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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Ronnie Neary

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Ronnie Neary appears in Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), portrayed by Teri Garr. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.

Film guide · 1 film · 1977 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Ronnie Neary on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 1977Main sequence runtime: 2h 17m
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    1977 · 2h 17m

    Portrayed by Teri Garr · screen performance

    Teri Garr's portrayal of Ronnie Neary in Close Encounters of the Third Kind gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.

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THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Ronnie Neary?

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Teri Garr plays Ronnie Neary in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

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WHY THE CHARACTER WORKS

What defines Ronnie Neary

Teri Garr’s performance in Close Encounters of the Third Kind is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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