Ronnie Dapo | |
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| Born | Ronald L. Dapo May 8, 1952 Plattsburgh, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1959–1966 |
Ronald L. Dapo (born May 8, 1952) [1] is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Flip Rose in the American sitcom television series Room for One More . [2]
Dapo was born in Plattsburgh, New York. [1] At the age of five, he and his family had moved to Pontiac, Michigan, then to California. [3] While Dapo was on a bus, he met his agent, Lola Moore, while Dapo's mother was showing pictures of her children, he was asked if "he would like to audition". [3] With his first try being successful, Dapo was cast in Jack Webb's 1959 film -30- . [3] He was later signed to a contract with Warner Bros., for which Dapo had freelance d on numerous studios. [3] Dapo also guest-starred on television programs including The Fugitive , Wagon Train , The Munsters , Cheyenne , The Sheriff of Cochise and The Lucy Show . [1] [3] He also appeared in the 1960 film Ocean's 11 and the 1962 film The Music Man . [3]
Later in his career, Dapo starred in the ABC television series Room for One More , where he played Flip Rose. [4] [5] He also guest-starred in three episodes of the television series The Andy Griffith Show , where Dapo played Arnold Winkler. [3] While he was on the set of The Andy Griffith Show, the directors of the program gave him a few takes for Dapo to work himself onto the role. [3] In 1964, he was later cast in the situation comedy television series The New Phil Silvers Show , [6] where he played Andy. At the age of 14, Dapo retired his film and television career. [3]
After retiring, Dapo spent his life as a touring musician. He also ran a printing press and worked in steel framing, later retiring at the age of 60. [3] He resided in Denver, Colorado, living with his wife. [3]
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