Ron Pinkard facts for kids

Ronald F. Pinkard (born January 22, 1941) is an American actor. He is widely known for his role as Dr. Mike Morton. This character appeared in the popular television series Emergency!, which was produced by Jack Webb.

Early Life and Education

Ron Pinkard grew up in Denver, Colorado. He attended Whittier Elementary School and Manual High School. After finishing high school, he joined the Navy. He served for four years as a Hospital Corpsman. This means he helped care for sick and injured people. Later, he decided to study acting. He went to the University of Colorado Boulder to learn about drama.

Acting Career Highlights

Ron Pinkard has appeared in many television shows. He often played characters like police officers or doctors. His most famous role was Dr. Mike Morton on the show Emergency!.

Some of the other TV series he was in include:

• Dragnet 1967
• Ironside
• Mission: Impossible
• Adam-12
• The Partridge Family
• Knight Rider
• Matlock

Pinkard also worked behind the scenes. He was a technical advisor for the movie Flight of the Intruder. This means he helped make sure the details in the movie were accurate. He also received a "special thanks" in the movies Tiger Street and The Hunt for Red October.

Military Service and Other Roles

Beyond acting, Ron Pinkard had a notable military career. He served in the United States Navy Reserve. He started as a lieutenant commander and later retired as a full commander.

From 1991 to 2003, Pinkard led the Denver Film Commission. This organization helps movies and TV shows get filmed in Denver.

Film and Television Appearances

Film Roles

Television Roles