Ron Randell
Actor1918–2005· Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia

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.

77 acting credits

Acting · 77

Perry Mason
7.7
TV

Perry Mason

1957

Mannix
6.8
TV

Mannix

1967

Bonanza
7.5
TV

Bonanza

1959

Bewitched
7.9
TV

Bewitched

1964

Mission: Impossible
7.6
TV

Mission: Impossible

1966

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
7.8
TV

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962

The F.B.I.
5.6
TV

The F.B.I.

1965

Four Star Playhouse
6.8
TV

Four Star Playhouse

1952

The Wild Wild West
7.6
TV

The Wild Wild West

1965

Rawhide
7.2
TV

Rawhide

1959

The Outer Limits
7.8
TV

The Outer Limits

1963

Gunsmoke
6.7
TV

Gunsmoke

1955

One Step Beyond
5.7
TV

One Step Beyond

1959

Adventures in Paradise
6.1
TV

Adventures in Paradise

1959

Checkmate
4.8
TV

Checkmate

1960

The Mod Squad
6.1
TV

The Mod Squad

1968

The Millionaire
5.8
TV

The Millionaire

1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour
6.0
TV

The 20th Century Fox Hour

1955

The Protectors
6.1
TV

The Protectors

1972

Cavalcade of America
4.6
TV

Cavalcade of America

1952

Telephone Time
6.5
TV

Telephone Time

1956

Lux Video Theatre
6.7
TV

Lux Video Theatre

1950

Espionage
10.0
TV

Espionage

1963

Man in a Suitcase
7.2
TV

Man in a Suitcase

1967

The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
8.5
TV

The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse

1953

Mark Saber
8.0
TV

Mark Saber

1954

The Longest Day
7.6
Film

The Longest Day

1962

City Detective
7.5
TV

City Detective

1953

The Americans
6.5
TV

The Americans

1961

The Young Rebels
5.7
TV

The Young Rebels

1970

Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
9.0
TV

Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!

1957

King of Kings
7.1
Film

King of Kings

1961

To Have and Have Not
7.5
Film

To Have and Have Not

1945

O.S.S.
9.0
TV

O.S.S.

1957

Code 3
6.5
TV

Code 3

1957

Kiss Me Kate
6.5
Film

Kiss Me Kate

1953

Lovers and Friends
9.0
TV

Lovers and Friends

1977

That's Dancing!
7.1
Film

That's Dancing!

1985

Savage Pampas
5.3
Film

Savage Pampas

1966

It Had to Be You
7.8
Film

It Had to Be You

1947

Exposed
4.8
Film

Exposed

1983

The She-Creature
4.1
Film

The She-Creature

1956

The Mississippi Gambler
7.2
Film

The Mississippi Gambler

1953

Desert Sands
5.0
Film

Desert Sands

1955

Gold for the Caesars
5.1
Film

Gold for the Caesars

1963

Lorna Doone
4.7
Film

Lorna Doone

1951

The Story of Esther Costello
7.0
Film

The Story of Esther Costello

1957

Whity
5.3
Film

Whity

1971

The Mating of Millie
6.9
Film

The Mating of Millie

1948

The Girl in Black Stockings
6.1
Film

The Girl in Black Stockings

1957

I Am a Camera
6.2
Film

I Am a Camera

1955

Quincannon, Frontier Scout
5.2
Film

Quincannon, Frontier Scout

1956

The Loves of Carmen
6.6
Film

The Loves of Carmen

1948

The Brigand
5.9
Film

The Brigand

1952

A Son Is Born
7.0
Film

A Son Is Born

1946

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
6.4
Film

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back

1947

Beyond Mombasa
6.8
Film

Beyond Mombasa

1956

The Sign of the Ram
6.0
Film

The Sign of the Ram

1948

The Lone Wolf and His Lady
6.0
Film

The Lone Wolf and His Lady

1949

Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard
6.2
Film

Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard

1950

The Hostage
6.3
Film

The Hostage

1956

Das Haus auf dem Hügel
9.0
Film

Das Haus auf dem Hügel

1964

Legend of a Gunfighter
6.0
Film

Legend of a Gunfighter

1964

Follow the Boys
4.6
Film

Follow the Boys

1963

Tyrant of the Sea
6.5
Film

Tyrant of the Sea

1950

Davy
5.7
Film

Davy

1958

Captive Women
5.0
Film

Captive Women

1952

Bulldog Drummond at Bay
6.5
Film

Bulldog Drummond at Bay

1947

Bermuda Affair
10.0
Film

Bermuda Affair

1956

Most Dangerous Man Alive
5.4
Film

Most Dangerous Man Alive

1961

The Girl on the Pier
7.5
Film

The Girl on the Pier

1953

Omoo-Omoo the Shark God
4.5
Film

Omoo-Omoo the Shark God

1949

China Corsair
6.3
Film

China Corsair

1951

Make Believe Ballroom
6.7
Film

Make Believe Ballroom

1949

100,000 Cobbers
8.0
Film

100,000 Cobbers

1942

The Strange Case of Dr. Manning
8.7
Film

The Strange Case of Dr. Manning

1957

Pacific Adventure
7.0
Film

Pacific Adventure

1946

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