Ronnie Barker

Acting

Ronnie Barker

Born 25 September 1929 · Bedfordshire, England, U.K. · Died 3 October 2005 at 76

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Avengers1961 · Series · Cheshire
The Saint1962 · Series · Alphonse
Robin and Marian1976 · Film · Friar Tuck
Porridge1974 · Series · Norman Stanley Fletcher
Open All Hours1976 · Series · Albert Arkwright
The Gathering Storm2002 · Film · David Inches

Filmography

Movies

33 films

Open All Hours: Inside Out2026 · Film
The Two Ronnies Unseen2019 · Film
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher2003 · Film · Norman Stanley Fletcher
My House in Umbria2003 · Film · The General
The Gathering Storm2002 · Film · David Inches
Great Comedy Moments2001 · Film · Writer
An Audience with Ronnie Corbett1997 · Film
The Funny Side of Christmas1982 · Film · Albert Arkwright
By the Sea1982 · Film · The General
Porridge1979 · Film · Norman Stanley Fletcher
To See Such Fun1977 · Film
Porridge: The Desperate Hours1976 · Film · Fletcher
The Picnic1976 · Film · The General
Robin and Marian1976 · Film · Friar Tuck
Porridge: No Way Out1975 · Film · Fletcher
The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery1973 · Film · various roles
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins1971 · Film · Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
A Midsummer Night's Dream1971 · Film · Bottom
The Odd Job1971 · Film · Arthur Harriman
Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town1970 · Film · George Bastow
Futtocks End1970 · Film · Gen. Futtock
The Bed Sitting Room1969 · Film · Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)
Two off the Cuff1969 · Film
The Man Outside1967 · Film · George Venaxas
A Ghost of a Chance1967 · Film · Mr. Prendergast
Runaway Railway1965 · Film · Mr. Galore
A Home of Your Own1964 · Film · The Cement Mixer
The Bargee1964 · Film · Ronnie
Father Came Too!1964 · Film · Josh Wicks
Doctor in Distress1963 · Film · Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
The Cracksman1963 · Film · Yossle
Kill or Cure1962 · Film · Burton
Wonderful Things1958 · Film · Waiter (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

22 shows

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook2005 · Series
The Best of Ronnie Barker2005 · Series
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything2000 · Series
Clarence1988 · Series · Clarence
The Two Ronnies In Australia1986 · Series · Various Roles
The Magnificent Evans1984 · Series · Plantagenet Evans
Going Straight1978 · Series · Norman Stanley Fletcher
Open All Hours1976 · Series · Albert Arkwright
Porridge1974 · Series · Norman Stanley Fletcher
Seven of One1973 · Series · Albert Arkwright
Sykes1972 · Series · Lord Towers
The Two Ronnies1971 · Series
The Best Of The Two Ronnies1971 · Series
Six Dates with Barker1971 · Series · Fred
Hark at Barker1969 · Series · Lord Rustless / Various Characters
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Henry Ormonroyd
Theatre 6251964 · Series · Crowther Rimington
The Saint1962 · Series · Alphonse
The Avengers1961 · Series · Cheshire
Christmas Night with the Stars1958 · Series
Theatre Night1957 · Series · Perigord
Armchair Theatre1956 · Series · Grimwood