Ronnie Dapo is an American former child actor known for playing the role of Flip Rose in Room for One More. His acting career lasted about seven years, from 1959 to 1966. During his active years, Ronnie Dapo managed to work with various top actors and actresses, including Phil Silvers, Elena Verdugo, and Sandy Descher.
Early Life and Career
Ronnie Dapo was born on May 8, 1952, in Plattsburgh, New York. His family loved moving a lot. He grew up in various places, including Michigan and California. At a young age, Ronnie’s mother realized that her son had great acting skills, but then she did not know how to get her son to act. However, when Ronnie was five, he and his family were moving from Plattsburgh to Pontiac, Michigan when they met agent Lola Moore. The talent agent was looking at pictures of some children when Ronnie’s mother asked if her son could audition for a role.
After his audition, Ronnie Dapo landed a role in -30-. However, he was not lucky enough to get a company to sign him. As such, Ronnie freelanced for a while before finally signing a contract with Warner Bros. After penning that contract, Ronnie guest-starred on several shows, including:
- The Fugitive
- The Munsters
- The Sheriff of Cochise
- The Lucy Show
- Wagon Train
Ronnie Dapo may have appeared in several shows, but his breakthrough came when he was cast in the role of Flip Rose in the television show Room for One More. The role elevated his status in the entertainment industry and he went on to guest-star in various shows while working with several established actors.
Two years before his retirement from acting, Ronnie landed a role as Andy in the comedy series The New Phil Silvers Show. In 1966, Ronnie retired from acting.
Life After His Acting Career
Following his retirement from acting, Ronnie retired to school to focus on his studies. At this time, he had already understood what he wanted to do with his life. After school, Ronnie Dapo worked as a touring musician. He also worked in steel framing and ran a printing press before retiring at the age of 60.
When Ronnie Dapo came of age, he got married but decided to live a private life. He has not revealed how he met his wife and how many children the two have together. Upon his retirement, Ronnie Dapo moved to Denver, Colorado where he lives with his wife.
Net Worth
Ronnie Dapo made a good fortune as an actor. However, given that he was young most of this money went to his mother. She was her manager and was responsible for his finances. As such, the former child actor might have made a fortune but it all went to his family and might have covered his education.
However, given that Ronnie Dapo has worked in various fields, he must have made a fortune from steel framing and the printing press he ran. However, he is yet to reveal his fortune.
