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.
Acted in 57
2020s
- 2026
Open All Hours: Inside Out
Movie
- 2022
Comedy Classics: Porridge
(archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
The Two Ronnies Unseen
Movie
- 2012
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Archive Footage
2000s
- 2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2005
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
TV
The Best of Ronnie Barker
TV
- 2003
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Norman Stanley Fletcher
My House in Umbria
The General
- 2002
- 2000
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
TV
1990s
- 1997
An Audience with Ronnie Corbett
Movie
1980s
- 1988
Clarence
Clarence · 6 episodes
- 1986
The Two Ronnies In Australia
Various Roles · 6 episodes
- 1984
The Magnificent Evans
Plantagenet Evans · 6 episodes
- 1982
The Funny Side of Christmas
Albert Arkwright
By the Sea
The General
1970s
- 1979
Porridge
Norman Stanley Fletcher
- 1978
Going Straight
Norman Stanley Fletcher · 6 episodes
- 1977
To See Such Fun
Movie
- 1976
Porridge: The Desperate Hours
Fletcher
The Picnic
The General
Open All Hours
Albert Arkwright · 25 episodes
- 1975
Porridge: No Way Out
Fletcher
- 1974
- 1973
The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery
various roles
Seven of One
Albert Arkwright, Norman Stanley Fletcher, Sam Cobbett, Albert Spanner, Harry Norvel, Alan Joyce, Evan Owen / Grandpa Owen · 1 episode
- 1972
- 1971
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bottom
The Best Of The Two Ronnies
TV
The Odd Job
Arthur Harriman
Six Dates with Barker
Fred, Inspector Alexander, Arthur Harriman, Lola / Fritz Braun, Dr Swanton, Prince Boffo · 1 episode
- 1970
Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town
George Bastow
Futtocks End
Gen. Futtock
1960s
- 1969
Hark at Barker
Lord Rustless / Various Characters · 15 episodes
Two off the Cuff
Movie
- 1967
The Man Outside
George Venaxas
A Ghost of a Chance
Mr. Prendergast
- 1965
Runaway Railway
Mr. Galore
- 1964
A Home of Your Own
The Cement Mixer
The Bargee
Ronnie
Father Came Too!
Josh Wicks
- 1963
Doctor in Distress
Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
The Cracksman
Yossle
- 1962
Kill or Cure
Burton
- 1961
1950s
- 1958
Christmas Night with the Stars
TV
Wonderful Things
Waiter (uncredited)
- 1957
Theatre Night
Perigord · 1 episode
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
Grimwood · 1 episode
Wrote 9
2000s
- 2001
Great Comedy Moments
Writer
1980s
- 1988
Clarence
Writer
- 1982
By the Sea
Writer
1970s
- 1976
The Picnic
Writer
- 1973
The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery
Writer
Seven of One
Writer
- 1971
Six Dates with Barker
Writer
- 1970
Futtocks End
Writer
Created 7
2000s
- 2005
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
Creator
1980s
- 1988
Clarence
Creator
1970s
- 1973
Seven of One
Creator
- 1971
Six Dates with Barker
Creator
1960s
- 1969
Hark at Barker
Creator
No release date
By the Sea
Creator
Appearances12
2010s
- 2013
The Two Ronnies Spectacle
Himself · 3 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Is Anybody There?
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2004
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute
Himself
- 2001
Great Comedy Moments
Host
The Best of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1
Self/Various
1980s
- 1989
Just Like That!
Self
- 1986
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
Self
- 1982
- 1980
The Big Show
Self · 2 episodes
1970s
- 1978
No release date
Comedy Greats The Two Ronnies
Himself