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| Born | Ronald L. Dapo May 8, 1952 Plattsburgh, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1959–1966 |
Ronald L. Dapo (born May 8, 1952)[1] is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Flip Rose in the American sitcom television series Room for One More.[2]
Dapo was born in Plattsburgh, New York.[1] At the age of five, he and his family had moved to Pontiac, Michigan, then to California.[3] While Dapo was on a bus, he met his agent, Lola Moore, while Dapo's mother was showing pictures of her children, he was asked if "he would like to audition".[3] With his first try being successful, Dapo was cast in Jack Webb's 1959 film -30-.[3] He was later signed to a contract with Warner Bros., for which Dapo had freelanced on numerous studios.[3] Dapo also guest-starred on television programs including The Fugitive, Wagon Train, The Munsters, Cheyenne, The Sheriff of Cochise and The Lucy Show.[1][3] He also appeared in the 1960 film Ocean's 11 and the 1962 film The Music Man.[3]
Later in his career, Dapo starred in the ABC television series Room for One More, where he played Flip Rose.[4][5] He also guest-starred in three episodes of the television series The Andy Griffith Show, where Dapo played Arnold Winkler.[3] While he was on the set of The Andy Griffith Show, the directors of the program gave him a few takes for Dapo to work himself onto the role.[3] In 1964, he was later cast in the situation comedy television series The New Phil Silvers Show,[6] where he played Andy. At the age of 14, Dapo retired his film and television career.[3]
After retiring, Dapo spent his life as a touring musician. He also ran a printing press and a steel frame, later retiring at the age of 60.[3] He resided in Denver, Colorado, living with his wife.[3]
