(Age 94)

Richmond, California, USA

Biography

Ronnie Schell, born Ronald Ralph Schell Schell in Richmond, California, on December 23, 1931, is an American actor, stand-up comedian and cartoon 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ronnie Schell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For (77 credits)

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Toomie: The Hungry Tumor

2022

A hungry tumor goes on a rampage and destroys everything in its path!

8.5

Movie

The Candle

2017

Ryder makes a wish for all of her dreams to come true. Problem is, she didn't realize it included her nightmares.

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Battle of the Planets: The Movie

2012

A compilation of several Battle of the Planets episodes with a new story and uncut death scenes.

5.1

Movie

Looking for Lenny

2011

In-depth documentary that uses Lenny Bruce's legacy to explore the present condition of the fear of words and expression.

3.8

Movie

Love and Distrust

2010

This collection of five short films artfully portrays desire's ability to both empower and destroy those who encounter it.

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The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi

2009

A musical journey through the brief life and times of the celebrated composer who pioneered the crossover of jazz and pop music -- from his celebrated scores for the Peanuts animations, to his mega-hit Cast Your Fate To The Wind, his nights in San Francisco's North Beach at the hungry i, and his ground breaking Jazz Mass at Grace Cathedral. Including recently discovered and restored footage of Guaraldi's appearances and recording sessions (captured by noted jazz writer and Rolling Stone co-founder Ralph J. Gleason), the film features new performances and insights from Dave Brubeck, Dick Gregory, George Winston, Jon Hendricks, Paul Krassner, Paul Mazursky and many more.

7.0

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Pennies

2006

The story of Charlotte Brown,a waitress and young single mother who will do anything for her daughter Jenny, and when push comes to shove, she does. With a menacing figure on the other end of the phone and a time limit of two hours,she must raise enough money to ensure that she sees the smiling face of her child again. Charlotte's customers are her only hope. The clock is ticking as we see the desperate young mother dealing with one eccentric customer after the next, displaying her charming vulnerability and inspiring strength through all the chaos. With her feet firmly planted on the ground, Charlotte maintains her focus and attempts to beat the clock and save the day.

6.8

Phil of the Future

2004

Meet the Diffy family, a futuristic family from the year 2121. When the eccentric dad, Lloyd, rents a time machine for their family vacation, everyone is excited. But then something goes wrong. Their time machine malfunctions and they are thrown out of the space/time continuum in the year 2004.

8.0

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

2001

The exploits of the Grim Reaper, who has been forced into being the best friend of two children. A spin-off of the show Grim & Evil.

Movie

The View from the Swing

2000

Ted, a young father (Todd Andrew Bryant), is on pins and needles as he counts down the days before the birth of his first child. Unsure of how to deal with the situation, the soon-to-be-dad suddenly realizes that the only person who can truly prepare him for a child version of himself is very own dad (Tim Conway). It's comic mayhem galore as granddad tries to school his own son in the art of staying young forever. Co-stars Jennifer Grant.

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Strange Things

1997

A robot finds a job as a janitor. He must remember that if it says "Don't Touch", don't touch.

7.0

What a Cartoon!

1995

Various original cartoons by some of today's top animators.