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Ron Randell

Actor
Born October 8, 1918Died June 11, 2005 (86 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Bonanza
  • One Step Beyond
  • Savage Pampas
  • Four Star Playhouse
  • Code 3
  • For Richer, for Poorer

Known For

  • King of Kings
  • Kiss Me Kate
  • The Loves of Carmen
  • The She-Creature
  • The Girl in Black Stockings
  • Omoo-Omoo the Shark God
  • Whity
  • The Mating of Millie
  • Savage Pampas
  • The Story of Esther Costello
  • The Sign of the Ram
  • It Had to Be You
  • I Am a Camera
  • Exposed
  • Beyond Mombasa
  • Man in a Suitcase
  • Code 3

Filmography

1985
That's Dancing! · as From 'kiss Me Kate' (archive Footage)
1983
Exposed · as Curt
1977
1972
The Protectors (TV Series) · as Jim Palmer
1971
The Seven Minutes · as Merle Reid
1971
Whity · as Benjamin Nicholson
1970
The Young Rebels (TV Series)
1968
The Mod Squad (TV Series)
1968
The Outcasts (TV Series) · as Mayor Bragg
1968
One Life to Live (TV Series) · as Dr. Wilcox
1967
Man in a Suitcase (TV Series)
1967
Mannix (TV Series)
1967
To Chase a Million · as Michaels
1966
Mission: Impossible (TV Series) · as Charles Buckman
1965
The Wild Wild West (TV Series)
1965
The Smothers Brothers Show (TV Series) · as Whitmore
1965
The F.B.I. (TV Series) · as Ed Benson
1965
1964
Legend of a Gunfighter · as Al Nutting
1964
Das Haus auf dem Hügel · as Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
1964
Bewitched (TV Series) · as Bob Frazer
1963
Espionage (TV Series) · as Kenneth Dearing
1963
The Farmer's Daughter (TV Series) · as Rexford Chapman
1963
The Outer Limits (TV Series) · as Henderson James
1963
Follow the Boys · as Ben
1963
Gold for the Caesars · as Centurion Rufus
1962
The Longest Day · as Joe Williams
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Tommy Bonn
1961
The Phony American · as Captain Smith, Usaf
1961
Most Dangerous Man Alive · as Eddie Candell
1961
King of Kings · as Lucius
1961
The Americans (TV Series)
1960
Overland Trail (TV Series) · as Bill Jordan
1959
Adventures in Paradise (TV Series) · as Malleson
1959
Bonanza (TV Series) · as Carleton Ames
1959
Brenner (TV Series) · as Charlie Paradise
1959
One Step Beyond (TV Series) · as Bill Dermott
1959
Rawhide (TV Series) · as Mal Thorner
1957
Davy · as George
1957
The Story of Esther Costello · as Frank Wenzel
1957
The Girl in Black Stockings · as Edmund Parry
1957
Perry Mason (TV Series) · as Hubert Ambrose
1957
Code 3 (TV Series)
1957
Tales of Wells Fargo (TV Series) · as Arthur Reardon
1957
1956
The Hostage · as Bill Trailer
1956
Beyond Mombasa · as Eliot Hastings
1956
The She-Creature · as Police Lt. Ed James
1956
Bermuda Affair · as Chuck Walters
1956
1956
Telephone Time (TV Series)
1955
Desert Sands · as Pvt. Havers
1955
1955
Gunsmoke (TV Series) · as Portis
1955
I Am a Camera · as Clive Mortimer
1955
The Millionaire (TV Series) · as Rafe Peterson
1954
The Vise (TV Series)
1953
Kiss Me Kate · as Cole Porter
1953
The Girl on the Pier · as Nick Lane
1953
1953
City Detective (TV Series)
1953
The Mississippi Gambler · as George Elwood
1953
You Are There (TV Series) · as Captain Preston
1953
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Presents (TV Series) · as American Tourist
1953
The Triangle · as Sam (segment "american Duel")
1952
Captive Women · as Riddon, Chief Of The Mutates
1952
The Brigand · as Capt. Ruiz
1952
Ford Theatre: All Star Theatre (TV Series) · as Raymond Gans
1952
1952
Four Star Playhouse (TV Series) · as Peter Jeffries
1952
The Doctor (1952) (TV Series) · as Cast
1952
My Little Margie (TV Series) · as Wesley Chariot Jr.
1951
China Corsair · as Paul Lowell
1951
Lorna Doone · as Tom Faggus
1950
Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard · as Simon Langdon
1950
The Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) · as Steve Collins
1949
The Lone Wolf and His Lady · as Michael Lanyard
1949
Omoo-Omoo the Shark God · as Jeff Garland
1949
Make Believe Ballroom · as Leslie Todd
1948
The Loves of Carmen · as Andrés
1948
The Mating of Millie · as Ralph Galloway
1948
The Sign of the Ram · as Dr. Simon Crowdy
1947
It Had to Be You · as Oliver H. P. Harrington
1947
Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back · as Captain Hugh 'bulldog' Drummond
1947
Bulldog Drummond at Bay · as Captain Hugh 'bulldog' Drummond
1947
Kraft Television Theatre (TV Series) · as Howard
1946
A Son Is Born · as David Graham
1946
Pacific Adventure · as Charles Kingsford-Smith
1944
To Have and Have Not · as Naval Ensign (uncredited)
1942

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