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Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

Acting1929Bedfordshire, England, U.K.

Biography

Ronald William George Barker (25 September 1929 - 3 October 2005) was an English actor, comedian and writer. He was known for roles in British comedy television series such as Porridge, The Two Ronnies, and Open All Hours. Barker began acting in Oxford amateur dramatics while working as a bank clerk, having dropped out of higher education.

Acting History

2012
2009
Is Anybody There?
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)
2005
2004
2003
My House in Umbria
as The General
2002
The Gathering Storm
as David Inches
2001
1997
An Audience with...
TVas Self• 1 eps
1982
By the Sea
as The General
Wogan
TVas Self
1979
Porridge
as Norman Stanley Fletcher
1978
Going Straight
TVas Norman Stanley Fletcher
1977
1976
The Picnic
as The General
Robin and Marian
as Friar Tuck
Open All Hours
TVas Albert Arkwright
1974
Porridge
TVas Norman Stanley Fletcher
1973
Seven of One
TVas Albert Arkwright / Harry Norvel / Evan Owen / Grandpa Owen / Sam Cobbett / Norman Stanley Fletcher / Albert Spanner / Alan Joyce
Seven of One
TVWriter
1972
Sykes
TVas Lord Towers
1971
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
as Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
BBC Play of the Month
TVas Nick Bottom• 1 eps
1970
Futtocks End
as Gen. Futtock
1969
Charley's Aunt
as Stephen Spettigue
1967
The Man Outside
as George Venaxas
A Ghost of a Chance
as Mr. Prendergast
The Avengers
TVas Cheshire• 1 eps
1966
The Saint
TVas Alphonse• 1 eps
1965
Runaway Railway
as Mr. Galore
Theatre 625
TVas Crowther Rimington• 1 eps
1964
Father Came Too!
as Josh Wicks
The Bargee
as Ronnie
A Home of Your Own
as The Cement Mixer
1963
Doctor in Distress
as Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
The Cracksman
as Yossle
1962
Kill or Cure
as Burton
1961
Drama 61-67
TVas Harrison
1958
Wonderful Things
as Waiter (uncredited)
1957
Theatre Night
TVas Perigord

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
9/25/1929
Day of Death
10/3/2005
Place of Birth
Bedfordshire, England, U.K.