About Ralph Marrero
Lived 1957 – 1991 (aged 34). Ralph Marrero was an American actor.
Ralph Marrero (August 21, 1958 – November 16, 1991) was an American actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of Pvt. Rickles in George A. Romero's post-apocalyptic zombie horror film Day of the Dead. He also appeared in the comedy horror film Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990).
Death He died on November 16, 1991, in an automobile accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His final film role was as the baseball player Ping Bodie in the biographical sports drama film The Babe (1992).
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1985 Day of the Dead Rickles 1990 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Cabbie (segment "Lot 249") 1990 Street Hunter Eddie 1991 Johnny Suede Bartender 1992 The Babe Ping (final film role)
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Who was Ralph Marrero?
American actor
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Ralph Marrero was born on 21 August 1957 in New York City.
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Ralph Marrero died on 16 November 1991 in Albuquerque.
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Ralph Marrero was an actor.
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Ralph Marrero was American.
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