Brian Ronalds

Brian Ronalds
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
WebsiteRonalds 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]

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

Year Film Role Other notes
2003 A.W.O.L. Frankie Falino Actor
2004 Split Doctor/Patient Stand In Actor
2004 Portrait Tom Actor
2004 The Netherbeast of Berm-Tech Industries, Inc. Daryl Actor, producer
2005 Little Victim Duane Actor
2005 Laws of Deception Waiter Actor
2005 Toofy Film Fest 2005: HD Showcase Brian Ronalds Actor
2006 The Chase Marty Actor
2006 Go-Go Guy Monte Smohler Actor
2007 Love and Honor Pedro Actor
2007 The Long Shot Chess Opponent Actor
2007 Netherbeast Incorporated Dow Byrum Actor, producer
2007 Screen Wars: Being Camerahead Craig Actor
2007 Bitter Spirits Larry Actor
2007 Twisted Soul Frank Durbon Actor
2007 Room 602 Paul Xavier Actor
2007 Michael's Hearing Problem Lewis Actor
2007 Star Power Jett Actor
2008 SIS Court Criminal Actor
2009 Numbers Hector Actor
2009 Cocktail Wizard Tony the Bartender Actor
2009 The Graves Pete Tyler Actor
2010 Eye on Entertainment: 2011 Shriekfest Film Festival (#7.37) Himself Actor
2011 Dirty Little Trick Jimmy T Actor
2012 Remnant Actor
2012 Goodbye Promise Milton Actor
2013 Crushed Velvet Wink Philbin Actor

Producer

Year Film Role Other notes
2002 Bounty Co-Producer
2004 Portrait Tom Actor, producer
2004 The Netherbeast of Berm-Tech Industries, Inc. Daryl Actor, producer
2005 Screen Wars: Comedy Series TV Episodes / Producer
2008 Raglin Tales Producer
2009 Cowboy Dreams Co-executive producer
2012 Ashley Producer
2013 The Movie Associate producer (post production)

Director

Year Film Role Other notes
2003 A.W.O.L. Frankie Falino Actor, producer, director
2005 Screen Wars: Horror/Sci-Fi Series TV Episodes / Director
2006 Go-Go Guy Monte Smohler Actor, producer, director, writer
2012 Remixed: Mike Song & Mike Tompkins TV Episodes / Second Assistant Director
2012 Remixed: Keone Madrid & Mari Martin & Christina Grimmie TV Episodes / Second Assistant Director
2012 Remixed: Legacy & DeStorm TV Episodes / Second Assistant Director
2012 Remixed: Madd Chadd & Paul Dateh TV Episodes / Second Assistant Director
2012 Remixed: Melinda Sullivan & Big Bad VooDoo Daddy TV Episodes / Second Assistant Director

Writer

Year Film Role Other notes
2009 Meet the Browns: Meet the Cousins (#2.8) TV Episodes, Writer

Special thanks

Year Film Role Other notes
2004 Reveille Special thanks
2007 A Modern Faerie Tale Special thanks

Other accolades

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2005 Phoenix Film Foundation Filmmaker of the Year Won

See also

References

  1. ^ "Brian Ronalds". Yahoo Movies. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  2. ^ "After Dark Horrorfest 4 Announces First Film : "THE GRAVES"". ohmygore.com. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Moseley, Todd Joins Massive Cast of 'The Graves'". bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  4. ^ "Filmmakers Dean and Brian Ronalds on Film Courage (Ep. #7)". Filmcourage.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Netherbeast Announces Limited Theatrical Run!". www.dreadcentral.com. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  6. ^ "Who are these Ronalds Brothers Guys?". Ronalds Brothers Un-Official. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  7. ^ "The Ronalds Brothers announce new movie 'Sprawl'". IMDB. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  8. ^ "Exclusive: After Dark's The Graves Red Carpet Report". www.dreadcentral.com. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  9. ^ "Ronalds Brothers Join Tyler Perry's Family of Meet The Browns". www.prlog.org. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  10. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: It's Superman vs. Mr Blonde in new crime thriller 'Dirty Little Trick'". www.blogomatic3000.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  11. ^ "Cast details and viral video for the Ronalds Brothers' 'Sprawl'". IMDB. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  12. ^ "The Ronalds Brothers announce new movie 'Sprawl'". www.blogomatic3000.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  13. ^ "Taylor, Madsen board 'Sprawl'". www.variety.com. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  14. ^ "Brian Ronalds". Linkedin. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  15. ^ "Tyler Perry Writer's Car EXPLODES". TMZ. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  16. ^ "Tom Malloy and Brian Ronalds Visit Bollywood". India West. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  17. ^ "Indian audience likes stylised cinema". Times of India. Archived from the original on December 10, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2012.