Acting · Sydney, New South Wales, Austrailia · Born October 8, 1918
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.
MovieThat's Dancing!
1985
as From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
MovieExposed
1983
as Curt
TVLovers and Friends
1977
TVThe Protectors
1972
as Jim Palmer
MovieWhity
1971
as Benjamin Nicholson
TVThe Young Rebels
1970
TVThe Mod Squad
1968
TVMan in a Suitcase
1967
TVMannix
1967
TVMission: Impossible
1966
as Charles Buckman
MovieSavage Pampas
1966
as Padrón
TVThe F.B.I.
1965
as Ed Benson
TVThe Wild Wild West
1965
MovieLegend of a Gunfighter
1964
as Al Nutting
MovieDas Haus auf dem Hügel
1964
as Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
TVBewitched
1964
as Bob Frazer
TVEspionage
1963
as Kenneth Dearing
TVThe Outer Limits
1963
as Henderson James
MovieGold for the Caesars
1963
as Centurion Rufus
MovieFollow the Boys
1963
as Ben
MovieThe Longest Day
1962
as Joe Williams
TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Tommy Bonn
MovieKing of Kings
1961
as Lucius
MovieMost Dangerous Man Alive
1961
as Eddie Candell
TVThe Americans
1961
TVCheckmate
1960
as Ron Randell
TVAdventures in Paradise
1959
as Malleson
TVBonanza
1959
as Carleton Ames
TVOne Step Beyond
1959
as Bill Dermott
TVRawhide
1959
as Mal Thorner
MovieDavy
1958
as George
MovieThe Story of Esther Costello
1957
as Frank Wenzel
MovieThe Girl in Black Stockings
1957
as Edmund Parry
TVPerry Mason
1957
as Hubert Ambrose
O.S.S.
1957
Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!
1957
as Lt. David Hamilton
TVCode 3
1957
The Strange Case of Dr. Manning
1957
as Nick Logan
MovieThe Hostage
1956
as Bill Trailer
MovieBeyond Mombasa
1956
as Eliot Hastings
MovieThe She-Creature
1956
as Police Lt. Ed James
MovieBermuda Affair
1956
as Chuck Walters
MovieQuincannon, Frontier Scout
1956
as Capt. Bell
TVTelephone Time
1956
MovieDesert Sands
1955
as Pvt. Havers
TVThe 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
TVGunsmoke
1955
as Portis
MovieI Am a Camera
1955
as Clive Mortimer
TVThe Millionaire
1955
as Rafe Peterson
Final Column
1955
The Yellow Robe
1954
TVMark Saber
1954
as Host
MovieKiss Me Kate
1953
as Cole Porter
MovieThe Girl on the Pier
1953
as Nick Lane
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
1953
TVCity Detective
1953
MovieThe Mississippi Gambler
1953
as George Elwood
MovieCaptive Women
1952
as Riddon, chief of the Mutates
TVCavalcade of America
1952
TVFour Star Playhouse
1952
as Peter Jeffries
MovieThe Brigand
1952
as Capt. Ruiz
MovieChina Corsair
1951
as Paul Lowell
MovieLorna Doone
1951
as Tom Faggus
MovieCounterspy Meets Scotland Yard
1950
as Simon Langdon
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Steve Collins
MovieTyrant of the Sea
1950
as Eric Hawkins
MovieThe Lone Wolf and His Lady
1949
as Michael Lanyard
MovieOmoo-Omoo the Shark God
1949
as Jeff Garland
MovieMake Believe Ballroom
1949
as Leslie Todd
MovieThe Loves of Carmen
1948
as Andrés
MovieThe Mating of Millie
1948
as Ralph Galloway
MovieThe Sign of the Ram
1948
as Dr. Simon Crowdy
MovieIt Had to Be You
1947
as Oliver Harrington
MovieBulldog Drummond Strikes Back
1947
as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
MovieBulldog Drummond at Bay
1947
as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
A Son Is Born
1946
as David Graham
MoviePacific Adventure
1946
as Charles Kingsford-Smith
MovieTo Have and Have Not
1945
as Naval Ensign (uncredited)
Movie100,000 Cobbers
1942
