Ron Gilbert portrays Harold Zavatti, the loving and controlling father of daughter Andrea Zavatti on Desire. He served in the United States Army, and then went on attend The City University of NY and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He has film credits in movies such as The Godfather, Hard Luck and The Usual Suspects. In addition, he also has numerous television credits on such shows as NYPD Blue, Lansky and The Rockford Files. He co-wrote and starred in the Telenovela Forever, which is shown worldwide.

Desire - Harold Zavatti (2006)
The Violent Kinds - Ralph (2006)
NYPD Blue - Mark Gamble (2002)
Lansky - Salvatore Maranzano (1999)
Forever - Willy (1996)
The Usual Suspects - Daniel Metzheiser (1995)
The Rockford Files - Freddy (1978)
The Godfather - Usher in bridal party (1972)