Ronny DeMarc was an alias for American actor Ron Foster. Ron was born Ronald Roger Rice in Wichita, Kansas on February 15, 1930. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the headstrong Detective Scott Harper in "Cage of Evil" (1960). Born into a traditional working-class family, after beginning his career as a leading man in stock companies, he was discovered by screenwriter Irna Phillips while appearing in a stage production of "Beyond the Forest" in Los Angeles, California. Impressed by his dark good looks, slim physique, and distinctive voice, she took notice of his potential and arranged for him to begin a career in the film industry beginning with him appearing in a supporting role on an episode of "Guiding Light." From there, he would go on to flourish as a notable character actor appearing in over 85 features.
Ron had been a male model for the Forbes Agency, presided as a chairman for his local charters of the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity, had been a notable audiobook reader, was one of the founding members of the Canyon Theatre Guild, had been a theatrical instructor for the Pasadena Playhouse, and was the celebrity spokesman for Lowe's Home Improvement. Upon his 2004 retirement, Foster, spent the final years of his life being a regular attendee at autograph conventions, as well as partaking in charitable and religious ventures, until his death on February 26, 2015 in Placerville, California at the age of 85.
de MARC, Ronny (aka Ron Foster, Ronald R. Foster,
Ronny de Mark) (Ronald Roger Rice) [2/15/1930, Wichita, Kansas,
U.S.A. – 2/26/2015, Placerville, California, U.S.A.] – film, TV actor, married
to Joan Lorraine Pizzola [1933-1995] (1965-1995).
Die for a Dollar in Tucson – 1964 (Joe Slider)
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