Ron Randell
Born: 1918-10-08 in Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia
Died: 2005-06-11
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
1985
- That's Dancing! as From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
1983
- Exposed as Curt
1977
1972
- The Protectors as Jim Palmer
1971
- Whity as Benjamin Nicholson
1970
1968
1967
1966
- Mission: Impossible as Charles Buckman
- Savage Pampas as Padrón
1965
- The Wild Wild West
- The F.B.I. as Ed Benson
1964
- Bewitched as Bob Frazer
- Legend of a Gunfighter as Al Nutting
- Das Haus auf dem Hügel as Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
1963
- The Outer Limits as Henderson James
- Gold for the Caesars as Centurion Rufus
- Follow the Boys as Ben
1962
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as Tommy Bonn
- The Longest Day as Joe Williams
1961
- King of Kings as Lucius
- Most Dangerous Man Alive as Eddie Candell
- The Americans
1960
- Checkmate as Ron Randell
1959
- Rawhide as Mal Thorner
- Adventures in Paradise as Malleson
- One Step Beyond as Bill Dermott
1958
- Davy as George
1957
- Perry Mason as Hubert Ambrose
- The Story of Esther Costello as Frank Wenzel
- The Strange Case of Dr. Manning as Nick Logan
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! as Lt. David Hamilton
- Code 3
- The Girl in Black Stockings as Edmund Parry
- O.S.S.
1956
- Beyond Mombasa as Eliot Hastings
- The Hostage as Bill Trailer
- Telephone Time
- The She-Creature as Police Lt. Ed James
- Quincannon, Frontier Scout as Capt. Bell
- Bermuda Affair as Chuck Walters
1955
- Gunsmoke as Portis
- The Millionaire as Rafe Peterson
- The 20th Century Fox Hour
- I Am a Camera as Clive Mortimer
- Desert Sands as Pvt. Havers
1954
1953
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
- Kiss Me Kate as Cole Porter
- The Mississippi Gambler as George Elwood
- City Detective
- The Girl on the Pier as Nick Lane
1952
- Four Star Playhouse as Peter Jeffries
- Cavalcade of America
- Captive Women as Riddon, chief of the Mutates
- The Brigand as Capt. Ruiz
1951
- Lorna Doone as Tom Faggus
- China Corsair as Paul Lowell
1950
- Lux Video Theatre as Steve Collins
- Tyrant of the Sea as Eric Hawkins
- Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard as Simon Langdon
1949
- The Lone Wolf and His Lady as Michael Lanyard
- Omoo-Omoo the Shark God as Jeff Garland
- Make Believe Ballroom as Leslie Todd
1948
- The Mating of Millie as Ralph Galloway
- The Loves of Carmen as Andrés
- The Sign of the Ram as Dr. Simon Crowdy
1947
- It Had to Be You as Oliver Harrington
- Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- Bulldog Drummond at Bay as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
1946
- Pacific Adventure as Charles Kingsford-Smith
- A Son Is Born as David Graham
1945
- To Have and Have Not as Naval Ensign (uncredited)