Ron Glass

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Biography

He is perhaps best recalled as the clothes-conscious Det. Ron Harris on the long-running sitcom "Barney Miller" (ABC, 1975-82).

With solid Midwestern roots, the Indiana-born and bred Glass made his stage debut at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis before migrating to Hollywood. His first TV work was in an episode of "Sanford and Son" in 1972, which he followed with an appearance on "Good Times" as a con artist posing as a blind man. In 1975, …

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Job Title

Actor, Physical Effects, Animals

Born

July 10, 1945

Career Milestones

2005

Starred in "Serenity," the feature-length adaptation of Joss Whedon's TV show "Firefly"

2002

Landed role on Joss Whedon drama series "Firefly"

2001

Had role on short-lived Richard Dreyfuss drama "The Education of Max Bickford"

1999

Had recurring guest spot on "Friends"

Appeared as a regular on NBC series "Mr. Rhodes"

1995

First feature film released in theaters, "Houseguest"

1992

Had regular role on short-lived series "Rhythm & Blues"

1988

Co-starred in direct-to-video release "Deep Space"

1983

Starred as Felix in "The New Odd Couple"

Was regular cast member of "Barney Miller" as Det. Ron Harris

1973

Appeared in first two TV-movies, "Beg, Borrow or Steal" and "Shirts and Skins"

1972

Made TV debut on an episode of "Sanford and Son"

Made first professional stage appearance at the Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis, MN

Awards

1982

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In a Comedy, Variety or Music Series in Barney Miller