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Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

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

Comedy Classics: Porridge
Comedy Classics: Porridge
2022 • (archive footage)
The Two Ronnies Unseen Sketches
The Two Ronnies Unseen Sketches
2019
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
2012 • Archive Footage
Is Anybody There?
Is Anybody There?
2009 • Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 • Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute
2004 • Himself
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
2003 • Norman Stanley Fletcher
My House in Umbria
My House in Umbria
2003 • The General

Full filmography

Comedy Classics: Porridge
Comedy Classics: Porridge
2022 • (archive footage)
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Is Anybody There?
Is Anybody There?
2009 • Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 • Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)
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My House in Umbria
My House in Umbria
2003 • The General
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The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm
2002 • David Inches
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The Funny Side of Christmas
The Funny Side of Christmas
1982 • Albert Arkwright
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By the Sea
By the Sea
1982 • The General
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Porridge
Porridge
1979 • Norman Stanley Fletcher
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The Picnic
The Picnic
1976 • The General
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Robin and Marian
Robin and Marian
1976 • Friar Tuck
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The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
1971 • Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
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The Odd Job
The Odd Job
1971 • Arthur Harriman
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Futtocks End
Futtocks End
1970 • Gen. Futtock
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Charley's Aunt
1969 • Stephen Spettigue
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The Man Outside
The Man Outside
1967 • George Venaxas
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A Ghost of a Chance
A Ghost of a Chance
1967 • Mr. Prendergast
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Runaway Railway
Runaway Railway
1965 • Mr. Galore
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A Home of Your Own
A Home of Your Own
1964 • The Cement Mixer
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The Bargee
The Bargee
1964 • Ronnie
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Father Came Too!
Father Came Too!
1964 • Josh Wicks
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Doctor in Distress
Doctor in Distress
1963 • Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
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Kill or Cure
Kill or Cure
1962 • Burton
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Wonderful Things
Wonderful Things
1958 • Waiter (uncredited)
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Ronnie Barker – Biography, Known For & Filmography