Ron Randell

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: Acting

Born: Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia, 1918-10-08

Died: 2005-06-11

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1942	100,000 Cobbers		0
2	1945	To Have and Have Not	Naval Ensign (uncredited)	75
3	1946	Pacific Adventure	Charles Kingsford-Smith	65
4	1946	A Son Is Born	David Graham	0
5	1947	Bulldog Drummond at Bay	Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond	60
6	1947	Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back	Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond	58
7	1947	It Had to Be You	Oliver H. P. Harrington	65
8	1948	The Sign of the Ram	Dr. Simon Crowdy	58
9	1948	The Mating of Millie	Ralph Galloway	68
10	1948	The Loves of Carmen	Andrés	67
11	1949	Make Believe Ballroom	Leslie Todd	55
12	1949	Omoo-Omoo the Shark God	Jeff Garland	37
13	1949	The Lone Wolf and His Lady	Michael Lanyard	50
14	1950	Tyrant of the Sea	Eric Hawkins	0
15	1950	Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard	Simon Langdon	57
16	1951	Lorna Doone	Tom Faggus	46
17	1951	China Corsair	Paul Lowell	55
18	1952	The Brigand	Capt. Ruiz	55
19	1952	Captive Women	Riddon, chief of the Mutates	46
20	1953	The Mississippi Gambler	George Elwood	69
21	1953	The Girl on the Pier	Nick Lane	60
22	1953	Kiss Me Kate	Cole Porter	64
23	1955	I Am a Camera	Clive Mortimer	60
24	1955	Desert Sands	Pvt. Havers	44
25	1956	Quincannon, Frontier Scout	Capt. Bell	44
26	1956	Bermuda Affair	Chuck Walters	0
27	1956	The She-Creature	Police Lt. Ed James	41
28	1956	Beyond Mombasa	Eliot Hastings	71
29	1956	The Hostage	Bill Trailer	57
30	1957	The Strange Case of Dr. Manning	Nick Logan	80
31	1957	The Girl in Black Stockings	Edmund Parry	61
32	1957	The Story of Esther Costello	Frank Wenzel	69
33	1958	Davy	George	50
34	1961	Most Dangerous Man Alive	Eddie Candell	49
35	1961	King of Kings	Lucius	71
36	1962	The Longest Day	Joe Williams	76
37	1963	Follow the Boys	Ben	42
38	1963	Gold for the Caesars	Centurion Rufus	42
39	1964	Das Haus auf dem Hügel	Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar	0
40	1964	Legend of a Gunfighter	Al Nutting	50
41	1966	Savage Pampas	Padrón	54
42	1971	Whity	Benjamin Nicholson	52
43	1983	Exposed	Curt	45
44	1985	That's Dancing!	From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)	70

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1950	Lux Video Theatre	Steve Collins	63
2	1952	Four Star Playhouse	Peter Jeffries	63
3	1952	Cavalcade of America		35
4	1953	City Detective		70
5	1953	The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse		0
6	1954	Mark Saber		70
7	1955	The Millionaire	Rafe Peterson	50
8	1955	The Millionaire	Georges Sorel	50
9	1955	Gunsmoke	Portis	66
10	1955	The 20th Century Fox Hour		54
11	1956	Telephone Time		63
12	1957	Code 3		53
13	1957	O.S.S.		0
14	1957	Perry Mason	Hubert Ambrose	77
15	1959	Rawhide	Mal Thorner	72
16	1959	One Step Beyond	Bill Dermott	56
17	1959	Adventures in Paradise	Malleson	57
18	1960	Checkmate	Ron Randell	41
19	1961	The Americans		60
20	1962	The Alfred Hitchcock Hour	Tommy Bonn	78
21	1963	The Outer Limits	Henderson James	78
22	1964	Bewitched	Bob Frazer	79
23	1965	The Wild Wild West		75
24	1965	The F.B.I.	Ed Benson	55
25	1966	Mission: Impossible	Charles Buckman	76
26	1967	Mannix		67
27	1967	Man in a Suitcase		70
28	1968	The Mod Squad		63
29	1970	The Young Rebels		45
30	1972	The Protectors	Jim Palmer	56
31	1977	Lovers and Friends		0

Ron Randell

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