Ronald Adam
Acting Born Dec 29, 1896 Died Mar 27, 1979 Bromyard, Herefordshire, England, UK 107 credits
Biography
Ronald Adam works in acting. Born December 29, 1896 in Bromyard, Herefordshire, England, UK. Died March 27, 1979. Archytele tracks 107 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Joan Hickson
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Joan Sims
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Cyril Chamberlain
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Dennis Price
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Gibb McLaughlin
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Clive Morton
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Laurence Naismith
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André Morell
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Miles Malleson
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Brian Worth
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Career timeline
Something's WrongQuestion of Love
Victorian ScandalsThe Portland Millions
The Man from NowhereChildren of Rage
The Ruling Class
JusticeZeppelin
The Six Wives of Henry VIIIThe Suicide ClubSong of Norway
The Main Chance
Nearest and Dearest
ITV Playhouse
Mystery and ImaginationWho Killed the Cat?The Death of Socrates
Gideon's WayGideon's Way
Theatre 625Story ParadeThe Tomb of Ligeia
EspionageThe Haunting
Postman's KnockThe Golden RabbitTwo Letter Alibi
The AvengersStryker of the YardOffbeatThree on a Spree
And the Same to YouSnowballShoot to Kill
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.Please Turn Over
The Golden Disc
Woman and the HunterThe Naked TruthSea WifeCarry On AdmiralKill Me Tomorrow
The Count of Monte CristoAround the World in 80 DaysAssignment RedheadThe Man Who Never WasPrivate's Progress
The Million Pound NoteThe Black KnightForbidden CargoTo Dorothy, a SonThe Beachcomber
Malta StoryFlannelfoot
Angels One FiveHindle WakesTop SecretCircumstantial Evidence
The Lavender Hill MobCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.Laughter in ParadiseMr. Denning Drives NorthFortune in Diamonds
Seven Days to NoonShadow of the PastMy Daughter Joy
Christopher ColumbusBlack MagicUnder CapricornHelter SkelterObsession
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Take My LifeFame Is the SpurThe Phantom Shot
Morning DepartureGreen for Danger
Journey TogetherPink String and Sealing Wax
Full Filmography
107 titles- Something's Wrong (1978) as Old Man
- Question of Love (1978) as Le juge anglais
- Victorian Scandals (1976) as Mr Chichele Plowden
- The Portland Millions (1976) as Mr. Chichele Plowden
- The Man from Nowhere (1975) as George Harvey
- Children of Rage (1975)
- The Ruling Class (1972) as Lord
- Justice (1971) as Sir William
- Zeppelin (1971) as Prime Minister
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Cardinal Campeggio
- The Suicide Club (1970) as Sir Montague Malthus
- Song of Norway (1970) as Gade
- The Main Chance (1969) as Sir Charles Braithwaite
- Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Magistrate
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Armitage
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Sir Montague Malthus
- Who Killed the Cat? (1966) as Gregory
- The Death of Socrates (1966) as Crito
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Mr. Baker
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Sir Robert Copthorne
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Sir Godfrey McKellar
- Story Parade (1964) as George Norville
- The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) as Minister at Graveside
- Espionage (1963) as Roger Upton
- The Haunting (1963) as Eldridge Harper
- Postman's Knock (1962) as Mr. Fordyce
- The Golden Rabbit (1962)
- Two Letter Alibi (1962) as Sir John Fawcett
- The Avengers (1961)
- Stryker of the Yard (1961)
- Offbeat (1961) as J. B. Wykeham
- Three on a Spree (1961) as Judge
- And the Same to You (1960) as Trout (as Ronald Adams)
- Snowball (1960) as Mr. King
- Shoot to Kill (1960) as Wood
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Sir John Farthing
- Please Turn Over (1959) as Mr. Appleton
- The Golden Disc (1958) as Mr. Dryden
- Woman and the Hunter (1957) as Inspector McGregor
- The Naked Truth (1957) as Chemist (uncredited)
- Sea Wife (1957) as Army Padre
- Carry On Admiral (1957) as First Sea Lord
- Kill Me Tomorrow (1957) as Mr. Brook
- The Surgeon's Knife (1957) as Major Tilling
- Inside Information (1957)
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Club Steward
- Assignment Redhead (1956) as Scammel / Dumetrius
- The Man Who Never Was (1956) as Adams
- Private's Progress (1956) as Doctor at Medical
- Reach for the Sky (1956) as Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
- Tons of Trouble (1956) as Psychiatrist
- The Million Pound Note (1954) as Samuel Clements
- The Black Knight (1954) as The Abbot
- Forbidden Cargo (1954) as Mr. Bennett
- To Dorothy, a Son (1954) as Parsons
- The Beachcomber (1954) as Sir Henry Johnstone (uncredited)
- Johnny-on-the-Spot (1954) as Insp. Beveridge
- Front Page Story (1954)
- Malta Story (1953) as Operations Room Controller
- Flannelfoot (1953) as Insp. Duggan
- Angels One Five (1952) as Group Controller
- Hindle Wakes (1952) as Mr. Nat Jeffcote
- Top Secret (1952) as Barworth Controller
- Circumstantial Evidence (1952) as Sir William Hanson QC
- The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) as Turner
- Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951) as Adm. McCartney
- Laughter in Paradise (1951) as Bank Manager
- Mr. Denning Drives North (1951) as Coroner
- Fortune in Diamonds (1951) as Van Thaal
- Hell Is Sold Out (1951) as Specialist
- The Late Edwina Black (1951) as Head-Master
- Seven Days to Noon (1950) as Arthur Lytton, the Prime Minister
- Shadow of the Past (1950) as solicitor
- My Daughter Joy (1950) as Col. Fogarty
- Christopher Columbus (1949) as Talavera
- Black Magic (1949) as Court President
- Under Capricorn (1949) as Mr. Riggs
- Helter Skelter (1949) as Director General of the BBC (uncredited)
- Obsession (1949) as Talkative, balding club member
- Boys in Brown (1949) as Judge
- All Over the Town (1949) as Sam Vane
- Diamond City (1949)
- The Bad Lord Byron (1949) as Judge
- That Dangerous Age (1949) as Prosecutor
- The Case of Charles Peace (1949) as Counsel for Defence
- Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) as Macleod
- Take My Life (1947) as Det Sgt Hawkins - Deaf Man
- Fame Is the Spur (1947) as Radshaws' Doctor (uncredited)
- The Phantom Shot (1947) as Caleb Horder
- Morning Departure (1946) as Lt. McFee
- Green for Danger (1946) as Dr. White
- Journey Together (1945) as Commanding Officer at Falcon Field
- Pink String and Sealing Wax (1945)
- Escape to Danger (1943) as George Merrick
- The Foreman Went to France (1942) as Sir Charles Fawcett, Managing Director
- The Big Blockade (1942) as German businessman (uncredited)
- Meet Maxwell Archer (1940) as Nicolides
- At the Villa Rose (1940) as Mons. Besnard
- The Lion Has Wings (1939) as German Bomber Chief
- Q Planes (1939) as Pollack - Aviation Engineer
- Inspector Hornleigh (1939) as Wittens
- Hell's Cargo (1939) as Capt. Dukes
- The Missing People (1939) as Surtees
- The Drum (1938) as Major Gregoff
- Kate Plus Ten (1938) as Police Chief
- Strange Boarders (1938) as Barstow
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ronald Adam best known for?
Ronald Adam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including K-ON! (2009), The Ruling Class (1972), Justice (1971), Zeppelin (1971).
When and where was Ronald Adam born?
Ronald Adam was born on December 29, 1896 in Bromyard, Herefordshire, England, UK. They passed away on March 27, 1979.
How many credits does Ronald Adam have?
Ronald Adam has accumulated over 107 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 1978.
Ronald Adam by the numbers
107credits
92films
15TV series
1938–1978active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Sir Charles Braithwaite — aged about 72
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Cardinal Campeggio — aged about 73
- The Avengers (1961) — aged about 64
- Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Magistrate — aged about 71
- Fortune in Diamonds (1951) as Van Thaal — aged about 54
- Justice (1971) as Sir William — aged about 74
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