Biography

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

The Bed Sitting Room

Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)

The Bargee

Ronnie

Great Comedy Moments

Host

Robin and Marian

Friar Tuck

The Gathering Storm

David Inches

The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins

Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)

30 Years of Harald & Eddi: A Crazy Pair

Self (archival footage)