Ron Cook
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 1, 1948 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1976–2026 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 101 credits in database
Biography
Ronald G. Cook is an English actor born on 1 December 1948 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. His family moved to Coventry when he was six years old. Cook attended Wyken Croft Junior School and then Caludon Castle School, and is a graduate of Rose Bruford College. He has been active in film, television and theatre since the 1970s. Cook's known credits include acting in 98 projects.
Career overview
Ronald G. Cook is an English actor born on 1 December 1948 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He has been active in film, television, and theatre since the 1970s. Cook's early life involved moving to Coventry at the age of six, where he attended Wyken Croft Junior School and later Caludon Castle School. He is a graduate of Rose Bruford College.
Cook's acting career spans numerous credits, with a total of 98 known credits. His work includes film, television, and theatre appearances. The exact nature of his roles and the specific projects he has been involved in are not specified in the available information.
As a professional actor, Cook has maintained a consistent presence in the entertainment industry for several decades. His career has been marked by a significant number of credits, indicating a diverse range of experiences in film, television, and theatre.
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Full Filmography
101 titles- Ladies First (2026) as Mr. Sachs
- The Choral (2025) as Reverend Woodhead
- The Hack (2025) as Max Mosley
- I Fought the Law (2025) as Frank Cook MP
- Sew Torn (2025) as Oskar
- The Critic (2024) as Hugh Morris
- Andor (2022) as Willi
- Empire of Light (2022) as Mr. Cooper
- Life After Life (2022) as Dr. Fellowes
- Grenfell: Scenes from the Inquiry (2022) as Richard Millett QC
- The King's Man (2021) as Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
- Des (2020) as DSI Chambers
- 18% Grey (2020) as Charlie
- The Witcher (2019) as Borch Three Jackdaws
- Chernobyl (2019) as Old Maternity Doctor
- Les Misérables (2018) as Hair and Teeth Dealer
- The City and the City (2018) as Commissar Gadlem
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Wilf
- Mr Selfridge (2013) as Mr. Crabb
- Mrs Biggs (2012) as Peter
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012) as Durdles
- Bert & Dickie (2012) as Albert
- Mrs Biggs (2012) as Peter
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Bill Calder
- Vera (2011) as Brian Gower
- National Theatre Live: King Lear (2011) as The Fool
- Time Gentlemen, Please (2010) as The Good Chap
- Time Gentlemen, Please (2010) Thanks
- Garrow's Law (2009) as Captain Baillie
- Red Riding (2009)
- The Diary of Anne Frank (2009) as Hermann Van Daan
- Personal Affairs (2009) as Bernie Lerner
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980 (2009) as Clement Smith
- The Diary of Anne Frank (2009) as Hermann Van Daan
- Little Dorrit (2008) as Chivery
- 10 Days to War (2008) as Peter
- Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story (2008) as Lord Charlie Hill
- Hot Fuzz (2007) as George Merchant
- Land of the Blind (2006) as Doc
- Confetti (2006) as Sam's Dad
- Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006) as Peter Eade
- Doctor Who (2005)
- Doctor Who (2005) as Magpie
- Doctor Who Confidential (2005)
- Funland (2005) as Hitman
- Casanova (2005) as Prisoner
- On a Clear Day (2005) as Norman
- The Merchant of Venice (2004) as Old Gobbo
- Thunderbirds (2004) as Parker
- He Knew He Was Right (2004) as Mr Bozzle
- No Strings Attached: The Making of Thunderbirds (2004) as Self
- Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003) as Isambard Kingdom Brunel
- The Other Boleyn Girl (2003) as Thomas Cromwell
- Hornblower: Loyalty (2003) as Steward James Doughty
- Hornblower: Duty (2003) as Steward James Doughty
- The Lost Prince (2003) as Lloyd George
- Foyle's War (2002) as Eddie Baker
- 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Derek
- Fields of Gold (2002) as Dave McArdle
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (2002) as Barrymore
- Dead Gorgeous (2002) as Hector
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Dr. Milan Vaspovic
- Charlotte Gray (2001) as Mirabel
- Lucky Break (2001) as Perry
- Chocolat (2000) as Alphonse Marceau
- 102 Dalmatians (2000) as Mr. Button
- Quills (2000) as Napoleon
- Topsy-Turvy (1999) as Richard D'Oyly Carte
- Hornblower (1998) as Doughty
- Let the Good Times Roll (1998) as Drug Dealer
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Bernard Flack
- The Odyssey (1997) as Eurybates
- The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling (1997) as Benjamin Partridge
- Secrets & Lies (1996) as Stuart
- Bramwell (1995) as Percy Banks
- Sharpe's Honour (1994) as Napoleon Bonaparte
- Sharpe (1993) as Napoleon
- The Detectives (1993) as Blind Billy
- Maigret (1992)
- Turbulence (1991) as Harry
- The Chief (1990) as James Baddeley
- The Fool (1990)
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) as Mews
- The Singing Detective (1986) as First Mysterious Man
- Day To Remember (1986) as Graham
- Girls On Top (1985) as Ian
- Number One (1985) as 'The Wasp'
- The Bill (1984)
- Scandalous (1984) as 3rd Taxi Driver
- Blackadder (1983) as Sean, the Irish
- Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Third Messinger to the King / Countess' Porter
- Henry VI Part 2 (1983) as Richard Plantagenet
- Henry VI Part 3 (1983) as Richard, Duke of Gloucester
- The Tragedy of Richard III (1983) as Richard III
- The Young Ones (1982) as Convict
- The Merry Wives of Windsor (1982) as Peter Simple
- The Magic Shop (1982)
- Bergerac (1981) as Reggie Betts
- Life of Shakespeare (1978) as Jack Rice
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as Jack Rice
- Secrets of a Superstud (1976) as Telegram Boy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ron Cook best known for?
Ron Cook is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ladies First (2026), The Choral (2025), I Fought the Law (2025), Sew Torn (2025).
When and where was Ron Cook born?
Ron Cook was born on December 1, 1948 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
How many credits does Ron Cook have?
Ron Cook has accumulated over 101 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2026.
What is Ron Cook's background in cinema and television?
Ronald G. Cook is an English actor born on 1 December 1948 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. His family moved to Coventry when he was six years old. Cook attended Wyken Croft Junior School and then Caludon Castle School, and is a graduate of Rose Bruford College. He has been active in film, television and t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as Jack Rice — aged about 29
- Chernobyl (2019) as Old Maternity Doctor — aged about 70
- Andor (2022) as Willi — aged about 73
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Wilf — aged about 65
- Doctor Who Confidential (2005) — aged about 56
- Sharpe (1993) as Napoleon — aged about 44
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