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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.

Born

Sep 25, 1929

Bedfordshire, England, U.K.

Died

Oct 03, 2005

Known For

Acting

Movies

42 acting

4 crew

Popularity

0.5

movie

Known For

Robin and Marian

Robin and Marian

1976

as Friar Tuck
Robin and Marian
Robin and Marian
1976 • as Friar Tuck
★ 6.3
The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm
2002 • as David Inches
★ 6.7
My House in Umbria
My House in Umbria
2003 • as The General
★ 6.1
Porridge
Porridge
1979 • as Norman Stanley Fletcher
★ 6.8
The Bargee
The Bargee
1964 • as Ronnie
★ 7.0
Is Anybody There?
Is Anybody There?
2009 • as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 6.3
movie
Charley's Aunt
1969 • as Stephen Spettigue
Doctor in Distress
Doctor in Distress
1963 • as Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
★ 6.3
The Bed Sitting Room
The Bed Sitting Room
1969 • as Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)
★ 5.9
Runaway Railway
Runaway Railway
1965 • as Mr. Galore
★ 7.0
The Funny Side of Christmas
The Funny Side of Christmas
1982 • as Albert Arkwright
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
2003 • as Norman Stanley Fletcher
★ 7.5
Futtocks End
Futtocks End
1970 • as Gen. Futtock
★ 5.9
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 • as Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 5.0
The Picnic
The Picnic
1976 • as The General
★ 7.2
Wonderful Things
Wonderful Things
1958 • as Waiter (uncredited)
★ 5.6
Father Came Too!
Father Came Too!
1964 • as Josh Wicks
★ 5.9
A Home of Your Own
A Home of Your Own
1964 • as The Cement Mixer
★ 6.6
The Cracksman
The Cracksman
1963 • as Yossle
★ 6.6
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
1971 • as Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
★ 5.0
A Ghost of a Chance
A Ghost of a Chance
1967 • as Mr. Prendergast
★ 6.7
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1971 • as Bottom
★ 10.0
The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery
The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery
1973 • as various roles
★ 5.8
An Audience with Ronnie Corbett
An Audience with Ronnie Corbett
1997
★ 6.7
Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town
Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town
1970 • as George Bastow
Just Like That!
Just Like That!
1989 • as Self
The Man Outside
The Man Outside
1967 • as George Venaxas
★ 6.5
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
2012 • as Archive Footage
★ 8.0
The Odd Job
The Odd Job
1971 • as Arthur Harriman
To See Such Fun
To See Such Fun
1977
★ 10.0
Kill or Cure
Kill or Cure
1962 • as Burton
★ 5.7
Two off the Cuff
Two off the Cuff
1969
★ 9.0
Porridge: The Desperate Hours
Porridge: The Desperate Hours
1976 • as Fletcher
Porridge: No Way Out
Porridge: No Way Out
1975 • as Fletcher
Comedy Classics: Porridge
Comedy Classics: Porridge
2022 • as (archive footage)
Open All Hours: Inside Out
Open All Hours: Inside Out
2026
The Best of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1
The Best of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1
2001 • as Self/Various
★ 8.0
The Two Ronnies Unseen Sketches
The Two Ronnies Unseen Sketches
2019
★ 10.0
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
1986 • as Self
By the Sea
By the Sea
1982 • as The General
★ 7.3
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute
2004 • as Himself
★ 9.0
Comedy Greats The Two Ronnies
Comedy Greats The Two Ronnies
• as Himself