Ron Smerczak

Ron Smerczak (3 July 1949 – 12 May 2019 ) was a British-South African actor who appeared in South African telenovelas and contributed to South African cinema.

Early life Smerczak was born on 3 July 1949 in the UK. Smerczak attended the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain from 1965 to 1970 and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art London from 1969 to 1971. Thereafter, Smerczak completed his graduation from University of Cardiff.

Acting career Smerczak appeared several films including American Ninja 4: The Annihilation, Who Am I?, and Cyborg Cop.

Partial filmography

House of Whipcord (1974) – Ted One Away (1976) – Young Policeman at Roadblock Kill and Kill Again (1981) – Marduks guard (uncredited) Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983) – Head Trader Torn Allegiance (1984) – Pte. Stan Archer Deadly Passion (1985) – Plainclothes Cop Shaka Zulu (1986, TV Mini-Series) – Ogle Master of Dragonard Hill (1987) – Sergeant Scavengers (1988) – Captain Barlow Return of the Family Man (1989) – The Family Man American Eagle (1989) – Edward Slovak Toxic Effect (1989) – Jonathan Forbes Burndown (1990) – Mason The Fourth Reich (1990) – General Karlowa American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) – Maksood Oh Shucks! Here Comes UNTAG (1990) – Nigel Shady Incident at Victoria Falls (1992, TV Movie) – Lt. Grisholm Cyborg Cop (1993) – Callan Jock of the Bushveld (1994) – Seedling Freefall (1994) – John Horner Trigger Fast (1994) – Sgt. Tring The Mangler (1995) – Officer Steele Lunarcop (1995) – Aragon Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) – Captain van Jaarsveld Dangerous Ground (1997) – Interrogation Policeman Who Am I? (1998) – Morgan Beings (1998) – PC Jim Blythe Operation Delta Force 3: Clear Target (1998) – Professor Johnson Traitor's Heart (1999) – Senator John Mahoney Kin (2000) – Hans Operation Delta Force 5: Random Fire (2000) – General Thompson The Little Unicorn (2001) – Sam the Vet Witness to a Kill (2001) – Gunther Glory Glory (2002) – Packer Pets (2002) – Sonny Stander (2003) – Wild Coast Cop Dead Easy (2004) – Bud Klein Beauty and the Beast (2005) – Ragnar Straight Outta Benoni (2005) – Priest The Secret of Terror Castle (2009) – Worthington Finding Lenny (2009) – Arthur Jackson Amelia (2009) – Reporter #3 The Algiers Murders (2013) – Detective Don Bastick Cry of Love (2016) – Ben Harry's Game (2017) – Detective Don