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Ron Randell
Acting · 1918–2005 · Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia
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.
Known for

Perry Mason
Hubert Ambrose

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Tommy Bonn

Bonanza
Carleton Ames

Mannix
1967

Bewitched
Bob Frazer

Mission: Impossible
Charles Buckman

The Wild Wild West
1965

Rawhide
Mal Thorner

Four Star Playhouse
Peter Jeffries

The F.B.I.
Ed Benson
Filmography
- 1985That's Dancing!From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
- 1983ExposedCurt
- 1977Lovers and Friends
- 1972The ProtectorsJim Palmer
- 1971WhityBenjamin Nicholson
- 1970The Young Rebels
- 1968The Mod Squad
- 1967Man in a Suitcase
- 1967Mannix
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleCharles Buckman
- 1966Savage PampasPadrón
- 1965The F.B.I.Ed Benson
- 1965The Wild Wild West
- 1964Legend of a GunfighterAl Nutting
- 1964Das Haus auf dem HügelAllan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
- 1964BewitchedBob Frazer
- 1963EspionageKenneth Dearing
- 1963The Outer LimitsHenderson James
- 1963Gold for the CaesarsCenturion Rufus
- 1963Follow the BoysBen
- 1962The Longest DayJoe Williams
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourTommy Bonn
- 1961King of KingsLucius
- 1961Most Dangerous Man AliveEddie Candell
- 1961The Americans
- 1960CheckmateRon Randell
- 1959Adventures in ParadiseMalleson
- 1959BonanzaCarleton Ames
- 1959One Step BeyondBill Dermott
- 1959RawhideMal Thorner
- 1958DavyGeorge
- 1957The Story of Esther CostelloFrank Wenzel
- 1957The Girl in Black StockingsEdmund Parry
- 1957Perry MasonHubert Ambrose
- 1957O.S.S.
- 1957Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!Lt. David Hamilton
- 1957Code 3
- 1957The Strange Case of Dr. ManningNick Logan
- 1956The HostageBill Trailer
- 1956Beyond MombasaEliot Hastings
- 1956The She-CreaturePolice Lt. Ed James
- 1956Bermuda AffairChuck Walters
- 1956Quincannon, Frontier ScoutCapt. Bell
- 1956Telephone Time
- 1955Desert SandsPvt. Havers
- 1955The 20th Century Fox Hour
- 1955GunsmokePortis
- 1955I Am a CameraClive Mortimer
- 1955The MillionaireRafe Peterson
- 1955Final Column
- 1954The Yellow Robe
- 1954Mark SaberHost
- 1953Kiss Me KateCole Porter
- 1953The Girl on the PierNick Lane
- 1953The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
- 1953City Detective
- 1953The Mississippi GamblerGeorge Elwood
- 1952Captive WomenRiddon, chief of the Mutates
- 1952Cavalcade of America
- 1952Four Star PlayhousePeter Jeffries
- 1952The BrigandCapt. Ruiz
- 1951China CorsairPaul Lowell
- 1951Lorna DooneTom Faggus
- 1950Counterspy Meets Scotland YardSimon Langdon
- 1950Lux Video TheatreSteve Collins
- 1950Tyrant of the SeaEric Hawkins
- 1949The Lone Wolf and His LadyMichael Lanyard
- 1949Omoo-Omoo the Shark GodJeff Garland
- 1949Make Believe BallroomLeslie Todd
- 1948The Loves of CarmenAndrés
- 1948The Mating of MillieRalph Galloway
- 1948The Sign of the RamDr. Simon Crowdy
- 1947It Had to Be YouOliver Harrington
- 1947Bulldog Drummond Strikes BackCaptain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- 1947Bulldog Drummond at BayCaptain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- 1946A Son Is BornDavid Graham
- 1946Pacific AdventureCharles Kingsford-Smith
- 1945To Have and Have NotNaval Ensign (uncredited)
- 1942100,000 Cobbers
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