Rod Ball

Rod Ball

Deceased · Born: May 8, 1955 · Died: May 27, 2021

Personal Details

BornMay 8, 1955 Miami, Florida, USA

Biography

Rod Ball was born in Miami, Florida in 1965, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of acting. His professional career took off with a small yet significant role in the biopic "Lenny", starring the legendary Dustin Hoffman and directed by the iconic Bob Fosse. This early success qualified him to join the esteemed Screen Actors Guild (now SAG-AFTRA),where he would later serve on the Local Board for many years.

Rod's academic pursuits took him to the University of Miami, where he initially studied Business Management, in addition to exploring his passion for film directing and theater. After two years, he transferred to the University of Colorado (Boulder),graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management.

Throughout his career, Rod has amassed an impressive body of work, dividing his time between South Florida and Los Angeles. In addition to the notable films and television shows listed here, his credits include over 50 commercials, numerous corporate and industry videos, voice overs, and the occasional stage play.

With a keen eye for future projects, Rod has several ventures in the pipeline. A few years ago, he launched Principio Productions, LLC, an independent film production company, with the goal of bringing his written screenplays to life in his beloved hometown.

Career

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2016
Fade Away
Fade Away as Janitor
{"id":36422,"title":"Promises","year":"2015","character":"Driver 1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/promises-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36422.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36422.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Promises
Promises as Driver 1
{"id":266505,"title":"No One Doubts the Camera Eye","year":"2008","character":"Mr. Whitman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-one-doubts-the-camera-eye","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_266505.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_266505.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":110627,"title":"The Next Hit","year":"2008","character":"ER Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-next-hit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_110627.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_110627.jpg"},"released":1}
The Next Hit
The Next Hit as ER Doctor
{"id":17424,"title":"Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation","year":"2008","character":"Bar Fly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bachelor-party-2-the-last-temptation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kg5p2p2dbb8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kg5p2p2dbb8.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":266968,"title":"Days Out of Time","year":"2007","character":"Tom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/days-out-of-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_266968.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_266968.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":191600,"title":"Playing the Tape","year":"2006","character":"Sous Chef #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/playing-the-tape","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191600.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Playing the Tape
Playing the Tape as Sous Chef #1
{"id":191477,"title":"The Wishing Stone","year":"2002","character":"Dad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wishing-stone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191477.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191477.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":4969,"title":"Cape Fear","year":"1991","character":"Prisoner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cape-fear","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4lkogmblroa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4lkogmblroa0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Cape Fear
Cape Fear as Prisoner
{"id":160338,"title":"Thunderboat Row","year":"1989","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thunderboat-row","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160338.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":191503,"title":"Streets of Justice","year":"1985","character":"Animal #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/streets-of-justice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191503.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":6465,"title":"Rhinestone","year":"1984","character":"Rhinestone Heckler \/ Bettor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rhinestone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6465.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6465.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Rhinestone
Rhinestone as Rhinestone Heckler / Bettor
{"id":62937,"title":"Blue Skies Again","year":"1983","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blue-skies-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62937.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62937.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":191504,"title":"Happy Endings","year":"1983","character":"Ian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/happy-endings-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191504.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191504.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10053,"title":"Porky's II: The Next Day","year":"1983","character":"Steve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/porkys-ii-the-next-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1jp4ujpdves0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1jp4ujpdves0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2720,"title":"Porky's","year":"1981","character":"Steve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/porkys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vqs9odkgif0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vqs9odkgif0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Porky's
Porky's as Steve
{"id":63807,"title":"The Island","year":"1980","character":"CPO Zimmerman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-island-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63807.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63807.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Island
The Island as CPO Zimmerman (uncredited)
{"id":81000,"title":"Hot Stuff","year":"1979","character":"Thief","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hot-stuff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81000.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff as Thief
{"id":23739,"title":"Lenny","year":"1974","character":"Man in Audience of Cellar Club","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lenny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23739.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Lenny
Lenny as Man in Audience of Cellar Club