Ron Carter

Ron Carter was born on May 4, 1937 in Ferndale, Michigan, USA as Ronald Levin Carter. He is known for his work on Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), What Happens in Vegas (2008) and Bird (1988). He was previously married to Janet Hasbrouch.

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Jackpot

Set in Sin City, story revolves around two people who discover they’ve gotten married following a night of debauchery, with one of them winning a huge jackpot after playing the other’s quarter. Unhappy pair try to undermine each other and get their hands on the money — falling in love…

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Fun Facts

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 2000.

Jazz bassist and cellist.

Has two sons:: Ron, Jr. and Myles.

Friends with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter.

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