Ronald Bass

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Ronald Bass

Born March 26, 1942 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 84)

Ronald Bass was born on March 26, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Ronald Jay Bass. He is a writer and producer, known for Rain Man (1988), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and Entrapment (1999). He has been married to Christine Ann Thomas since June 3, 1978. They have two children. He was previously married to Gail V. Weinstein.

Known For

Rain ManRain Man · 1988
Rain Man
7.81988
MovieDrama
When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond and that his father's $3 million fortune is being left to the mental institution in which Raymond lives. Motivated by his father's money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility in order to return with him to Los Angeles. The brothers' cross-country trip ends up changing both their lives.
Sleeping with the EnemySleeping with the Enemy · 1991
Sleeping with the Enemy
6.51991
MovieDramaThriller
A young woman fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her nightmarish marriage, but discovers it is impossible to elude her controlling husband.
EntrapmentEntrapment · 1999
Entrapment
6.21999
MovieRomanceDrama
Two thieves, who travel in elegant circles, try to outsmart each other and, in the process, end up falling in love.
Dangerous MindsDangerous Minds · 1995
Dangerous Minds
7.01995
MovieDrama
Former Marine Louanne Johnson lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.
What Dreams May ComeWhat Dreams May Come · 1998
What Dreams May Come
7.21998
MovieDramaFantasy
Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he died, his wife Annie killed herself and went to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in Hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven.
My Best Friend's WeddingMy Best Friend's Wedding · 1997
My Best Friend's Wedding
6.61997
MovieComedyRomance
When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.
StepmomStepmom · 1998
Stepmom
7.21998
MovieDramaRomance
Jackie is a divorced mother of two. Isabel is the career minded girlfriend of Jackie’s ex-husband Luke, forced into the role of unwelcome stepmother to their children. But when Jackie discovers she is ill, both women realise they must put aside their differences to find a common ground and celebrate life to the fullest, while they have the chance.
When a Man Loves a WomanWhen a Man Loves a Woman · 1994
When a Man Loves a Woman
6.61994
MovieDramaRomance
An airline pilot and his wife are forced to face the consequences of her alcoholism when her addictions threaten her life and their daughter's safety. While the woman enters detox, her husband must face the truth of his enabling behavior.

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