Ronald Fraser

Career overview

Ronald Gordon Fraser was a British character actor born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England, UK, on April 11, 1930. During a career spanning from the 1950s to the 1990s, he appeared in numerous British plays, films, and television shows. Outside of his acting work, Fraser was a familiar figure in West End clubs during the 1960s, where he held a long-standing reputation as a heavy drinker.

His extensive acting credits include appearances in The Long and the Short and the Tall in 1961, The Best of Enemies in 1961, and Flight of the Phoenix in 1965. His television and film work continued through the decades with roles in The Avengers in 1965, The Killing of Sister George in 1968, and the television series The Misfit from 1970 to 1971. Later credits include Pygmalion in 1973, Swallows and Amazons in 1974, Come Play With Me in 1977, and The Wild Geese in 1978.

Fraser further expanded his television and film resume with appearances in Spooner's Patch in 1979, Trail of the Pink Panther in 1982, Tangiers in 1982, and Absolute Beginners. Additional credits associated with his career include Doctor Who, Pennies from Heaven, and Inspektor Reagan. Fraser passed away on March 13, 1997, at the age of 66.