Ronnie Barker
Known for ActingBorn 1929-09-25 — died 2005-10-03Bedfordshire, England, U.K.
Ronald William George Barker (25 September 1929 - 3 October 2005) was an English actor, comedian and writer. He was known for roles in British comedy television series such as Porridge, The Two Ronnies, and Open All Hours. Barker began acting in Oxford amateur dramatics while working as a bank clerk, having dropped out of higher education.
Known for
Robin and Marian
1976 · as Friar Tuck
Is Anybody There?
2009 · as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Porridge
1979 · as Norman Stanley Fletcher
The Bed Sitting Room
1969 · as Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)
The Bargee
1964 · as Ronnie
The Gathering Storm
2002 · as David Inches
Charley's Aunt
1969 · as Stephen Spettigue
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1971 · as Bottom
My House in Umbria
2003 · as The General
Kill or Cure
1962 · as Burton
Open All Hours: Inside Out
2026
The Cracksman
1963 · as Yossle
The Man Outside
1967 · as George Venaxas
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 · as Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)
Doctor in Distress
1963 · as Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
1971 · as Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
A Ghost of a Chance
1967 · as Mr. Prendergast
Porridge: No Way Out
1975 · as Fletcher