Writer-producer Ron Koslow passes away at age 81. Koslow was known for creating and producing CBS’s Beauty and the Beast TV series, starring Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman. The Emmy winner died October 7, 2026.
Koslow’s death was confirmed and reported by his family to Variety. The report confirmed that Koslow died in his home in Brentwood, California. He was “known for his imagination and his ability to tell stories rooted in the deepest parts of the human experience,” as noted by his family. “His work explored the transformative power of love, the complexities of human connection and the extraordinary possibilities of worlds beyond our own.”
Before entering entertainment, Ron Koslow attended the University of California, Berkeley, and UCLA film school. Afterward, he earned a law degree from Loyola University. His early film credits include Lifeguard (starring Sam Elliott), Last Dance, Firstborn, and Into the Night.
Koslow earned widespread recognition for his work on Beauty and the Beast, which premiered on CBS in 1987. It was the first multi-episode TV show based on the fairy tale and ran for three seasons. Over the three years, Koslow earned three Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series. It became the basis for a reboot that premiered on the CW in 2012.
The filmmaker’s second TV show, Roar, created with Shaun Cassidy, ran for 13 episodes. Starring Heath Ledger, Vera Farmiga, and Lisa Zane, it was unfortunately canceled during its original run. Koslow’s third show, Moonlight, also ran for a single season. It was created with Trevor Munson for CBS, and starred Alex O’Loughlin as a vampire.
Ron Koslow’s remaining credits include the ABC drama My Life and Times and an executive producer credit on Warner Bros.’ live-action series based on the DC property Birds of Prey.
Koslow is survived by his sister, brother-in-law, and two nieces.
ComingSoon sends condolences to Ron Koslow’s friends and family.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
