Ron Randell
Acting • Born 1918-10-08 – Died 2005-06-11
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
76 credits
Kiss Me Kate
Movie • 1953
Cole Porter
King of Kings
Movie • 1961
Lucius
The She-Creature
Movie • 1956
Police Lt. Ed James
The Loves of Carmen
Movie • 1948
Andrés
The Girl in Black Stockings
Movie • 1957
Edmund Parry
Most Dangerous Man Alive
Movie • 1961
Eddie Candell
The Sign of the Ram
Movie • 1948
Dr. Simon Crowdy
Follow the Boys
Movie • 1963
Ben
I Am a Camera
Movie • 1955
Clive Mortimer
Omoo-Omoo the Shark God
Movie • 1949
Jeff Garland
Captive Women
Movie • 1952
Riddon, chief of the Mutates
Whity
Movie • 1971
Benjamin Nicholson
Quincannon, Frontier Scout
Movie • 1956
Capt. Bell
Savage Pampas
Movie • 1966
Padrón
The Story of Esther Costello
Movie • 1957
Frank Wenzel
The Lone Wolf and His Lady
Movie • 1949
Michael Lanyard
Gold for the Caesars
Movie • 1963
Centurion Rufus
Desert Sands
Movie • 1955
Pvt. Havers
The Brigand
Movie • 1952
Capt. Ruiz
The Hostage
Movie • 1956
Bill Trailer
Lorna Doone
Movie • 1951
Tom Faggus
The Mating of Millie
Movie • 1948
Ralph Galloway
China Corsair
Movie • 1951
Paul Lowell
Das Haus auf dem Hügel
Movie • 1964
Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
Pacific Adventure
Movie • 1946
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Exposed
Movie • 1983
Curt
Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
Movie • 1947
Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
It Had to Be You
Movie • 1947
Oliver Harrington
The Mississippi Gambler
Movie • 1953
George Elwood
To Have and Have Not
Movie • 1945
Naval Ensign (uncredited)
The Strange Case of Dr. Manning
Movie • 1957
Nick Logan
Beyond Mombasa
Movie • 1956
Eliot Hastings
A Son Is Born
Movie • 1946
David Graham
Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard
Movie • 1950
Simon Langdon
100,000 Cobbers
Movie • 1942
Legend of a Gunfighter
Movie • 1964
Al Nutting
The Girl on the Pier
Movie • 1953
Nick Lane
Tyrant of the Sea
Movie • 1950
Eric Hawkins
Bulldog Drummond at Bay
Movie • 1947
Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
Make Believe Ballroom
Movie • 1949
Leslie Todd
That's Dancing!
Movie • 1985
From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
The Longest Day
Movie • 1962
Joe Williams
Davy
Movie • 1958
George
Bermuda Affair
Movie • 1956
Chuck Walters
The F.B.I.
TV • 1965
Ed Benson
Mannix
TV • 1967
The Mod Squad
TV • 1968
Gunsmoke
TV • 1955
Portis
Perry Mason
TV • 1957
Hubert Ambrose
Bewitched
TV • 1964
Bob Frazer
Mission: Impossible
TV • 1966
Charles Buckman
The Wild Wild West
TV • 1965
Rawhide
TV • 1959
Mal Thorner
O.S.S.
TV • 1957
The Millionaire
TV • 1955
Rafe Peterson
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
TV • 1953
Lux Video Theatre
TV • 1950
Steve Collins
The Young Rebels
TV • 1970
One Step Beyond
TV • 1959
Bill Dermott
Adventures in Paradise
TV • 1959
Malleson
The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV • 1955
Man in a Suitcase
TV • 1967
Cavalcade of America
TV • 1952
Lovers and Friends
TV • 1977
Telephone Time
TV • 1956
City Detective
TV • 1953
The Outer Limits
TV • 1963
Henderson James
Code 3
TV • 1957
The Americans
TV • 1961
The Millionaire
TV • 1955
Georges Sorel
Four Star Playhouse
TV • 1952
Peter Jeffries
Checkmate
TV • 1960
Ron Randell
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV • 1962
Tommy Bonn
The Protectors
TV • 1972
Jim Palmer
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
TV • 1957
Lt. David Hamilton
Mark Saber
TV • 1954
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