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Ronnie Barker
Acting

Ronnie Barker

Born 1929-09-25
Bedfordshire, England, U.K.
Department: Acting

Biography

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

Prominent works featuring Ronnie Barker

The Avengers
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The Avengers

1961
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The Saint
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The Saint

1962
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Wogan
TV
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Wogan

1982
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Robin and Marian
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Robin and Marian

1976
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BBC Play of the Month
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BBC Play of the Month

1965
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Theatre 625
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Theatre 625

1964
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An Audience with...
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An Audience with...

1978
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Sykes
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Sykes

1972
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Open All Hours
TV
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Open All Hours

1976
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Porridge
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Porridge

1974
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (125 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Open All Hours: Inside OutOpen All Hours: Inside OutSelf / AppearanceMovie2026
Comedy Classics: PorridgeComedy Classics: Porridge(archive footage)Movie2022
The Two Ronnies UnseenThe Two Ronnies UnseenSelf / AppearanceMovie2019
The Two Ronnies SpectacleThe Two Ronnies SpectacleHimselfTV Series2013
The Many Faces of Ronnie BarkerThe Many Faces of Ronnie BarkerArchive FootageMovie2012
Is Anybody There?Is Anybody There?Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2009
Hitler: The Comedy YearsHitler: The Comedy YearsNorman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2007
The Two Ronnies SketchbookThe Two Ronnies SketchbookSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
The Two Ronnies SketchbookThe Two Ronnies SketchbookCreatorTV Series2005
The Best of Ronnie BarkerThe Best of Ronnie BarkerSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA TributeRonnie Barker: A BAFTA TributeHimselfMovie2004
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley FletcherLife Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley FletcherNorman Stanley FletcherMovie2003
My House in UmbriaMy House in UmbriaThe GeneralMovie2003
The Gathering StormThe Gathering StormDavid InchesMovie2002
The Best of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1The Best of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1Self/VariousMovie2001
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of EverythingThe Nearly Complete and Utter History of EverythingSelf / AppearanceTV Series2000
An Audience with Ronnie CorbettAn Audience with Ronnie CorbettSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Just Like That!Just Like That!SelfMovie1989
ClarenceClarenceClarenceTV Series1988
ClarenceClarenceWriterTV Series1988
ClarenceClarenceCreatorTV Series1988
The Two Ronnies In AustraliaThe Two Ronnies In AustraliaVarious RolesTV Series1986
A Tribute to Tommy CooperA Tribute to Tommy CooperSelfMovie1986
The Magnificent EvansThe Magnificent EvansPlantagenet EvansTV Series1984
The Funny Side of ChristmasThe Funny Side of ChristmasAlbert ArkwrightMovie1982
WoganWoganSelfTV Series1982
By the SeaBy the SeaThe GeneralMovie1982
By the SeaBy the SeaWriterMovie1982
The Big ShowThe Big ShowSelfTV Series1980
PorridgePorridgeNorman Stanley FletcherMovie1979
Going StraightGoing StraightNorman Stanley FletcherTV Series1978
An Audience with...An Audience with...SelfTV Series1978
To See Such FunTo See Such FunSelf / AppearanceMovie1977
Porridge: The Desperate HoursPorridge: The Desperate HoursFletcherMovie1976
The PicnicThe PicnicThe GeneralMovie1976
The PicnicThe PicnicWriterMovie1976
Robin and MarianRobin and MarianFriar TuckMovie1976
Open All HoursOpen All HoursAlbert ArkwrightTV Series1976
Porridge: No Way OutPorridge: No Way OutFletcherMovie1975
PorridgePorridgeNorman Stanley FletcherTV Series1974
The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas MysteryThe Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mysteryvarious rolesMovie1973
The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas MysteryThe Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas MysteryWriterMovie1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneAlbert ArkwrightTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneNorman Stanley FletcherTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneSam CobbettTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneAlbert SpannerTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneHarry NorvelTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneAlan JoyceTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneEvan Owen / Grandpa OwenTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneWriterTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneCreatorTV Series1973
SykesSykesLord TowersTV Series1972
His Lordship EntertainsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsThe Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsGuest Appearance (segment "Sloth")Movie1971
A Midsummer Night's DreamA Midsummer Night's DreamBottomMovie1971
The Two RonniesThe Two RonniesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
The Two RonniesThe Two RonniesWriterTV Series1971
The Two RonniesThe Two RonniesCreatorTV Series1971
The Best Of The Two RonniesThe Best Of The Two RonniesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
The Odd JobThe Odd JobArthur HarrimanMovie1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerFredTV Series1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerInspector AlexanderTV Series1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerArthur HarrimanTV Series1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerLola / Fritz BraunTV Series1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerDr SwantonTV Series1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerPrince BoffoTV Series1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerWriterTV Series1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerCreatorTV Series1971
Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in TownWilton's: The Handsomest Hall in TownGeorge BastowMovie1970
Futtocks EndFuttocks EndGen. FuttockMovie1970
Futtocks EndFuttocks EndWriterMovie1970
Charley's AuntStephen SpettigueMovie1969
The Bed Sitting RoomThe Bed Sitting RoomUnderwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)Movie1969
Hark at BarkerHark at BarkerLord Rustless / Various CharactersTV Series1969
Hark at BarkerHark at BarkerCreatorTV Series1969
Two off the CuffTwo off the CuffSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
Frost on SundaySelf / Various CharactersTV Series1968
The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseTennyson Elias WilliamsTV Series1968
The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseLord RustlessTV Series1968
The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseRonald WinterbourneTV Series1968
The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseCyril TannerTV Series1968
The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseThe MonkTV Series1968
The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseAlexanderTV Series1968
The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseCreatorTV Series1968
The GamblersSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
The Man OutsideThe Man OutsideGeorge VenaxasMovie1967
Before The FringeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
A Ghost of a ChanceA Ghost of a ChanceMr. PrendergastMovie1967
The Frost ReportSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthHenry OrmonroydTV Series1965
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthStephen SpettigueTV Series1965
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthNick BottomTV Series1965
A Tale of Two CitiesJerry CruncherTV Series1965
Runaway RailwayRunaway RailwayMr. GaloreMovie1965
A Home of Your OwnA Home of Your OwnThe Cement MixerMovie1964
Theatre 625Theatre 625Crowther RimingtonTV Series1964
The BargeeThe BargeeRonnieMovie1964
Father Came Too!Father Came Too!Josh WicksMovie1964
Doctor in DistressDoctor in DistressMan at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)Movie1963
The CracksmanThe CracksmanYossleMovie1963
The SaintThe SaintAlphonseTV Series1962
Kill or CureKill or CureBurtonMovie1962
Six More Faces of JimSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
Faces of JimNewsreaderTV Series1961
Faces of JimBoard MemberTV Series1961
Faces of JimSidney BigginsTV Series1961
Faces of JimMr HarrisTV Series1961
Faces of JimInigo PengallenTV Series1961
Faces of JimRonnieTV Series1961
Faces of JimRon GlumTV Series1961
Faces of JimSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
Faces of JimThe PsychiatristTV Series1961
Faces of JimLennie PadgettTV Series1961
Faces of JimLasciviusTV Series1961
Faces of JimJonathan de WinterTV Series1961
Faces of JimColonel SandersonTV Series1961
Faces of JimGeorge Butters MPTV Series1961
Drama 61-67HarrisonTV Series1961
The AvengersThe AvengersCheshireTV Series1961
Christmas Night with the StarsChristmas Night with the StarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1958
Wonderful ThingsWonderful ThingsWaiter (uncredited)Movie1958
Theatre NightTheatre NightPerigordTV Series1957
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreGrimwoodTV Series1956
Comedy Greats The Two RonniesComedy Greats The Two RonniesHimselfMovie—
By the SeaBy the SeaCreatorTV Series—