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Ronald Lacey was a British character actor whose career spanned more than thirty years; his was a face familiar from a variety of television and film appearances, but it was his performance as the evil Major Toht in Raiders of the Lost Ark that gained him international recognition and a place in popular culture.
May 15, 1991 · Ronald Lacey (28 September 1935 – 15 May 1991) was an English actor. He made numerous television and film appearances over a 30 year period and is perhaps best remembered for his villainous roles in Hollywood films, most famously Major Arnold Toht in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
British character actor Ronald Lacey had a distinguished career in British cinema and television. Lacey's unique face -- some called his looks diabolical -- was his ticket to a number of roles as the wicked, comedic, or the weird.
Ronald Lacey was a British character actor whose career spanned more than thirty years; his was a face familiar from a variety of television and film appearances, but it was his performance as the evil Major Toht in Raiders of the Lost Ark that gained him international recognition and a place in popular culture.
Ronald Lacey played "Horrible Harris" in the award winning BBC comedy series, Porridge. He was part of an outstanding cast headed by Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale and Fulton Mackay. Though only appearing in 3 episodes, the character is instantly recognisable to fans of the show, illustrating how much of an impact his performance had.
Ronald Lacey began his acting career in 1960, cast in his first TV film (The Jelly End Strike) in 1961, with more film roles in films like Zulu Dawn, Nijinsky, Trenchcoat, Flesh and Blood, Lone Runner and Landlside.
Masterful English character actor Ronald Lacey (1935-1991) had a prolific career with over 170 credits to his name. Although perhaps best remembered for his role in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"...
