Quick Facts
Born:
1924-01-08
Birthplace:
Tottenham, Middlesex, England, UK
Credits:
84 Total Roles
Ron Moody
Acting
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Biography
Ron Moody (born Ronald Moodnick; January 8, 1925 – June 11, 2015) was an English actor, singer, and writer. He was best known for his portrayal of Fagin in Oliver! (1968) and its 1983 Broadway revival. Other film appearances included The Mouse on the Moon (1963), The Twelve Chairs (1970), and A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995). He was married to Therese Blackbourn until his death; they had six children.
Known For
Oliver!
Fagin
Murder, She Wrote
Henry Kyle
Highway to Heaven
Arthur Krock Sr. / King Arthur
Starsky & Hutch
Derek Stafford
A Kid in King Arthur's Court
Merlin
Murder Most Foul
H. Driffold Cosgood
The Avengers
Ponsonby Hopkirk
The Avengers
Professor Jordan
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mel Brooks: Make a Noise MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | The Story of Musicals TV | Self |
| 2006 | A Sense of Carol Reed MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Moussaka & Chips MOVIE | Officer David Tomlinson |
| 2005 | Lost Dogs MOVIE | Maurice Todd |
| 2003 | Keen Eddie TV | Self |
| 2001 | Revelation MOVIE | Sir Isaac Newton |
| 1997 | Noah's Island TV | (voice) |
| 1995 | A Kid in King Arthur's Court MOVIE | Merlin |
| 1995 | Character Building MOVIE | White Stag (voice) |