Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 8, 1918
Place of Birth:
Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia
Ron Randell (1918-1994) was an accomplished Australian actor who enjoyed a prolific career in film, television, and theater. Born in Sydney, Randell discovered his passion for acting at a young age and began honing his craft through local productions before transitioning to the professional stage.
In the 1940s, Randell made his film debut in the Australian movie "Forty Thousand Horsemen" and quickly garnered recognition for his charismatic on-screen presence. He went on to appear in numerous Australian films throughout the decade, solidifying his status as a rising star in his home country.
Seeking to expand his horizons, Randell relocated to the United States in the early 1950s, where he continued to build an impressive body of work. He landed roles in a variety of Hollywood productions, including the war drama "I'll Cry Tomorrow" and the western "Run of the Arrow." Randell's versatility as an actor allowed him to seamlessly transition between leading and supporting roles, and he became known for his ability to bring depth and nuance to even the most minor characters.
Beyond his film work, Randell was also a fixture on American television, appearing in guest spots on popular shows like "The Fugitive," "Gunsmoke," and "Mission: Impossible." His talents were further recognized with a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the 1956 film "I'll Cry Tomorrow."
Throughout his prolific career, Ron Randell maintained a strong connection to his Australian roots, often incorporating elements of his heritage into his performances.
Year | Movie | Role |
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1985 | That's Dancing! | From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage) |
1983 | Exposed | Curt |
1971 | Whity | Benjamin Nicholson |
1966 | Savage Pampas | Padrón |
1964 | Das Haus auf dem Hügel | Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar |
1964 | Legend of a Gunfighter | Al Nutting |
1963 | Follow the Boys | Ben |
1963 | Gold for the Caesars | Centurion Rufus |
1962 | The Longest Day | Joe Williams |
1961 | King of Kings | Lucius |
1961 | Most Dangerous Man Alive | Eddie Candell |
1958 | Davy | George |
1957 | The Girl in Black Stockings | Edmund Parry |
1957 | The Story of Esther Costello | Frank Wenzel |
1957 | The Strange Case of Dr. Manning | Nick Logan |
1956 | The She-Creature | Police Lt. Ed James |
1956 | Quincannon, Frontier Scout | Capt. Bell |
1956 | The Hostage | Bill Trailer |
1956 | Beyond Mombasa | Eliot Hastings |
1956 | Bermuda Affair | Chuck Walters |
1955 | I Am a Camera | Clive Mortimer |
1955 | Desert Sands | Pvt. Havers |
1953 | Kiss Me Kate | Cole Porter |
1953 | The Mississippi Gambler | George Elwood |
1953 | The Girl on the Pier | Nick Lane |
1952 | Captive Women | Riddon, chief of the Mutates |
1952 | The Brigand | Capt. Ruiz |
1951 | Lorna Doone | Tom Faggus |
1951 | China Corsair | Paul Lowell |
1950 | Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard | Simon Langdon |
1950 | Tyrant of the Sea | Eric Hawkins |
1949 | Omoo-Omoo the Shark God | Jeff Garland |
1949 | The Lone Wolf and His Lady | Michael Lanyard |
1949 | Make Believe Ballroom | Leslie Todd |
1948 | The Loves of Carmen | Andrés |
1948 | The Sign of the Ram | Dr. Simon Crowdy |
1948 | The Mating of Millie | Ralph Galloway |
1947 | Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back | Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond |
1947 | It Had to Be You | Oliver H. P. Harrington |
1947 | Bulldog Drummond at Bay | Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond |
1946 | Pacific Adventure | Charles Kingsford-Smith |
1946 | A Son Is Born | David Graham |
1945 | To Have and Have Not | Naval Ensign (uncredited) |
1942 | 100,000 Cobbers |
Year | TV Show | Role |
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1977 | Lovers and Friends | |
1972 | The Protectors | Jim Palmer |
1970 | The Young Rebels | |
1968 | The Mod Squad | |
1967 | Mannix | |
1967 | Man in a Suitcase | |
1966 | Mission: Impossible | Charles Buckman |
1965 | The F.B.I. | Ed Benson |
1965 | The Wild Wild West | |
1964 | Bewitched | Bob Frazer |
1963 | The Outer Limits | Henderson James |
1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | Tommy Bonn |
1961 | The Americans | |
1960 | Checkmate | Ron Randell |
1959 | Rawhide | Mal Thorner |
1959 | One Step Beyond | Bill Dermott |
1959 | Adventures in Paradise | Malleson |
1957 | Perry Mason | Hubert Ambrose |
1957 | O.S.S. | |
1957 | Code 3 | |
1956 | Telephone Time | |
1955 | Gunsmoke | Portis |
1955 | The Millionaire | Rafe Peterson |
1955 | The 20th Century Fox Hour | |
1955 | The Millionaire | Georges Sorel |
1954 | Mark Saber | |
1953 | The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse | |
1953 | City Detective | |
1952 | Cavalcade of America | |
1952 | Four Star Playhouse | Peter Jeffries |
1950 | Lux Video Theatre | Steve Collins |