Was hand-picked by Fred Astaire to succeed him as dance partner for Barrie Chase. He was simultaneously offered roles in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) and Myra Breckinridge (1970), but turned the latter film down. Danced and choreographed under the name Ronnie Riordan. Has a son, Sean, born January 7, 1964. First chairman of the board of directors of the Professional Dancer's Society. Ex-wife, Sherri Mattison (Miss Wisconsin USA) was runner-up for Miss Universe in 1962.... imdb
Was hand-picked by Fred Astaire to succeed him as dance partner for Barrie Chase. He was simultaneously offered roles in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) and Myra Breckinridge (1970), but turned the latter film down. Danced and choreographed under th www.imdb.com/name/nm0727849/