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Ronald William George Barker OBE (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.
Ronnie Barker. Actor: The Two Ronnies. Ronnie Barker's remarkable versatility as a performer can be traced back to his time in repertory theatre, where he was able to play a wide range of roles and develop his talent for accents, voices and verbal dexterity.
- September 25, 1929
- October 3, 2005
Oct 4, 2005 · Ronnie Barker, one of Britain’s best-loved comic actors and star of The Two Ronnies and Porridge, has died at the age of 76. The star’s agent said that Barker passed away “peacefully” at home yesterday afternoon after a long battle with heart disease.
Ronnie Barker. Actor: The Two Ronnies. Ronnie Barker's remarkable versatility as a performer can be traced back to his time in repertory theatre, where he was able to play a wide range of roles and develop his talent for accents, voices and verbal dexterity.
- January 1, 1
- Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Adderbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Oct 4, 2005 · TV comedy actor Ronnie Barker, who starred in Porridge and The Two Ronnies, has died aged 76. One of the most loved and respected comedy performers of his generation, he was best known as one...
Oct 3, 2015 · One of Britain's best-loved comedy greats. Feature It’s ten years ago today that much-loved comedian, writer and actor Ronnie Barker passed away. By then, despite having retired way back in 1987, he had already won four BAFTAs, a Royal Television Society award for Outstanding Creative Achievement and been made an OBE.
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Ronnie Barker OBE was an English comedian, actor and writer. Training in repertory theatre, he first gained national recognition in long-running radio sitcom The Navy Lark.
