Ron Perkins (born March 29, 1961) is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He is best recognized for portraying Dr. Mendel Stromm in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man (2002). His film credits also include Ronin (1998), The Prestige (2006), and Being the Ricardos (2021). On television, he has appeared in series such as House, Heroes, Parks and Recreation, Modern Family, and Veep, building a long career as a respected character actor.