Career Timeline of Ron Ely: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Ron Ely built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Ron Ely was an American actor and novelist who gained prominence for his portrayal of Tarzan in the 1966-1968 NBC series. He also starred in the film Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975). Beyond acting, Ely hosted the Miss America pageant telecast for two years, in 1980 and 1981.
1958: Supporting Roles
In 1958, Ron Ely played in supporting roles in films such as South Pacific, as an airplane navigator, and The Fiend Who Walked the West.
1959: The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker
In 1959, Ron Ely played in the movie The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker.
1960: Starred in The Aquanauts
In 1960, Ron Ely starred in the series "The Aquanauts".
1961: Starred in The Aquanauts
In 1961, Ron Ely starred in the series "The Aquanauts".
1966: Starred in Tarzan
In 1966, Ron Ely began his role portraying Tarzan in the NBC series.
1966: The Night of the Grizzly
In 1966, Ron Ely played in the western adventure film "The Night of the Grizzly".
1968: Tarzan Ended
In 1968, Ron Ely concluded his role portraying Tarzan in the NBC series.
1975: Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
In 1975, Ron Ely played the lead role in "Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze".
1978: Slavers Movie
In 1978, Ron Ely appeared in Jürgen Goslar's slavery movie "Slavers".
1978: Fantasy Island Appearance
In 1978, Ron Ely appeared in an episode of Fantasy Island as Mark Antony.
1980: Hosted Miss America Pageant
In 1980, Ron Ely hosted the Miss America Pageant.
1981: Hosted Miss America Pageant
In 1981, Ron Ely hosted the Miss America Pageant.
1987: Sea Hunt Revival
In 1987, Ron Ely starred in a revival of the adventure series "Sea Hunt".
1988: Sea Hunt Revival
In 1988, Ron Ely starred in a revival of the adventure series "Sea Hunt".
1994: Night Shadows Novel
In 1994, Ron Ely wrote the mystery novel "Night Shadows".
1995: East Beach Novel
In 1995, Ron Ely wrote the mystery novel "East Beach".
2001: Last Acting Appearance
Around 2001, Ron Ely appeared on shows such as Sheena and Renegade.
2014: Expecting Amish
In 2014, Ron Ely returned to acting with an appearance in the television film "Expecting Amish".
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