Ritchie Montgomery

Ritchie Montgomery (born March 23, 1954, in Natchez, Mississippi) is an American screen actor recognized for character work across film and television. Also credited as Ritchie Montgomerey, Richie Montgomery, and Ritchie Marron Montgomery, he has built a steady career playing grounded, everyday figures that add texture to ensemble casts.

Montgomery is associated with notable screen projects including Blaze (2018), the hit series Ozark (2017), and The Hammer (2017). His performances often lean into regional authenticity, making him a familiar face in Southern-set dramas and crime stories.

Among his best-known credits are Monster’s Ball (Detective), Nine Dead (Vincent Perez), Devil’s Peak (Ed), and The Getback (Gus). He has also appeared in Premonition (Funeral Attendant), Come Early Morning (Bob), and Samaritan (Cashier), as well as seasonal fare like Every Time a Bell Rings (Captain Ron/Santa).

With a filmography spanning thrillers, dramas, and holiday titles, Montgomery remains a reliable supporting presence—an actor valued for specificity, restraint, and the ability to make brief scenes feel lived-in.