Richard Karron was an American actor and voice actor who was noted for his distinctive voice. He was known for his roles in History of the World: Part I, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas and Fatso.

Fatso is a 1980 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Anne Bancroft, her only such credit, and starring Dom DeLuise, Ron Carey and Candice Azzara. It was the first film produced by Mel Brooks's Brooksfilms company. The film examines the subject matter of obesity, addiction, family, self-acceptance and singlehood.