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Ronald William George Barker OBE (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.
Dec 26, 2023 · Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett weren't just best pals on-screen but away from cameras too, with the much-loved British comedy duo supporting each other right until the end.. The pair spent more ...
Ronnie Barker (1929-2005) Ronnie Barker. Ronnie Barker's remarkable versatility as a performer can be traced back to his time in repertory theatre, where he was able to play a wide range of roles and develop his talent for accents, voices and verbal dexterity. It was during this time that he met Glenn Melvyn, who taught him how to stammer ...
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Ronnie Barker was a versatile and popular British comedian who starred in The Two Ronnies, Porridge, Open All Hours and more. He died in 2005 and was honored with a memorial service at Westminster Abbey.
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- October 3, 2005
Ronnie Barker discusses his double life as the mysterious Gerald Wiley and the art of comedy writing in this retrospective which was broadcast on Thursday, 2...
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Oct 4, 2005 · Ronnie Barker, one of Britain’s best-loved comic actors and star of The Two Ronnies and Porridge, has died at the age of 76. The star’s agent said that Barker passed away “peacefully” at home yesterday afternoon after a long battle with heart disease. His wife Joy, whom he married in 1959, was at his side.
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Oct 3, 2015 · The Register pays tribute to Ronnie Barker, who died 10 years ago, with a look back at his life and career. From his humble beginnings as a bank clerk to his TV triumphs with Fawlty Towers and The Two Ronnies, Barker was a master of wordplay and satire.
