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

Robin and Marian

Friar Tuck

The Bed Sitting Room

Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Gathering Storm

David Inches

My House in Umbria

The General

The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins

Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")

Open All Hours: Inside Out

A Home of Your Own

The Cement Mixer