Ron Kovic date of birth:
July 4, 1946
How old is Ron Kovic?
80
Where was Ron Kovic born?
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
What is Ron Kovic nationality?
American
What is Ron Kovic's occupation?
Political and peace activist, author
Short Biography
Ronald Lawrence "Ron" Kovic (born July 4, 1946) is an American anti-war activist, United States Marine Corps veteran and writer who was paralyzed in the Vietnam War. He is best known as the author of the memoir Born on the Fourth of July, which was made into an Academy Award–winning film directed by Oliver Stone, with Tom Cruise playing Kovic.