Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

In 1945 the Thompson family left Louisville and relocated to Miami, Florida, where Ron spent his formative years. At age 19, with $200 in his pocket, he headed to New York to pursue an acting career and within two years was performing in a live television drama on the Armstrong Circle Theater, opposite Robert Duvall.

Originated the role of Shanty in the Pulitzer Prize winning play &quot;No
Place to be Somebody&quot; by Charles Gordone.

Winner of 1973 Los Angeles Drama Critic Circle Award for his
performance of &quot;Bickham&quot; in the play, &quot;Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie&quot;.

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