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Ron Darling

Acting
1960-08-19
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Biography

Ronald Maurice Darling Jr. is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports color commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from 1983 to 1995, most notably as a member of the New York Mets team that won the 1986 World Series.

Known For & Full Filmography15 Titles

#1The Daily Show

Drama Series - 1996, 16 episodes • as Self

6.4 / 10
NewsComedy

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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#2Saturday Night Live

Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes • as Self (uncredited)

6.9 / 10
ComedyNews

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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#3The Day After Tomorrow

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Hawaiian News Anchor

6.6 / 10
Sci-FiThrillerAdventure

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

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#4Shallow Hal

Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • as Other Li'iboy

6.2 / 10
ComedyDramaFantasy

After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.

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#5MLB Now

Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • as Self

8.8 / 10
Talk

The hourlong weekday afternoon "MLB Now" presents the day's top stories in baseball by spanning the sport's cultural divide. Host Brian Kenny discusses the issues and provides analysis, with a bent toward modern analytics to prove his points. The series also features interviews with personalities throughout the game, and viewer opinions are welcome as well via social media polls.

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#6Clubhouse

Drama Series - 2004, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role

5.0 / 10
Drama

For the first time, Pete Young takes a risk - perhaps the only risk of his young life - when he applies for and lands his dream job as a batboy for the New York Empires. The problem is that his single mother, Lynne has no idea what he's up to. Until now, he's been the golden boy while his rebellious older sister, Betsy, has always been in the doghouse. Pete attends a strict Catholic high school where he hangs out with his best friend, Mike, who hopes to cash in on his friend's new position in life. On the job, Pete becomes a member of a new family that includes Conrad Dean, the team's captain and star third baseman and one of the boy's all-time idols, who takes on the role of an older brother. Also in the clubhouse are Pete's boss, Lou Russo, a gruff but fair equipment manager who becomes a much-needed father figure; Carlos Tavares, a rookie who believes that Pete is his good luck charm, and Jose Marquez, the Empires' territorial head batboy. Pete is over the moon at being part of his favorite team but he must still balance life at home and life in the big leagues as he faces the moral dilemmas and curve balls that are thrown his way.

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#7The Best Damn Sports Show Period

Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as Self

9.0 / 10
Talk

The Best Damn Sports Show Period is an American sports television show that used to air on Fox Sports Net and Comcast SportsNet. The show regularly featured irreverent and opinionated interviews with top athletes, coaches, celebrities, and entertainers. It also aired Top 50 countdown shows and other sports specialty shows. Since its debut on July 23, 2001, BDSSP welcomed thousands of guests and aired more than 1,300 episodes. The last original show aired June 30, 2009, however, FSN will tape a handful of Top 50 specials. The show aired weeknights at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. local time, usually after FSN Final Score, or later if there was a local live sporting event that ran longer than expected, depending on the region and telecast schedule.

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#8Mr. 3000

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self

5.3 / 10
ComedyDrama

Aging baseball star who goes by the nickname, Mr. 3000, finds out many years after retirement that he didn't quite reach 3,000 hits. Now at age 47 he's back to try and reach that goal.

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#9Once Upon a Time in Queens

Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Self

7.0 / 10
Documentary

The story of the 1986 Mets, one of the most dominating, infamous, and magical teams of all time. The series traces the team's origins back to the late 1970s. The story of their triumph may have been magical, but the tale of their fall was inevitable.

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#10Seaver

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self

8.8 / 10
Documentary

A unique insight into Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver - a reclusive icon and his relationship with New York City.

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#11Shea Goodbye: 45 Years of Amazin' Mets

Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Self

8.8 / 10
Documentary

For nearly half a century, Shea Stadium has been home to the New York Mets and the team's millions of adoring fans. But now it's time to say goodbye, as Major League Baseball Productions pays tribute to the magical moments and miraculous events that transformed this ballpark into one of the most famous cultural landmarks in sports. Hosted by Matthew Broderick and highlighted by exciting footage of the Mets and their 45 Amazin' seasons at Shea, this video celebrates team milestones, including two World Series Championships and four National League pennants. From sports heroes to world leaders to rock 'n' roll icons, "Shea Goodbye" vividly captures the thrills, drama and excitement that shook a stadium...and the world.

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#12The Team. The Time. The 2006 Mets

Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Self

10.0 / 10
Documentary

Shea Stadium was the place to be in 2006. Fueled by just the right mix of budding young superstars and established veterans, the New York Mets cut a swath through the National League, ending Atlanta s string of 14 consecutive division titles and coming within one hit of reaching the World Series. The 2006 Mets were fun, exciting and resilient! You could never count them out. And even though they came up just short of their ultimate goal, they left their fans with an overriding sense of optimism for the future. It s all here, from Spring Training, to the All-Star Game, to the nail-biting tension of the postseason. Featuring exclusive interviews with Jose Reyes and David Wright, never-before-seen footage and inside-the-game wireless. Narrarated by Tim Robbins. Relive the season that captivated a city.

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#13The Good Doctor: Dwight Gooden

Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
Documentary

Documentary about Dwight Gooden; The Doc. Doc came up as a 19-year old phenom who within a year became the best pitcher in baseball. Unfortunately, he had his demons and his career would derail for periods of time as his effectiveness slowly disappeared. This is his story.

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#14The Wright Way

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self

8.8 / 10
Documentary

This documentary covers the career and life of former New York Mets captain David Wright. The special airs on SNY on July 17, 2025, two days before Wright will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame and have his number retired by the team.

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#151986 Mets: A Year to Remember

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Self

7.0 / 10
Documentary

The exclusive, official New York Mets video highlights of an incredible season

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