Biography
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, having dropped out of higher education.
Movies & TV Shows
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Robin and Marian (1976) — Friar Tuck
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The Avengers (1961) — Cheshire
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The Saint (1962) — Alphonse
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Is Anybody There? (2009) — Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Gathering Storm (2002) — David Inches
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Open All Hours (1976) — Albert Arkwright
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Porridge (1974) — Norman Stanley Fletcher
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The Bed Sitting Room (1969) — Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)
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Porridge (1979) — Norman Stanley Fletcher
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My House in Umbria (2003) — The General
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The Two Ronnies (1971)
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The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) — Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
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Doctor in Distress (1963) — Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)
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Going Straight (1978) — Norman Stanley Fletcher
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The Bargee (1964) — Ronnie
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By the Sea (1982) — The General
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Father Came Too! (1964) — Josh Wicks
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Futtocks End (1970) — Gen. Futtock
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Kill or Cure (1962) — Burton
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Clarence (1988) — Clarence
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The Picnic (1976) — The General
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BBC Play of the Month (1965) — Henry Ormonroyd
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Wonderful Things (1958) — Waiter (uncredited)
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A Home of Your Own (1964) — The Cement Mixer
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Wogan (1982) — Self
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The Cracksman (1963) — Yossle
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Sykes (1972) — Lord Towers
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Seven of One (1973) — Albert Arkwright
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Armchair Theatre (1956) — Grimwood
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The Magnificent Evans (1984) — Plantagenet Evans
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Theatre 625 (1964) — Crowther Rimington
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Six Dates with Barker (1971) — Fred
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The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery (1973) — various roles
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Runaway Railway (1965) — Mr. Galore
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The Man Outside (1967) — George Venaxas
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An Audience with Ronnie Corbett (1997)
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A Ghost of a Chance (1967) — Mr. Prendergast
- His Lordship Entertains (1972)
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Hark at Barker (1969) — Lord Rustless / Various Characters
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An Audience with... (1978) — Self