Ron Kovic

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ron Kovic
Occupation	Activist
Date Of Birth	Jul 4, 1946(1946-07-04)
Age	78
Birthplace	Ladysmith
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Cancer

Ron Kovic Biography

Ron Kovic is one of the most popular and richest Activist who was born on July 4, 1946 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States. He is a well-known anti-war activist and author. His 1976 autobiography, Born On The Fourth of July, is his best-known work. This memoir was made into an Academy Award-winning film starring A famous anti-war activist and author, he is best known for his 1976 autobiography, Born on the Fourth of July. The memoir was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film starring Tom Cruise..

He was the inspiration for the He inspired the Bruce Springsteen song, “Shut Out the Light.” song “Shut Out the Light”.

He was born in Wisconsin, and raised in New York City by an Irish mother with a Croatian dad. He settled in Redondo Beach, California, later in his life.

Ron Kovic Net Worth

Ron Kovic is one of the richest Activist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ron Kovic 's net worth $1 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was partially paralysed from his injuries during the Vietnam War, and he received the Bronze Star as well as the Purple Heart for his wartime bravery.

He was a speaker at 1976 Democratic National Convention.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ron Kovic Dating?

According to our records, Ron Kovic is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ron Kovic’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ron Ranked on the list of most popular Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ron Kovic celebrates birthday on July 4 of every year.

Did Ron Kovic married?

Never married , he enjoys going to the movies with his girlfriend of nearly five years. He also volunteers his time at the Long Beach veterans hospital, where he’s helping to set up a peer program for wounded veterans.

Is Ron Kovic a Republican or Democrat?

Kovic attended the 1972 Republican National Convention. During President Nixon’s acceptance speech, Kovic, from his wheelchair, famously told a reporter, “I’m a Vietnam veteran. I gave America my all, and the leaders of this government threw me and others away to rot in their VA hospitals.

Where is Ron Kovic today?

Kovic, 70, lives in Redondo Beach, California. It’s been 50 years since the Vietnam War began.

Is born on the 4th of July a true story?

“Born on the Fourth of July” is an absorbing piece of work, based on a true story , about Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise), a gung-ho Marine-turned-war-protester. We first meet Kovic as an all-American boy as strong in his faith as he is in his will to succeed.

Is Ron Kovic paralyzed?

Having joined the Marines to become a hero, Kovic was disillusioned by his experiences in Vietnam. On January 20, 1968, he was shot in the spine during combat and paralyzed from the waist down. Because of his service and courage, Kovic was awarded a purple heart medal.