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- Birth nameRonald Louis Schwary
- Ronald L. Schwary was born on May 23, 1944 in The Dalles, Oregon, USA. He was a producer and assistant director, known for Ordinary People (1980), *batteries not included (1987) and Meet Joe Black (1998). He was married to Karen Feldman and Susan Carol Schwary. He died on July 2, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesKaren Feldman(2009 - 2013) (separated)Susan Carol Schwary(June 12, 1971 - 1994) (divorced, 2 children)
- Worked with Jake Weber in Meet Joe Black, which he executive produced. Also worked with Jake Weber in his show Medium, whose character's name is "Joe".
- John Wayne paid the $218 for Schwary to take the assistant directors training program test to become a DGA trainee.
- Graduated from Jesuit High School in 1962 and then USC with a business degree in 1967.
- Mentored producers Gerald R. Molen (Schindler's List) and Jessica Queller (Supergirl), actors Kate Mara and Eric Close, and film/tv producers/executives Jen Roskind and Laurie Seidman.
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