Ronald Shiner
Biography
Ronald Alfred Shiner was a British stand-up comedian and comedic actor whose career spanned film, West End theatre, and music hall. Born in London on June 8, 1903, his diverse early pursuits included serving as a Royal Northwest Mounted Police Officer, soldier, and film extra, alongside working as a farmer, greengrocer, milkman, and bookie's clerk. Shiner achieved widespread fame through stage performances, appearing in 1,700 performances of Worm's Eye View from 1945 to 1947 and later starring in Seagulls Over Sorrento for 2,000 performances between 1950 and 1954. During the height of his career, he insured his nose for ten thousand pounds. Shiner died in London on June 29, 1966, at the age of 63, and in his retirement owned a pub at Blackboys in Sussex.
Career overview
Ronald Alfred Shiner was a British stand-up comedian and comedy actor whose career encompassed film, West End theatre, and music hall. Born in London on June 8, 1903, his path to the entertainment industry was varied. Before establishing himself as an actor and comedian, he worked as a Royal Northwest Mounted Police Officer, farmer, greengrocer, milkman, bookie's clerk, soldier, and film extra.
Shiner shot to fame by appearing in 1,700 performances of the stage hit Worm's Eye View from 1945 to 1947. He later surpassed that achievement by appearing in the play Seagulls Over Sorrento for 2,000 performances between 1950 and 1954. At the height of his career, he insured his nose for ten thousand pounds, noting that it was his beak that made people laugh.
During his life, Shiner accumulated sixty-nine known acting credits in film and television according to database records. In his retirement, he owned a pub located at Blackboys in Sussex. Ronald Shiner passed away in London on June 29, 1966, at the age of sixty-three.
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69 titles- The Night We Got the Bird (1960) as Cecil Gibson
- The Navy Lark (1959) as CPO Banyard
- Operation Bullshine (1959) as Gunner Slocum
- Girls at Sea (1958) as Marine Ogg
- Theatre Night (1957) as Bertie Skidmore
- Carry On Admiral (1957) as Salty Simpson
- Not Wanted on Voyage (1957) as Higgins
- My Wife's Family (1956) as Doc Knott
- Dry Rot (1956) as Alf Tubbe
- Keep It Clean (1956) as Bert Lane
- Aunt Clara (1954) as Henry Martin
- Up to His Neck (1954) as Jack Carter
- Innocents in Paris (1953) as Dicky Bird
- Laughing Anne (1953) as Nobby Clark
- Top of the Form (1953) as 'Professor' Fortescue
- The Magic Box (1952) as Fairground Barker
- Little Big Shot (1952) as Henry Harkwood
- Reluctant Heroes (1952) as Sergeant Bell
- Worm's Eye View (1951) as Sam Porter
- Forbidden (1949) as Dan Collins
- The Adventures of Dusty Bates (1947) as 'Squeaky' Watts
- The Man Within (1947) as Cockney Harry
- George in Civvy Street (1946) as Fingers
- Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) as 2nd Porter
- I Live in Grosvenor Square (1945) as Paratrooper
- Bees in Paradise (1944) as Ronald Wild
- The Gentle Sex (1943) as Racegoer
- My Learned Friend (1943) as Man in Wilson's Bar
- Get Cracking (1943) as Everett Manley
- Miss London Ltd. (1943) as Sailor Meredith
- Thursday's Child (1943) as Joe
- They Flew Alone (1942) as Mechanic
- The Young Mr. Pitt (1942) as Man in Stocks
- The Big Blockade (1942) as Shipping clerk (uncredited)
- Unpublished Story (1942) as Agitator
- Sabotage at Sea (1942) as Ernie (the cook)
- The Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942) as Porter
- King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942) as Sergeant
- Those Kids from Town (1942) as Mr. Burns
- The Balloon Goes Up (1942) as Sergeant Shiner
- Old Bill and Son (1941) as Bert
- South American George (1941) as Swifty
- Let George Do It! (1940) as Musician (uncredited)
- The Case of the Frightened Lady (1940) as Sergeant Totty
- Salvage with a Smile (1940) as Dustman
- The Middle Watch (1940) as Engineer
- Spare a Copper (1940) as Piano Mover
- The Gang's All Here (1939) as Spider Ferris
- Flying Fifty-Five (1939) as Scrubby Oaks
- Come on George! (1939) as Nat
- Trouble Brewing (1939) as Bridgewater
- The Nursemaid Who Disappeared (1939)
- The Mind of Mr. Reeder (1939) as Sam Hackett
- The Missing People (1939) as Sam Hackett
- St. Martin's Lane (1938) as Barman (uncredited)
- They Drive by Night (1938) as Charlie
- A Yank at Oxford (1938) as Bicycle Repairman (uncredited)
- The Black Tulip (1937) as Hendrik
- Beauty and the Barge (1937) as Augustus
- Dinner at the Ritz (1937) as Sydney
- London Melody (1937) as Pickpocket on Trial
- Excuse My Glove (1936) as Perky Pat
- Limelight (1936) as Asst. Stage Manager
- Squibs (1935) as Bill
- Gentlemen's Agreement (1935) as Jim Ferrin
- It's a Bet (1935) as Fair Man
- Once a Thief (1935) as Alice's Young Man
- Wild Boy (1934) as Bit
- Doctor's Orders (1934) as Miggs
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ronald Shiner best known for?
Ronald Shiner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Operation Bullshine (1959), Girls at Sea (1958), Not Wanted on Voyage (1957), Dry Rot (1956).
When and where was Ronald Shiner born?
Ronald Shiner was born on June 8, 1903 in London, England, UK. They passed away on June 29, 1966.
How many credits does Ronald Shiner have?
Ronald Shiner has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 1960.
What is Ronald Shiner's background in cinema and television?
Ronald Alfred Shiner was a British stand-up comedian and comedic actor whose career spanned film, West End theatre, and music hall. Born in London on June 8, 1903, his diverse early pursuits included serving as a Royal Northwest Mounted Police Officer, soldier, and film extra, alongside working as a farmer, greengrocer...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dry Rot (1956) as Alf Tubbe — aged about 53
- Girls at Sea (1958) as Marine Ogg — aged about 55
- Not Wanted on Voyage (1957) as Higgins — aged about 54
- Trouble Brewing (1939) as Bridgewater — aged about 36
- The Magic Box (1952) as Fairground Barker — aged about 49
- Operation Bullshine (1959) as Gunner Slocum — aged about 56
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