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Ronnie Barker (1929–2005)


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. It was during this time that he met Glenn Melvyn, who taught him how to stammer (something he would later use to great effect in the sitcom Open All Hours)... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (69 titles)
2003 My House in Umbria (TV movie)
The General
 
2002 The Gathering Storm (TV movie)
David Inches
 
1988 Clarence (TV series)
Clarence Sale
Episode #1.6 (1988) … Clarence Sale
Episode #1.5 (1988) … Clarence Sale
Episode #1.4 (1988) … Clarence Sale
Episode #1.3 (1988) … Clarence Sale
Episode #1.2 (1988) … Clarence Sale
 
1987 Christmas Night with the Two Ronnies (TV movie)
Various Roles
 
1987 The Two Ronnies in Australia (TV series)
Various Roles
Episode #1.1 (1987) … Various Roles
 
1984 The Magnificent Evans (TV series)
Plantagenet Evans
 
1982 By the Sea
The General (as The Two Ronnies)
 
1980 Rubbish Tips (short)
Director of Rubbish
 
1974-1977 Porridge (TV series)
Norman Stanley Fletcher
 
1969-1975 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
Bottom / Henry Ormonroyd / Stephen Spettigue
 
1975 The Picnic (TV short)
The General
 
1972-1974 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
George Idle / Johnnie Wetherby
Idle at Work (1972) … George Idle
 
1973 The Two Ronnies (TV series)
Various roles
 
1973 7 of 1 (TV series)
Alan Joyce / Albert Arkwright / Albert Spanner / …
I'll Fly You for a Quid (1973) … Evan Owen/Grandpa Owen
One Man's Meat (1973) … Alan Joyce
Another Fine Mess (1973) … Harry Norvel
Spanner's Eleven (1973) … Albert Spanner
My Old Man (1973) … Sam Cobbett
 
1972 His Lordship Entertains (TV series)
Lord Rustless
Wedding (1972) … Lord Rustless
Cabaret Time (1972) … Lord Rustless
Well Endowed (1972) … Lord Rustless
Ten Wives (1972) … Lord Rustless
 
1971 The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
 
1971 Ronnie Corbett in Bed (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
1971 The Ronnie Barker Yearbook (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
1971 Six Dates with Barker (TV series)
Arthur Harriman / Doctor Swanton / Fred / …
2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge (1971) … Prince Boffo
1971: Come in and Lie Down (1971) … Doctor Swanton
1915: Lola (1971) … Fritz Braun
1899: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town (1971) … Various Characters
 
1970 'Wiltons' - The Handsomest Hall in Town (TV movie)
Music Hall Performer
 
1970 Not Only... But Also (TV series)
Episode #3.5 (1970)
 
1970 It's Tommy Cooper (TV series)
Guest
Episode #1.9 (1970) … Guest
 
1970 Futtocks End
General Futtock
 
1968-1970 Frost on Sunday (TV series)
Various
Episode #2.6 (1970) … Various
Episode #2.5 (1970) … Various
Episode #2.1 (1970) … Various
Episode #1.1 (1968) … Various
 
1969 Two Off the Cuff (voice)
 
1968 The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (TV series)
Alexander / Cyril Tanner / Lord Rustless / …
Alexander (1968) … Alexander
Talk of Angels (1968) … The Monk
The Incredible Mister Tanner (1968) … Cyril Tanner
The Fastest Gun in Finchley (1968) … Ronald Winterbourne
 
1968 A Ghost of a Chance
Mr. Prendergast
 
1967 The Gamblers (TV series)
 
1966-1967 The Frost Report (TV series)
Various Roles
Special: Frost Over Christmas (1967) … Various Roles
Showbusiness (1967) … Various Roles
Youth (1967) … Various Roles
Europe (1967) … Various Roles
Crime (1967) … Various Roles
 
1967 Before the Fringe (TV series)
Episode #2.5 (1967)
 
1967 The Man Outside
George Venaxas
 
1967 The Avengers (TV series)
Adrian Cheshire
The Hidden Tiger (1967) … Adrian Cheshire
 
1966 The Saint (TV series)
Alphonse
The Better Mousetrap (1966) … Alphonse
 
1966 Runaway Railway
Mr. Galore
 
1966 Foreign Affairs (TV series)
Grischa Petrovich
 
1965 Barney Is My Darling (TV series)
 
1965 Theatre 625 (TV series)
Crowther Rimington
Portraits from the North: Bruno (1965) … Crowther Rimington
 
1965 Gaslight Theatre (TV series)
Aged Ishmael / American dastard / Breakneck Ralph Stackpole / …
The Worst Woman in London (1965) … Old Milford/Fireman
The Drunkard or, the Sins of the Parents Shall Be Visited... (1965) … William Middleton/Glanville Wing-Bird
The Blood-Craz'd Scourge of the Redskin Wilderness or, What You Will (1965) … Breakneck Ralph Stackpole/Shawnegenwam
Britons to the Rescue or, English Virtue Preserved in South America (1965) … American dastard/Dutch miner/John Hope
Sweeney Todd or, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1965) … The Major/The Rev. Lupin
 
1965 A Tale of Two Cities (TV series)
Jerry Cruncher
Episode #1.10 (1965) … Jerry Cruncher
Episode #1.9 (1965) … Jerry Cruncher
Episode #1.8 (1965) … Jerry Cruncher
Episode #1.7 (1965) … Jerry Cruncher
Episode #1.5 (1965) … Jerry Cruncher
 
1965 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
 
1964 Bold as Brass (TV series)
Mr. Oakroyd
Episode #1.5 (1964) … Mr. Oakroyd
Episode #1.4 (1964) … Mr. Oakroyd
Episode #1.3 (1964) … Mr. Oakroyd
Episode #1.2 (1964) … Mr. Oakroyd
 
1964 The Bargee
Ronnie
 
1964 Sykes and A... (TV series)
 
1964 How to Be an Alien (TV series)
Courtship (1964) (voice)
Design (1964) (voice)
Togetherness (1964) (voice)
Leisure (1964) (voice)
Children (1964) (voice)
 
1964 Father Came Too!
Josh
 
1964 A Home of Your Own
The Cement Mixer
 
1963 More Faces of Jim (TV series)
Colonel Sanderson / George Butters MP / Jonathan de Winter / …
A Matter of Empire (1963) … George Butters MP
A Matter of Upbringing (1963) … Jonathan de Winter
A Matter of Spreadeagling (1963) … Lascivius
A Matter of Growing Up (1963) … Lennie Padgett
 
1963 Doctor in Distress
Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
 
1963 The Cracksman
Yossle
 
1960-1963 It's a Square World (TV series)
Various Roles
Montreux Entry Special (1963) … Various Roles
Pilot (1960) … Various Roles
 
1962 A Christmas Night with the Stars (TV series)
Ron Glum
 
1962 Six More Faces of Jim (TV series)
Ron Glum
 
1962 Drama 61-67 (TV series)
Harrison
Drama '62: The Frightened Sky (1962) … Harrison
 
1962 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Bundles
The Second Chef (1962) … Bundles
 
1962 Kill or Cure
Burton, Hook's Assistant
 
1962 Benny Hill (TV series)
Chef
A Pair of Socks (1962) … Chef
 
1961 The Seven Faces of Jim (TV series)
Board Member / Inigo Pengallen / Mr. Harris / …
The Face of Enthusiasm (1961) … Ronnie
The Face of Guilt (1961) … Inigo Pengallen
The Face of Duty (1961) … Mr. Harris
The Face of Dedication (1961) … Sidney Biggins
The Face of Power (1961) … Board Member
 
1961 Citizen James (TV series)
Episode #2.7 (1961)
 
1960 The Terrible Choice (TV series)
2nd Murderer
Macbeth: Part 2 (1960) … 2nd Murderer
 
1958 Wonderful Things! (uncredited)
 
1956 I'm Not Bothered (TV series)
Bit Part
Episode #1.8 (1956) … Bit Part
 
Show ShowWriter (15 titles)
2005 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook (TV series)
 
2003 The Best of the Two Ronnies: Volume 2 (video) (as Gerald Wiley)
 
2002 The Best of the Two Ronnies (video) (as Gerald Wiley)
 
1999 The Two Ronnies at the Movies (TV movie)
 
1988 Clarence (TV series)
Episode #1.6 (1988) (as Bob Ferris)
Episode #1.5 (1988) (as Bob Ferris)
Episode #1.4 (1988) (as Bob Ferris)
Episode #1.3 (1988) (as Bob Ferris)
Episode #1.2 (1988) (as Bob Ferris)
 
1971-1987 The Two Ronnies (TV series)
1987 Christmas Special (1987) (written by / as Gerald Wiley)
1984 Christmas Special (1984) (written by / as Gerald Wiley)
1982 Christmas Special (1982) (written by / as Gerald Wiley)
1980 Christmas Special (1980) (written by / as Gerald Wiley)
Episode #8.7 (1980) (written by / as Gerald Wiley)
 
1975 The Picnic (TV short) (as David Huggett)
 
1973 7 of 1 (TV series)
One Man's Meat (1973) (as Jack Goetz)
 
1972 His Lordship Entertains (TV series)
 
1971 The Ronnie Barker Yearbook (TV movie) (as Gerald Wiley)
 
1971 Six Dates with Barker (TV series)
2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge (1971) (as Gerald Wiley)
 
1969-1970 Hark at Barker (TV series)
Rustless on Sport (1970) (as Gerald Wiley)
Rustless on Medicine (1970) (as Gerald Wiley)
Rustless on Communications (1970) (as Gerald Wiley)
Rustless on Music (1970) (as Gerald Wiley)
Rustless and Relics (1969) (as Gerald Wiley)
 
1970 Futtocks End (original screenplay)
 
1970 Frost on Sunday (TV series)
Episode #2.7 (1970) (script / as Gerald Wilrey)
Episode #2.6 (1970) (script / as Gerald Wiley)
Episode #2.5 (1970) (script / as Gerald Wiley)
Episode #2.1 (1970) (script / as Gerald Wilrey)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1978 Going Straight (TV series) (performer: theme music - 6 episodes)
Going Off the Rails (1978) (performer: theme music - uncredited)
Going Going Gone (1978) (performer: theme music - uncredited)
Going to Work (1978) (performer: theme music - uncredited)
Going Sour (1978) (performer: theme music - uncredited)
Going to Be Alright (1978) (performer: theme music - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1978 Going Straight (TV series)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1996 And It's Goodnight from Him: The Very Best of Ronnie Barker (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (34 titles)
2005 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.7 (2005) … Himself
Episode #1.6 (2005) … Himself
Episode #1.5 (2005) … Himself
Episode #1.4 (2005) … Himself
Episode #1.3 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Britain's Best Sitcom (TV series)
Himself
Porridge (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 I'm Dreaming of a TV Christmas (TV documentary)
Himself (also archive footage)
 
2003 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
Himself
Porridge (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The BAFTA TV Awards 2003 (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 The Best of the Two Ronnies: Volume 2 (video)
Himself/Various Characters (as Ronnie Barker O.B.E.)
 
2000-2002 Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
Himself / Various
Ronnie Corbett (2002) … Himself
Ronnie Barker (2000) … Himself/Various (also archive footage) (as Ronnie Barker O.B.E.)
 
2001 The Sketch Show Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
Episode #1.2 (2001) … Himself
 
2000 Night of a Thousand Shows (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 A Tribute to the Two Ronnies (TV movie)
Himself
 
2000 Funny Turns (TV series documentary)
Himself
Richard Briers: A Good Life (2000) … Himself
 
2000 The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale (TV special short)
Himself
 
1999 The Comedy Trail: A Shaggy Dog Story (TV special short)
Himself
 
1999 Two Ronnies Night (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 What a Performance! (TV series)
Himself
Drag (1999) … Himself
 
1997 An Audience with Ronnie Corbett (TV movie)
Himself
 
1997 Whatever Happened to... Clement and La Frenais? (TV series documentary)
 
1996 Auntie's All-Time Greats (TV movie)
Himself
 
1971-1987 The Two Ronnies (TV series)
Himself / Various Characters
1987 Christmas Special (1987) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #12.6 (1986) … Himself / Various Characters
Episode #12.5 (1986) … Himself / Various Characters
Episode #12.4 (1986) … Himself / Various Characters
Episode #12.3 (1986) … Himself / Various Characters
 
1983 Children in Need (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 25 November 1983 (1983) … Himself
 
1983 The Bob Monkhouse Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.2 (1983) … Himself
 
1983 Wogan (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.1 (1983) … Himself
 
1978 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 10 January 1978 (1978) … Himself - Guest
 
1976 Festival of Entertainment (TV movie)
Himself
 
1973 It's Lulu (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.10 (1973) … Himself
 
1972 A Christmas Night with the Stars (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 25 December 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1971 The Harry Secombe Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.7 (1971) … Himself
 
1970 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself - Guest
Ronnie Corbett (1970) … Himself - Guest
 
1970 Frost on Sunday (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.13 (1970) … Himself
Episode #2.12 (1970) … Himself
Episode #2.11 (1970) … Himself
Episode #2.9 (1970) … Himself
 
1969 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.3 (1969) … Himself
 
1969 The Corbett Follies (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.8 (1969) … Himself
 
1968 Tickertape (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.1 (1968) … Himself
 
1968 Once More with Felix (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.9 (1968) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (33 titles)
2012 The Many Faces of... (TV series documentary)
 
2012 The Age of the Train (TV documentary)
Himself - Comedian
 
2012 The Syndicate (TV series)
 
2012 Top of the Pops: The Story of 1977 (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2011 My Favourite Joke (TV series)
 
2010 Live from Studio Five (TV series)
 
2010 Margaret John: National Treasure (TV documentary)
 
2009 The Funny Side of... (TV series documentary)
 
2009 Piers Morgan's Life Stories (TV series)
 
2005-2008 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
 
2008 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV series documentary)
 
2008 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (TV documentary)
Norman Stanley Fletcher (uncredited)
 
2008 Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2007 The Comedy Christmas (TV documentary)
Norman Stanley Fletcher (uncredited)
 
2007 Hitler: The Comedy Years (TV documentary)
Norman Stanley Fletcher (uncredited)
 
2007 All the Best from Denis Norden (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2007 Two Ronnies: Christmas Retrospective (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 The Best of the Royal Variety (TV series)
 
2006 The Story of Light Entertainment (TV mini-series documentary)
 
2005 Forty Years of Fuck (TV documentary)
Norman Stanley Fletcher (uncredited)
 
2005 Greatest TV Comedy Moments (TV documentary)
Bathroom Sketch
 
2005 The Comedians' Comedian (TV documentary)
 
2002 The Best of the Two Ronnies (video)
Various Characters (as Ronnie Barker O.B.E.)
 
2001 The Unforgettable Yootha Joyce (TV documentary short)
Albert Arkwright
 
2001 The Greatest (TV series documentary)
 
2001 A Perfect Two Ronnies Show (TV documentary)
 
2000 I Love a 1970's Christmas (TV documentary)
 
1999 The Two Ronnies at the Movies (TV movie)
 
1995 Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
 
1990 Life of Python (TV special documentary)
Various Roles
 
1977 To See Such Fun (documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial for Marks & Spencer (2002) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Interview  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Jonathan Cobbald | Bob Ferris | Jack Goetz | David Huggett | Ronnie Barker O.B.E. | The Two Ronnies | Gerald Wiley | Gerald Wilrey

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I knew with Porridge from the first episode. It was in front of an audience which is a wonderful sounding board as to how well it's going. My wife was in the audience for that and she said afterwards 'This is going to be a big success' and she was right. See more »

Trivia:

Enjoyed working with Jon Pertwee on The Navy Lark and the two would often find themselves almost paralytic with laughter during rehearsals for the BBC radio comedy. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra