Ronald Percuoco was born in New York's Troy. Before going to California in 1984, he attended high school and college in New York state. He earned a bachelor's degree in English from Siena College as well as a master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University. Ronald worked in mental health for the majority of his career, counseling people with varied diagnoses and concerns.
In addition, he has dealt with homeless people in numerous cities. He's single, enjoys karaoke, The Doors, and watching sports on TV. He is French-speaking and prefers the name "Ron".