Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

September 25, 1929 · 97 years old

Ronald William George Barker (25 September 1929 - 3 October 2005) was an English actor, comedian and writer. He was known for roles in British comedy television series such as Porridge, The Two Ronnies, and Open All Hours. Barker began acting in Oxford amateur dramatics while working as a bank clerk…

Known For

9 titles
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Robin and Marian

Robin and Marian

1976 · 1h 46m · Movie

Robin Hood, aging none too gracefully, returns exhausted from the Crusades to woo and win Maid Marian one last time.

6.5
2
The Gathering Storm

The Gathering Storm

2002 · 1h 36m · Movie

Winston Churchill's wilderness years prior to World War II, when only he could see the threat that Adolf Hitler and a rearmed Germany posed to Europe.

7.4
3
My House in Umbria

My House in Umbria

2003 · 1h 43m · Movie

An unlikely group of people find solace and friendship after being thrown together in the wake of a terrorist attack.

6.9
4
Porridge

Porridge

1979 · 1h 33m · Movie

Fletcher is ordered to arrange a prisoner vs celebrity football game, unaware it's a diversion for an escape. Fletcher and cellmate Lennie accidentally discover the plan and must break back into prison to avoid punishment.

7.2
5
The Bargee

The Bargee

1964 · 1h 42m · Movie

A lock-keeper entrusts his daughter with a canal Casanova, and she soon falls pregnant. He refuses to open his locks until the guilty party confesses.

6.2
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Father Came Too!

Father Came Too!

1964 · 1h 31m · Movie

A young married couple experience difficulties doing up a cottage, and are hindered by the wife's father.

6.2
7
Futtocks End

Futtocks End

1970 · 47m · Movie

In this "silent" sound-effect comedy, Ronnie Barker stars as General Futtock, who has a motley group of guests stay at his country estate for the weekend. Chaos ensues between the butler (Sir Michael Hordern) trying to catch glimp...

6.4
8
A Home of Your Own

A Home of Your Own

1964 · 45m · Movie

Wordless comedy about the trials and tribulations which abound when a young couple attempt to build their dream home.

6.7
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Wonderful Things

Wonderful Things

1958 · 1h 24m · Movie

No longer able to make a living as a fisherman, Gibraltan Carmelo goes to London to seek his fortune.

5.6