Ron Randell
Acting
Born October 8, 1918, Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia
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
- 1985That's Dancing! — From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
- 1983Exposed — Curt
- Lovers and Friends
- The Protectors — Jim Palmer
- 1971Whity — Benjamin Nicholson
- The Young Rebels
- The Mod Squad
- Man in a Suitcase
- Mannix
- Mission: Impossible — Charles Buckman
- 1966Savage Pampas — Padrón
- The F.B.I. — Ed Benson
- The Wild Wild West
- Bewitched — Bob Frazer
- 1964Das Haus auf dem Hügel — Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
- 1964Legend of a Gunfighter — Al Nutting
- Espionage — Kenneth Dearing
- 1963Follow the Boys — Ben
- 1963Gold for the Caesars — Centurion Rufus
- The Outer Limits — Henderson James
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour — Tommy Bonn
- 1962The Longest Day — Joe Williams
- 1961King of Kings — Lucius
- 1961Most Dangerous Man Alive — Eddie Candell
- The Americans
- Checkmate — Ron Randell
- Adventures in Paradise — Malleson
- Bonanza — Carleton Ames
- One Step Beyond — Bill Dermott
- Rawhide — Mal Thorner
- 1958Davy — George
- Code 3
- O.S.S.
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! — Lt. David Hamilton
- Perry Mason — Hubert Ambrose
- 1957The Girl in Black Stockings — Edmund Parry
- 1957The Story of Esther Costello — Frank Wenzel
- 1957The Strange Case of Dr. Manning — Nick Logan
- 1956Bermuda Affair — Chuck Walters
- 1956Beyond Mombasa — Eliot Hastings
- 1956Quincannon, Frontier Scout — Capt. Bell
- Telephone Time
- 1956The Hostage — Bill Trailer
- 1956The She-Creature — Police Lt. Ed James
- 1955Desert Sands — Pvt. Havers
- 1955Final Column
- Gunsmoke — Portis
- 1955I Am a Camera — Clive Mortimer
- The 20th Century Fox Hour
- The Millionaire — Rafe Peterson, Georges Sorel
- Mark Saber — Host
- 1954The Yellow Robe
- City Detective
- 1953Kiss Me Kate — Cole Porter
- 1953The Girl on the Pier — Nick Lane
- 1953The Mississippi Gambler — George Elwood
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
- 1952Captive Women — Riddon, chief of the Mutates
- Cavalcade of America
- Four Star Playhouse — Peter Jeffries
- 1952The Brigand — Capt. Ruiz
- 1951China Corsair — Paul Lowell
- 1951Lorna Doone — Tom Faggus
- 1950Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard — Simon Langdon
- Lux Video Theatre — Steve Collins
- 1950Tyrant of the Sea — Eric Hawkins
- 1949Make Believe Ballroom — Leslie Todd
- 1949Omoo-Omoo the Shark God — Jeff Garland
- 1949The Lone Wolf and His Lady — Michael Lanyard
- 1948The Loves of Carmen — Andrés
- 1948The Mating of Millie — Ralph Galloway
- 1948The Sign of the Ram — Dr. Simon Crowdy
- 1947Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back — Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- 1947Bulldog Drummond at Bay — Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- 1947It Had to Be You — Oliver Harrington
- 1946A Son Is Born — David Graham
- 1946Pacific Adventure — Charles Kingsford-Smith
- 1945To Have and Have Not — Naval Ensign (uncredited)
- 1942100,000 Cobbers