Ronnie Barker
Acting Born Sep 25, 1929 Died Oct 3, 2005 Bedfordshire, England, U.K. 125 credits
Biography
Ronnie Barker was an English actor, comedian, and writer. He began acting in Oxford amateur dramatics while working as a bank clerk, having dropped out of higher education. Barker was known for his work in British comedy television series.
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Frequent co-stars
David Jason
6 shared titles
Josephine Tewson
4 shared titles
Fulton Mackay
3 shared titles
Brian Wilde
3 shared titles
Richard Beckinsale
2 shared titles
Tony Osoba
2 shared titles
Michael Barrington
2 shared titles
Patricia Brake
2 shared titles
John Lawrence
2 shared titles
Bill Maynard
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Open All Hours: Inside Out
Comedy Classics: Porridge
The Two Ronnies Unseen Sketches
The Two Ronnies Spectacle
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Is Anybody There?
Hitler: The Comedy Years
The Two Ronnies SketchbookThe Two Ronnies Sketchbook · CreatorThe Best of Ronnie Barker
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute
My House in UmbriaLife Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
The Gathering Storm
The Best of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
An Audience with Ronnie Corbett
Just Like That!
ClarenceClarence · WriterClarence · Creator
The Two Ronnies In AustraliaA Tribute to Tommy Cooper
The Magnificent Evans
WoganThe Funny Side of ChristmasBy the SeaBy the Sea · Writer
The Big Show
Porridge
An Audience with...Going Straight
To See Such Fun
Open All HoursRobin and MarianThe PicnicThe Picnic · WriterPorridge: The Desperate Hours
Porridge: No Way Out
Porridge
Seven of OneSeven of OneSeven of OneSeven of OneSeven of One
SykesHis Lordship Entertains
The Two RonniesThe Two Ronnies · WriterThe Two Ronnies · CreatorSix Dates with BarkerSix Dates with Barker
Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in TownFuttocks EndFuttocks End · Writer
Full Filmography
125 titles- Open All Hours: Inside Out (2026)
- Comedy Classics: Porridge (2022) as (archive footage)
- The Two Ronnies Unseen Sketches (2019)
- The Two Ronnies Spectacle (2013) as Himself
- The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker (2012) as Archive Footage
- Is Anybody There? (2009) as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Norman Stanley Fletcher (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Two Ronnies Sketchbook (2005)
- The Two Ronnies Sketchbook (2005) Creator
- The Best of Ronnie Barker (2005)
- Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004) as Himself
- My House in Umbria (2003) as The General
- Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (2003) as Norman Stanley Fletcher
- The Gathering Storm (2002) as David Inches
- The Best of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1 (2001) as Self/Various
- The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (2000)
- An Audience with Ronnie Corbett (1997)
- Just Like That! (1989) as Self
- Clarence (1988) as Clarence
- Clarence (1988) Writer
- Clarence (1988) Creator
- The Two Ronnies In Australia (1986) as Various Roles
- A Tribute to Tommy Cooper (1986) as Self
- The Magnificent Evans (1984) as Plantagenet Evans
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) as Albert Arkwright
- By the Sea (1982) as The General
- By the Sea (1982) Writer
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- Porridge (1979) as Norman Stanley Fletcher
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Going Straight (1978) as Norman Stanley Fletcher
- To See Such Fun (1977)
- Open All Hours (1976) as Albert Arkwright
- Robin and Marian (1976) as Friar Tuck
- The Picnic (1976) as The General
- The Picnic (1976) Writer
- Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) as Fletcher
- Porridge: No Way Out (1975) as Fletcher
- Porridge (1974) as Norman Stanley Fletcher
- Seven of One (1973) as Albert Arkwright
- Seven of One (1973) as Norman Stanley Fletcher
- Seven of One (1973) as Sam Cobbett
- Seven of One (1973) as Albert Spanner
- Seven of One (1973) as Harry Norvel
- Seven of One (1973) as Alan Joyce
- Seven of One (1973) as Evan Owen / Grandpa Owen
- Seven of One (1973) Writer
- Seven of One (1973) Creator
- The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery (1973) as various roles
- The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery (1973) Writer
- Sykes (1972) as Lord Towers
- His Lordship Entertains (1972)
- The Two Ronnies (1971)
- The Two Ronnies (1971) Writer
- The Two Ronnies (1971) Creator
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) as Fred
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) as Inspector Alexander
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) as Arthur Harriman
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) as Lola / Fritz Braun
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) as Dr Swanton
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) as Prince Boffo
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) Writer
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) Creator
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1971) as Bottom
- The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) as Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
- The Odd Job (1971) as Arthur Harriman
- The Best Of The Two Ronnies (1971)
- Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town (1970) as George Bastow
- Futtocks End (1970) as Gen. Futtock
- Futtocks End (1970) Writer
- The Bed Sitting Room (1969) as Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)
- Charley's Aunt (1969) as Stephen Spettigue
- Hark at Barker (1969) as Lord Rustless / Various Characters
- Hark at Barker (1969) Creator
- Two off the Cuff (1969)
- Frost on Sunday (1968) as Self / Various Characters
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) as Tennyson Elias Williams
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) as Lord Rustless
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) as Ronald Winterbourne
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) as Cyril Tanner
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) as The Monk
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) as Alexander
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) Creator
- The Gamblers (1967)
- Before The Fringe (1967)
- A Ghost of a Chance (1967) as Mr. Prendergast
- The Man Outside (1967) as George Venaxas
- The Frost Report (1966)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Henry Ormonroyd
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Stephen Spettigue
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Nick Bottom
- A Tale of Two Cities (1965) as Jerry Cruncher
- Runaway Railway (1965) as Mr. Galore
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Crowther Rimington
- The Bargee (1964) as Ronnie
- A Home of Your Own (1964) as The Cement Mixer
- Father Came Too! (1964) as Josh Wicks
- Doctor in Distress (1963) as Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
- The Cracksman (1963) as Yossle
- The Saint (1962) as Alphonse
- Kill or Cure (1962) as Burton
- The Avengers (1961) as Cheshire
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Harrison
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Newsreader
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Board Member
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Sidney Biggins
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Mr Harris
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Inigo Pengallen
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Ronnie
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Ron Glum
- Faces of Jim (1961)
- Faces of Jim (1961) as The Psychiatrist
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Lennie Padgett
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Lascivius
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Jonathan de Winter
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Colonel Sanderson
- Faces of Jim (1961) as George Butters MP
- Six More Faces of Jim (1961)
- Christmas Night with the Stars (1958)
- Wonderful Things (1958) as Waiter (uncredited)
- Theatre Night (1957) as Perigord
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Grimwood
- By the Sea Creator
- Comedy Greats The Two Ronnies as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ronnie Barker best known for?
Ronnie Barker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum (1975), The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum (1975), The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum (1975), The Prince and the Pauper (1977).
When and where was Ronnie Barker born?
Ronnie Barker was born on September 25, 1929 in Bedfordshire, England, U.K.. They passed away on October 3, 2005.
How many credits does Ronnie Barker have?
Ronnie Barker has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2026.
What is Ronnie Barker's background in cinema and television?
Ronnie Barker was an English actor, comedian, and writer. He began acting in Oxford amateur dramatics while working as a bank clerk, having dropped out of higher education. Barker was known for his work in British comedy television series.
Ronnie Barker by the numbers
125credits
46films
79TV series
1956–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Porridge (1974) as Norman Stanley Fletcher — aged about 44
- Open All Hours (1976) as Albert Arkwright — aged about 46
- The Avengers (1961) as Cheshire — aged about 31
- Going Straight (1978) as Norman Stanley Fletcher — aged about 48
- The Two Ronnies (1971) — aged about 41
- Six Dates with Barker (1971) as Fred — aged about 41
Full filmography (125) Born on September 25 In memoriam 2005
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