Ron Randell
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.
Known For
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- 1985 ยทThat's Dancing!as From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
- 1983 ยทExposedas Curt
- 1977 ยทLovers and Friendsas
- 1972 ยทThe Protectorsas Jim Palmer
- 1971 ยทWhityas Benjamin Nicholson
- 1970 ยทThe Young Rebelsas
- 1968 ยทThe Mod Squadas
- 1967 ยทMan in a Suitcaseas
- 1967 ยทMannixas
- 1966 ยทMission: Impossibleas Charles Buckman
- 1966 ยทSavage Pampasas Padrรณn
- 1965 ยทThe F.B.I.as Ed Benson
- 1965 ยทThe Wild Wild Westas
- 1964 ยทLegend of a Gunfighteras Al Nutting
- 1964 ยทDas Haus auf dem Hรผgelas Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
- 1964 ยทBewitchedas Bob Frazer
- 1963 ยทThe Outer Limitsas Henderson James
- 1963 ยทGold for the Caesarsas Centurion Rufus
- 1963 ยทFollow the Boysas Ben
- 1962 ยทThe Longest Dayas Joe Williams
- 1962 ยทThe Alfred Hitchcock Houras Tommy Bonn
- 1961 ยทKing of Kingsas Lucius
- 1961 ยทMost Dangerous Man Aliveas Eddie Candell
- 1961 ยทThe Americansas
- 1960 ยทCheckmateas Ron Randell
- 1959 ยทAdventures in Paradiseas Malleson
- 1959 ยทOne Step Beyondas Bill Dermott
- 1959 ยทRawhideas Mal Thorner
- 1958 ยทDavyas George
- 1957 ยทThe Story of Esther Costelloas Frank Wenzel
- 1957 ยทThe Girl in Black Stockingsas Edmund Parry
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Hubert Ambrose
- 1957 ยทO.S.S.as
- 1957 ยทCode 3as
- 1957 ยทThe Strange Case of Dr. Manningas Nick Logan
- 1956 ยทThe Hostageas Bill Trailer
- 1956 ยทBeyond Mombasaas Eliot Hastings
- 1956 ยทThe She-Creatureas Police Lt. Ed James
- 1956 ยทBermuda Affairas Chuck Walters
- 1956 ยทQuincannon, Frontier Scoutas Capt. Bell
- 1956 ยทTelephone Timeas
- 1955 ยทDesert Sandsas Pvt. Havers
- 1955 ยทThe 20th Century Fox Houras
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Portis
- 1955 ยทI Am a Cameraas Clive Mortimer
- 1955 ยทThe Millionaireas Rafe Peterson
- 1955 ยทThe Millionaireas Georges Sorel
- 1954 ยทMark Saberas
- 1953 ยทKiss Me Kateas Cole Porter
- 1953 ยทThe Girl on the Pieras Nick Lane
- 1953 ยทThe Pepsi-Cola Playhouseas
- 1953 ยทCity Detectiveas
- 1953 ยทThe Mississippi Gambleras George Elwood
- 1952 ยทCaptive Womenas Riddon, chief of the Mutates
- 1952 ยทCavalcade of Americaas
- 1952 ยทFour Star Playhouseas Peter Jeffries
- 1952 ยทThe Brigandas Capt. Ruiz
- 1951 ยทChina Corsairas Paul Lowell
- 1951 ยทLorna Dooneas Tom Faggus
- 1950 ยทCounterspy Meets Scotland Yardas Simon Langdon
- 1950 ยทLux Video Theatreas Steve Collins
- 1950 ยทTyrant of the Seaas Eric Hawkins
- 1949 ยทThe Lone Wolf and His Ladyas Michael Lanyard
- 1949 ยทOmoo-Omoo the Shark Godas Jeff Garland
- 1949 ยทMake Believe Ballroomas Leslie Todd
- 1948 ยทThe Loves of Carmenas Andrรฉs
- 1948 ยทThe Mating of Millieas Ralph Galloway
- 1948 ยทThe Sign of the Ramas Dr. Simon Crowdy
- 1947 ยทIt Had to Be Youas Oliver H. P. Harrington
- 1947 ยทBulldog Drummond Strikes Backas Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- 1947 ยทBulldog Drummond at Bayas Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- 1946 ยทA Son Is Bornas David Graham
- 1946 ยทPacific Adventureas Charles Kingsford-Smith
- 1945 ยทTo Have and Have Notas Naval Ensign (uncredited)
- 1942 ยท100,000 Cobbersas