Ron Samuels is an American film producer and artist manager. His film production credits include ''

Iron Eagle ''Iron Eagle'' is a 1986 action film directed by Sidney J. Furie who co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Alyn Elders, and starring Jason Gedrick and Louis Gossett Jr.Mann, Roderick"Sidney Furie leads the cheer for 'Iron Eagle'."''Los Angeles Tim ...

'' (1986), '' Aces: Iron Eagle III'' (1992), and ''

Raven Hawk ''Raven Hawk'' is a 1996 TV action-drama film directed by Albert Pyun and starring Rachel McLish, John Enos III, Nicholas Guest, Vincent Klyn and Thom Mathews. Plot A Native American woman (Rachel McLish) is framed for the murder of her parents ...

'' (1996).

Career

Samuels owned a television production company in Beverly Hills, California bearing his name. In addition to having Lynda Carter as a former management client in the 1970s, he represented other television stars, including actress

Lindsay Wagner Lindsay Jean Wagner (born June 22, 1949) is an American film and television actress, model, author, singer, and acting coach. Wagner is best known for her leading role in the American science-fiction television series ''The Bionic Woman'' (1976 ...

of ''

The Bionic Woman ''The Bionic Woman'' is an American science fiction action-adventure television series created by Kenneth Johnson based on the 1972 novel ''Cyborg'' by Martin Caidin, starring Lindsay Wagner that aired from January 14, 1976, to May 13, 1978. ' ...

'' fame as well as American stuntman

Evel Knievel Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel (; October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007) was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Over the course of his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel was inducted into the Motor ...

and Spanish-American actress/comedian

Charo María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza, professionally known by her stage name Charo, is a Spanish-American actress, singer, comedian, and flamenco guitarist. Charo began playing guitar at the age of nine and trained under the famed A ...

. In 1985, Samuels, who had at that time, under a contract to

Tri-Star Pictures TriStar Pictures, Inc. (spelled as Tri-Star until 1991) is an American film studio and production company that is a member of the Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, part of the multinational conglomerate Sony. It is a corporate sibling of Sony ...

, via Ron Samuels Productions, for a two-to-three film picture deal, made its film producing debut with the film ''

''.

Personal life

Samuels was married to actress

Lynda Carter Lynda Jean Cordova Carter (born July 24, 1951) is an American actress, singer, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World USA 1972 and finished in the top 15 at the Miss World 1972 pageant. Carter is best known as the star of th ...

from May 28, 1977, to February 1, 1982. He is married to

Rachel McLish Rachel Livia Elizondo McLish (born 21 June 1955) is an American female bodybuilding champion, actress, and author. Early life and education McLish was born as Raquel Livia Elizondo in 1955 in Harlingen, Texas, the second-youngest daughter born. ...

, an actress and former

Ms. Olympia The IFBB Ms. Olympia is both the highest ranking professional female bodybuilding competition and the title of the winner of the competition. It was first organized in 1980, and was held as part of the Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance ...

Filmography

* ''Jane Doe'' * ''Ravenhawk'' * ''Iron Eagle IV'' * ''Aces: Iron Eagle III'' * ''Iron Eagle II'' * ''Iron Eagle'' * ''Infiltrator'' * ''Downtown'' * ''Scruples'' * ''The Incredible Journey of Dr. Meg Laurel'' * ''The Two Worlds of Jenny Logan'' * ''Callie and Son'' * ''The Last Song'' * ''Born to Be Sold'' * ''Hotline'' * ''A Different Affair'' * ''Woman of the 21st Century'' * ''Today’s Women Heroes'' * ''Four Music-Variety Specials''

Artist management

* Rachel McLish * Lindsay Wagner * Lynda Carter *

Jaclyn Smith Jacquelyn Ellen "Jaclyn" Smith (born October 26, 1945) is an American actress and businesswoman. She is best known for her role as Kelly Garrett in the television series ''Charlie's Angels'' (1976–1981), and was the only original female lead ...

Kate Jackson Lucy Kate Jackson (born October 29, 1948) is an American actress and television producer, known for her television roles as Sabrina Duncan in the series '' Charlie's Angels'' (1976–1979) and Amanda King in the series ''Scarecrow and Mrs. Kin ...

* Janine Turner *

* Melissa Gilbert * Mary Hart *

Deidre Hall Deidre Ann Hall is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Marlena Evans on NBC's daytime drama ''Days of Our Lives'', whom she has played for over 45 years. Hall has won many awards for her portrayal of Marlena, including ...

* Robert Conrad * Jennifer O'Neil * Lisa Whelchel * Kari Michaelsen * Shelly Fabares * Jaye P. Morgan * Kathy Smith * Thelma Camacho

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Samuels, Ron Film producers from California American Jews Living people People from Rancho Mirage, California Place of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people)