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Ron Carey: Biography, Facts and Career

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Ronald Joseph Cicenia (December 11, 1935 – January 16, 2007), better known as Ron Carey, was an American film and television actor. The 5-foot-4-inch (1.63 m) actor was best known for playing ambitious NYPD Police Officer Carl Levitt on TV's Barney Miller, in which he was almost always surrounded by male actors (and sometimes female guest stars) who stood at least 8 inches (20 cm) taller. The series' stars (Hal Linden, Max Gail, Abe Vigoda, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg) all stood 6 feet (1.83 m) or more. Carey appeared in the recurring role for the last six of the eight seasons of Barney Miller's run. He first appeared on the show as a criminal, Angelo Molinari (aka The Mole), in season 2, episode 22. Carey was among the slate of actors who were members of Mel Brooks's unofficial repertory company, appearing in several of the director's films; Carey was featured in Silent Movie, High Anxiety, and History of the World: Part I. He also appeared in Fatso, directed by Brooks' wife Anne Bancroft and featuring several Brooks regulars.

Quick facts about Ron Carey

  • Full name: Ron Carey
  • Born: 1935-12-11
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q118870

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Who is Ron Carey?

Ronald Joseph Cicenia (December 11, 1935 – January 16, 2007), better known as Ron Carey, was an American film and television actor.

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Ron Carey is United States.

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Ron Carey was born on 1935-12-11.

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