Ron Perlman

American actor **Ronald N. Perlman**, born April 13, 1950, is widely celebrated for his versatility, having played significant roles across film, television, and video games. His career boasts impressive credits such as Amoukar in *Quest for Fire* (1981), Salvatore in *The Name of the Rose* (1986), Vincent in the television series *Beauty and the Beast* (1987–1990), a stint for which he won a Golden Globe Award, and Hellboy in both *Hellboy* (2004) and *Hellboy II: The Golden Army* (2008). He played Clay Morrow in the television series *Sons of Anarchy* (2008–2013), and gave impactful performances in films like *Drive* (2011) and *Don't Look Up* (2021). Being a frequent collaborator of Hellboy director Guillermo del Toro, Perlman has had standout roles in films like *Cronos* (1993), *Blade II* (2002), *Pacific Rim* (2013), and *Pinocchio* (2022). Perlman's work as a voice artist is equally prolific, including roles in the *Fallout* series (1997–present), *DC Animated Universe* (1992–2003), the *Transformers* franchise, and in *Adventure Time* (2011–2017). Born in Washington Heights, New York City to a Jewish family originally from Hungary and Poland, Perlman's personal life was touched with battles against overweight issues and low self-image during his early years. Despite these challenges, his relationship with his father was very close, a relationship that inspired Perlman to pursue acting. Perlman's career journey spans over four decades, debuting in the soap opera *Ryan's Hope* in 1979. Over the years, he has become one of the most recognizable figures in the industry, both for his distinctive voice and his commanding physical presence.