Ronald William McLarty (April 14, 1947 – February 8, 2020) was an American actor, playwright, and novelist. He also worked as an audiobook narrator. He recorded over 100 titles and received many Audie Awards. McLarty appeared in many television series such as Courage the Cowardly Dog and Spenser: For Hire. He also wrote dozens of plays and 10 novels. He was known for writing The Memory of Running (2004).
McLarty was born in East Providence, Rhode Island. He studied at Rhode Island College. McLarty died on February 8, 2020 in New York City of dementia-related problems, aged 72.[1]