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Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman is an American actor known for film, television, stage, and voice work.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Ron Perlman is an American actor known for film, television, stage, and voice work. He is widely recognized for roles in *Beauty and the Beast*, *Hellboy*, and *Sons of Anarchy*.

What it is

Ron Perlman (born April 13, 1950, in New York City) is a classically trained actor who began his professional career in the 1970s. He studied at Lehman College and earned an MFA from the University of Minnesota, then moved into stage, film, and television work.

Why it matters

Perlman is a distinctive character actor closely associated with genre films and roles requiring heavy makeup or prosthetics. He won a Golden Globe for *Beauty and the Beast* and earned Emmy nominations for the same role, cementing his reputation in both television and film.

Key details

Beyond live-action, Perlman has done extensive voice work in video games and animated productions. His career spans decades, with notable credits including *Hellboy* and *Sons of Anarchy*. He remains active as of 2025.

In short

  • Born April 13, 1950, in New York City.
  • Won a Golden Globe for *Beauty and the Beast*.
  • Known for *Hellboy*, *Sons of Anarchy*, and genre-heavy roles.
  • Classically trained with an MFA from the University of Minnesota.

Quick questions

Who is Ron Perlman?
Ron Perlman is an American actor known for film, television, stage, and voice work.
What is Ron Perlman best known for?
He is best known for *Beauty and the Beast*, *Hellboy*, and *Sons of Anarchy*.
Did Ron Perlman win major awards?
Yes. He won a Golden Globe Award for *Beauty and the Beast* and was also nominated for Emmy Awards.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Perlman
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, education, occupation, years active
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000579/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, early biography, classically trained background
  3. Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/ron-perlman
    Supports: Birthday, birthplace, television career overview
  4. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/ron-perlman-525247/biography
    Supports: Early acting work, Broadway debut, film debut, career development
  5. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/ron-perlman/bio/3000708755/
    Supports: Birth name and professional profile
  6. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Perlman
    Supports: Golden Globe award and voice/video game work
  7. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Perlman
    Supports: Golden Globe, Emmy nominations, major roles including *Beauty and the Beast* and *Hellboy*
  8. Tribute.ca — https://www.tribute.ca/people/biography/ron-perlman/5202/
    Supports: Education, early life, major film and television roles, award information