
Ronnie Barker
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 25, 1929
- Died
- October 3, 2005
- Birthplace
- Bedfordshire, England, U.K.
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.
Filmography

Comedy Greats The Two Ronnies TBA
as Himself

Open All Hours: Inside Out 2026
Actor

Comedy Classics: Porridge 2022
as (archive footage)

The Two Ronnies Unseen 2019
Actor
- 30 Years of Harald & Eddi: A Crazy Pair
30 Years of Harald & Eddi: A Crazy Pair 2016
as Self (archival footage)

The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker 2012
as Archive Footage

Is Anybody There? 2009
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

Hitler: The Comedy Years 2007
as Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute 2004
as Himself

Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher 2003
as Norman Stanley Fletcher

My House in Umbria 2003
as The General

The Gathering Storm 2002
as David Inches

Great Comedy Moments 2001
as Host, Writer

The Best of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1 2001
as Self/Various

An Audience with Ronnie Corbett 1997
Actor

Just Like That! 1989
as Self

A Tribute to Tommy Cooper 1986
as Self

The Funny Side of Christmas 1982
as Albert Arkwright

By the Sea 1982
as The General, Writer

Porridge 1979
as Norman Stanley Fletcher

To See Such Fun 1977
Actor

Porridge: The Desperate Hours 1976
as Fletcher

The Picnic 1976
as The General, Writer

Robin and Marian 1976
as Friar Tuck

Porridge: No Way Out 1975
as Fletcher

The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery 1973
as various roles, Writer

The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins 1971
as Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")

A Midsummer Night's Dream 1971
as Bottom

The Odd Job 1971
as Arthur Harriman

Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town 1970
as George Bastow

Futtocks End 1970
as Gen. Futtock, Writer
- Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt 1969
as Stephen Spettigue

The Bed Sitting Room 1969
as Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)

Two off the Cuff 1969
Actor

The Man Outside 1967
as George Venaxas

A Ghost of a Chance 1967
as Mr. Prendergast

Runaway Railway 1965
as Mr. Galore

A Home of Your Own 1964
as The Cement Mixer

The Bargee 1964
as Ronnie

Father Came Too! 1964
as Josh Wicks

Doctor in Distress 1963
as Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)

The Cracksman 1963
as Yossle

Kill or Cure 1962
as Burton

Wonderful Things 1958
as Waiter (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.