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Ron Randell

Born · October 8, 1918

Died · June 11, 2005 (86 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia

Bio

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

The Longest Day

The Longest Day

Bewitched

Bewitched

To Have and Have Not

To Have and Have Not

Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

That's Dancing!

From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)

1985

Exposed

Curt

1983

Lovers and Friends

(90 episodes)

1977

The Protectors

Jim Palmer · (1 episode)

1972

Whity

Benjamin Nicholson

1971

The Young Rebels

(1 episode)

1970

The Mod Squad

(1 episode)

1968

Man in a Suitcase

(2 episodes)

1967

Mannix

(1 episode)

1967

Mission: Impossible

Charles Buckman · (2 episodes)

1966

Savage Pampas

Padrón

1966

The F.B.I.

Ed Benson · (1 episode)

1965

The Wild Wild West

(1 episode)

1965

Legend of a Gunfighter

Al Nutting

1964

Das Haus auf dem Hügel

Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar

1964

Bewitched

Bob Frazer · (2 episodes)

1964

The Outer Limits

Henderson James · (1 episode)

1963

Gold for the Caesars

Centurion Rufus

1963

Follow the Boys

Ben

1963

The Longest Day

Joe Williams

1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Tommy Bonn · (1 episode)

1962

King of Kings

Lucius

1961

Most Dangerous Man Alive

Eddie Candell

1961

The Americans

(1 episode)

1961

Checkmate

Ron Randell · (1 episode)

1960

Adventures in Paradise

Malleson · (1 episode)

1959

One Step Beyond

Bill Dermott · (1 episode)

1959

Rawhide

Mal Thorner · (1 episode)

1959

Davy

George

1958

The Story of Esther Costello

Frank Wenzel

1957

The Girl in Black Stockings

Edmund Parry

1957

Perry Mason

Hubert Ambrose · (1 episode)

1957

O.S.S.

(26 episodes)

1957

Code 3

(1 episode)

1957

The Strange Case of Dr. Manning

Nick Logan

1957

The Hostage

Bill Trailer

1956

Beyond Mombasa

Eliot Hastings

1956

The She-Creature

Police Lt. Ed James

1956

Bermuda Affair

Chuck Walters

1956

Quincannon, Frontier Scout

Capt. Bell

1956

Telephone Time

(1 episode)

1956

Desert Sands

Pvt. Havers

1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour

(1 episode)

1955

Gunsmoke

Portis · (1 episode)

1955

I Am a Camera

Clive Mortimer

1955

The Millionaire

Rafe Peterson · (1 episode)

1955

The Millionaire

Georges Sorel · (1 episode)

1955

Mark Saber

(73 episodes)

1954

Kiss Me Kate

Cole Porter

1953

The Girl on the Pier

Nick Lane

1953

The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse

(1 episode)

1953

City Detective

(1 episode)

1953

The Mississippi Gambler

George Elwood

1953

Captive Women

Riddon, chief of the Mutates

1952

Cavalcade of America

(1 episode)

1952

Four Star Playhouse

Peter Jeffries · (1 episode)

1952

The Brigand

Capt. Ruiz

1952

China Corsair

Paul Lowell

1951

Lorna Doone

Tom Faggus

1951

Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard

Simon Langdon

1950

Lux Video Theatre

Steve Collins · (1 episode)

1950

Tyrant of the Sea

Eric Hawkins

1950

The Lone Wolf and His Lady

Michael Lanyard

1949

Omoo-Omoo the Shark God

Jeff Garland

1949

Make Believe Ballroom

Leslie Todd

1949

The Loves of Carmen

Andrés

1948

The Mating of Millie

Ralph Galloway

1948

The Sign of the Ram

Dr. Simon Crowdy

1948

It Had to Be You

Oliver H. P. Harrington

1947

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back

Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond

1947

Bulldog Drummond at Bay

Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond

1947

A Son Is Born

David Graham

1946

Pacific Adventure

Charles Kingsford-Smith

1946

To Have and Have Not

Naval Ensign (uncredited)

1945

100,000 Cobbers

1942