Ron Randell
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 8, 1918
- Died
- June 11, 2005 (aged 86)
- Birthplace
- Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia
Biography
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
Filmography
That's Dancing!
Movie · as From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
Exposed
Movie · as Curt
Lovers and Friends
TV · 90 eps
The Protectors
TV · as Jim Palmer · 1 ep
Whity
Movie · as Benjamin Nicholson
The Young Rebels
TV · 1 ep
The Mod Squad
TV · 1 ep
Mannix
TV · 1 ep
Man in a Suitcase
TV · 2 eps
Savage Pampas
Movie · as Padrón
Mission: Impossible
TV · as Charles Buckman · 2 eps
The F.B.I.
TV · as Ed Benson · 1 ep
The Wild Wild West
TV · 1 ep
Das Haus auf dem Hügel
Movie · as Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
Legend of a Gunfighter
Movie · as Al Nutting
Bewitched
TV · as Bob Frazer · 2 eps
Follow the Boys
Movie · as Ben
Gold for the Caesars
Movie · as Centurion Rufus
The Outer Limits
TV · as Henderson James · 1 ep
Espionage
TV · as Kenneth Dearing · 1 ep
The Longest Day
Movie · as Joe Williams
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV · as Tommy Bonn · 1 ep
King of Kings
Movie · as Lucius
Most Dangerous Man Alive
Movie · as Eddie Candell
The Americans
TV · 1 ep
Checkmate
TV · as Ron Randell · 1 ep
Rawhide
TV · as Mal Thorner · 1 ep
One Step Beyond
TV · as Bill Dermott · 1 ep
Adventures in Paradise
TV · as Malleson · 1 ep
Bonanza
TV · as Carleton Ames · 1 ep
Davy
Movie · as George
The Girl in Black Stockings
Movie · as Edmund Parry
The Story of Esther Costello
Movie · as Frank Wenzel
The Strange Case of Dr. Manning
Movie · as Nick Logan
Perry Mason
TV · as Hubert Ambrose · 1 ep
O.S.S.
TV · 26 eps
Code 3
TV · 1 ep
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
TV · as Lt. David Hamilton · 1 ep
The She-Creature
Movie · as Police Lt. Ed James
Quincannon, Frontier Scout
Movie · as Capt. Bell
The Hostage
Movie · as Bill Trailer
Beyond Mombasa
Movie · as Eliot Hastings
Bermuda Affair
Movie · as Chuck Walters
Telephone Time
TV · 1 ep
I Am a Camera
Movie · as Clive Mortimer
Desert Sands
Movie · as Pvt. Havers
Final Column
Movie
Gunsmoke
TV · as Portis · 1 ep
The Millionaire
TV · as Rafe Peterson, Georges Sorel · 1 ep
The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV · 1 ep
The Yellow Robe
Movie
Mark Saber
TV · as Host · 65 eps
Kiss Me Kate
Movie · as Cole Porter
The Mississippi Gambler
Movie · as George Elwood
The Girl on the Pier
Movie · as Nick Lane
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
TV · 1 ep
City Detective
TV · 1 ep
Captive Women
Movie · as Riddon, chief of the Mutates
The Brigand
Movie · as Capt. Ruiz
Cavalcade of America
TV · 1 ep
Four Star Playhouse
TV · as Peter Jeffries · 1 ep
Lorna Doone
Movie · as Tom Faggus
China Corsair
Movie · as Paul Lowell
Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard
Movie · as Simon Langdon
Tyrant of the Sea
Movie · as Eric Hawkins
Lux Video Theatre
TV · as Steve Collins · 1 ep
Omoo-Omoo the Shark God
Movie · as Jeff Garland
The Lone Wolf and His Lady
Movie · as Michael Lanyard
Make Believe Ballroom
Movie · as Leslie Todd
The Loves of Carmen
Movie · as Andrés
The Sign of the Ram
Movie · as Dr. Simon Crowdy
The Mating of Millie
Movie · as Ralph Galloway
Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
Movie · as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
It Had to Be You
Movie · as Oliver Harrington
Bulldog Drummond at Bay
Movie · as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
Smithy
Movie · as Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
A Son Is Born
Movie · as David Graham
To Have and Have Not
Movie · as Naval Ensign (uncredited)
100,000 Cobbers
Movie