Brian Ronalds

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Brian Ronalds
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Ronalds in November 2012
Born (1973-07-06) July 6, 1973 (age 51)
Los Angeles
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor, [1] Producer, [2] [3] director [4]
Years active2001–present
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Spouse(s)Michelle Palermo (m 2020-present), Stephanie Nau (m 1997 - 2013)
ChildrenLeif Ronalds, Logan Ronalds, Paige Palermo, Thaine Palermo
Website Ronalds Brothers

Brian Ronalds (born July 6, 1973) is an American producer, director, publicist, writer, former actor, [5] and is one half of "The Ronalds Brothers". [6] [7] In 2007, Ronalds produced and co-starred in the horror-comedy Netherbeast Incorporated, released in 2007 and directed by his brother Dean and starring Darrell Hammond, Judd Nelson, Dave Foley, Robert Wagner, Jason Mewes, Amy Davidson and Steve "Blue's Clues" Burns. [5]

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Career

After having success with his first film he went on to produce and co-star in Brian Pulido's horror film The Graves starring Bill Moseley, Tony Todd, Amanda Wyss, Clare Grant and Jillian Murray. [8] In 2008, Brian and his brother Dean were brought on as staff writers for Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns Season 2" and spent a little time in Atlanta, Georgia at Tyler Perry Studios. [9]

In 2010, Brian co-starred and produced the crime-thriller "Dirty Little Trick" starring Dean Cain, Michael Madsen and Christie Burson. [10] In 2011, Ronalds produced the feature film "Ashley" with Tom Malloy, directed by his brother Dean, and starring America's Next Top Model winner, Nicole Fox, Two and a Half Men's Jennifer Taylor, Tom Malloy and Michael Madsen. [11] [12] [13]

Personal life

Ronalds was born in Los Angeles, CA, grew up in Littleton, Colorado, graduated from Columbine Highschool, received his BA in English at the University of Northern Colorado [14] and currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with his two sons Leif & Logan, step-son Thaine, step-daughter Paige, and wife (actress and writer) Michelle Palermo. [15]

Popularity

Ronalds was covered in several popular medias of India when he visited the Bollywood with Tom Malloy. [16] [17]

Filmography

Actor

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2003A.W.O.L.Frankie FalinoActor
2004SplitDoctor/Patient Stand InActor
2004PortraitTomActor
2004The Netherbeast of Berm-Tech Industries, Inc.DarylActor, producer
2005Little VictimDuaneActor
2005Laws of DeceptionWaiterActor
2005Toofy Film Fest 2005: HD ShowcaseBrian RonaldsActor
2006The ChaseMartyActor
2006Go-Go GuyMonte SmohlerActor
2007Love and HonorPedroActor
2007The Long ShotChess OpponentActor
2007 Netherbeast Incorporated Dow ByrumActor, producer
2007Screen Wars: Being CameraheadCraigActor
2007Bitter SpiritsLarryActor
2007Twisted SoulFrank DurbonActor
2007Room 602Paul XavierActor
2007Michael's Hearing ProblemLewisActor
2007Star PowerJettActor
2008SISCourt CriminalActor
2009NumbersHectorActor
2009Cocktail WizardTony the BartenderActor
2009 The Graves Pete TylerActor
2010Eye on Entertainment: 2011 Shriekfest Film Festival (#7.37)HimselfActor
2011Dirty Little TrickJimmy TActor
2012RemnantActor
2012 Goodbye Promise MiltonActor
2013Crushed VelvetWink PhilbinActor

Producer

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2002BountyCo-Producer
2004PortraitTomActor, producer
2004The Netherbeast of Berm-Tech Industries, Inc.DarylActor, producer
2005Screen Wars: Comedy SeriesTV Episodes / Producer
2008Raglin TalesProducer
2009Cowboy DreamsCo-executive producer
2012AshleyProducer
2013The MovieAssociate producer (post production)

Director

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2003A.W.O.L.Frankie FalinoActor, producer, director
2005Screen Wars: Horror/Sci-Fi SeriesTV Episodes / Director
2006Go-Go GuyMonte SmohlerActor, producer, director, writer
2012Remixed: Mike Song & Mike TompkinsTV Episodes / Second Assistant Director
2012Remixed: Keone Madrid & Mari Martin & Christina GrimmieTV Episodes / Second Assistant Director
2012Remixed: Legacy & DeStormTV Episodes / Second Assistant Director
2012Remixed: Madd Chadd & Paul DatehTV Episodes / Second Assistant Director
2012Remixed: Melinda Sullivan & Big Bad VooDoo DaddyTV Episodes / Second Assistant Director

Writer

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2009Meet the Browns: Meet the Cousins (#2.8)TV Episodes, Writer

Special thanks

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2004ReveilleSpecial thanks
2007A Modern Faerie TaleSpecial thanks

Other accolades

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2005Phoenix Film FoundationFilmmaker of the YearWon

See also

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