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
Credits
- 1985 · That's Dancing! as From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
- 1983 · Exposed as Curt
- 1977 · Lovers and Friends as
- 1972 · The Protectors as Jim Palmer
- 1971 · Whity as Benjamin Nicholson
- 1970 · The Young Rebels as
- 1968 · The Mod Squad as
- 1967 · Man in a Suitcase as
- 1967 · Mannix as
- 1966 · Mission: Impossible as Charles Buckman
- 1966 · Savage Pampas as Padrón
- 1965 · The F.B.I. as Ed Benson
- 1965 · The Wild Wild West as
- 1964 · Legend of a Gunfighter as Al Nutting
- 1964 · Das Haus auf dem Hügel as Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
- 1964 · Bewitched as Bob Frazer
- 1963 · The Outer Limits as Henderson James
- 1963 · Gold for the Caesars as Centurion Rufus
- 1963 · Follow the Boys as Ben
- 1962 · The Longest Day as Joe Williams
- 1962 · The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as Tommy Bonn
- 1961 · King of Kings as Lucius
- 1961 · Most Dangerous Man Alive as Eddie Candell
- 1961 · The Americans as
- 1960 · Checkmate as Ron Randell
- 1959 · Adventures in Paradise as Malleson
- 1959 · One Step Beyond as Bill Dermott
- 1959 · Rawhide as Mal Thorner
- 1958 · Davy as George
- 1957 · The Story of Esther Costello as Frank Wenzel
- 1957 · The Girl in Black Stockings as Edmund Parry
- 1957 · Perry Mason as Hubert Ambrose
- 1957 · O.S.S. as
- 1957 · Code 3 as
- 1957 · The Strange Case of Dr. Manning as Nick Logan
- 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 · Quincannon, Frontier Scout as Capt. Bell
- 1956 · Telephone Time as
- 1955 · Desert Sands as Pvt. Havers
- 1955 · The 20th Century Fox Hour as
- 1955 · Gunsmoke as Portis
- 1955 · I Am a Camera as Clive Mortimer
- 1955 · The Millionaire as Rafe Peterson
- 1955 · The Millionaire as Georges Sorel
- 1954 · Mark Saber as
- 1953 · Kiss Me, Kate as Cole Porter
- 1953 · The Girl on the Pier as Nick Lane
- 1953 · The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse as
- 1953 · City Detective as
- 1953 · The Mississippi Gambler as George Elwood
- 1952 · Captive Women as Riddon, chief of the Mutates
- 1952 · Cavalcade of America as
- 1952 · Four Star Playhouse as Peter Jeffries
- 1952 · The Brigand as Capt. Ruiz
- 1951 · China Corsair as Paul Lowell
- 1951 · Lorna Doone as Tom Faggus
- 1950 · Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard as Simon Langdon
- 1950 · Lux Video Theatre as Steve Collins
- 1950 · Tyrant of the Sea as Eric Hawkins
- 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
- 1946 · A Son Is Born as David Graham
- 1946 · Pacific Adventure as Charles Kingsford-Smith
- 1945 · To Have and Have Not as Naval Ensign (uncredited)
- 1942 · 100,000 Cobbers as