Ron Lester was an actor known for his work in the film Varsity Blues and the television series Popular, among others.

He began performing as an extra in a television commercial in his native Georgia, followed by a music video for the band Little Texas.

After relocating to Los Angeles he began performing stand-up comedy, which led to a part in the 1997 film Good Burger. He scored his most memorable role two years later when he was cast as Billy Bob in Varsity Blues, a drama about high school football starring James Van Der Beek. His other movies included Dill Scallion and Not Another Teen Movie.

In Popular he costarred as Michael "Sugar Daddy" Bernardino, a member of the football team. His other television projects included Freaks and Geeks, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and CSI: NY.