Ronnie Cosby was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Boulder Dam (1936), Little Men (1934), and Telephone Operator (1937). He was born on December 22, 1927, in Alhambra, California, and passed away on February 13, 2010, in Huntington Beach, California.
Personal and Family Life
Ronnie Cosby was born Ronald Lee Cosbey and began his acting career in the early 1930s. Not much is publicly known about his family or personal life, but he found success in children’s roles during the golden age of Hollywood. His youthful charm and talent helped him secure various acting opportunities in films throughout his childhood.
Death and Legacy
Ronnie Cosby died on February 13, 2010, in Huntington Beach, California, under circumstances that remain undisclosed. Although his career was primarily during his youth, his contributions to early American cinema are remembered by film enthusiasts. His performances in classic films continue to be appreciated for their charm and innocence.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Little Men | 1934-01-01 | Rob Bhaer |
| East Lynne | 1931-03-01 | William as a Child |
| Birth of the Blues | 1941-11-07 | Jeff as a Boy |
| Ever in My Heart | 1933-10-28 | Teddy ‘Sonny’ Wilbrandt |
| Now I’ll Tell | 1934-06-07 | Tommy Doran Jr. |
| Housewife | 1934-08-11 | Buddy Reynolds |
| Public Opinion | 1935-03-14 | Tommy Arnold |
| Broadway Bad | 1933-02-24 | Big Fella |
| The Circus Clown | 1934-06-30 | Dickie Madison |
| Madame X | 1929-08-17 | Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited) |
| Registered Nurse | 1934-04-06 | Dickie |
| Sutter’s Gold | 1936-03-01 | John Sutter Jr. – Age 8 |
| Wells Fargo | 1937-12-31 | Ramsay MacKay Jr. |
| Madame X | 1937-10-01 | Peter Simonds |
| Personal Maid’s Secret | 1935-10-26 | Bobby Smith |
| West Point of the Air | 1935-03-23 | Mike – as a Boy |
| King of the Jungle | 1933-03-10 | Kaspa, aged 3 |
| Oil for the Lamps of China | 1935-06-08 | Bunsy Wellman |
| Boulder Dam | 1936-03-07 | Peter Vangarick |
| Broadway Thru a Keyhole | 1933-11-02 | Little Boy |
| The Iron Master | 1933-02-04 | Little Billy Stillman as a Small Child |
| Moonlight on the Prairie | 1935-11-02 | Young Boy |
| The Marines Are Here | 1938-06-08 | Tommy Foster |
| The Man from Yesterday | 1932-06-24 | Baby Tony |
| I Live My Life | 1935-10-04 | Alvin (Uncredited) |
| Heroes for Sale | 1933-06-17 | Young Bill Holmes (uncredited) |
| Shipmates Forever | 1935-10-12 | Little Boy (uncredited) |
| Hush Money | 1931-07-05 | Baby (uncredited) |
| The Greener Hills | 1939-01-01 | Miller Son |
| Deluge | 1933-08-17 | Ronny Webster |
| Next Time We Love | 1936-01-30 | Kit (as Ronald Cosbey) |