Who is Ronald Gladden?
Ronald Gladden is an American actor, best known for appearing as himself in the reality hoax sitcom Jury Duty (2023). He was born in October 1992 in Wallowa, Oregon, USA, which means he celebrated his 31st birthday in 2023.
How did he become famous?
Gladden became famous after starring in Jury Duty, a show where he was a juror unaware of the hoax. He was cast after responding to a Craigslist advertisement asking for people willing to be part of a jury pool for a civil trial in Southern California that would be covered by a TV documentary crew. He took the opportunity to get paid for a new experience as he continued to search for his next job as a solar contractor.
What has he done since Jury Duty?
Gladden’s role on Jury Duty led to him being cast in an advertisement for Mint Mobile with Ryan Reynolds. He also became friends with James Marsden, who played the judge on the show. In November 2023, it was announced that Amazon MGM Studios signed a two-year deal with Gladden to produce, develop, and star in content across platforms.
Why is he popular?
Gladden is popular because he is a genuine and purehearted human, who was able to handle the unexpected situation of being on a fake jury with humor and grace. He has a loyal fan base of more than 300,000 followers on his sunnyg_sd Instagram account, where he posts pictures of his life and promotes One Simple Wish, a charity that grants wishes to foster children. He is also admired for his trivia knowledge and his love of sports, especially basketball.