Ronald Squire
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Ronald Launcelot Squire (25 March 1886 – 16 November 1958) was an English character actor.[1]
Biography
Born in Tiverton, Devon, England, the son of an army officer, Lt.-Col. Frederick Squirl and his Irish-born wife Mary (Ronald's surname 'Squire' was his stage name), he attended Wellington College and started professional life as a journalist, before training at RADA.[2][3] He spent his early acting career in Liverpool repertory theatre in light comedy roles, before moving on to films.[3] His appearances include The Rocking Horse Winner, The Million Pound Note and Mike Todd's lavish 1956 version of Around the World in 80 Days.[4] He died 16 November 1958 aged 72, after being taken ill at his home in Great Ormond Street, London.[2]
He made numerous appearances in West End plays alongside his film career. These included performances in On Approval, The Bread-Winner, All Rights Reserved, Ducks and Drakes, While the Sun Shines, Jane, The Way Things Go, The Iron Duchess, A Penny for a Song and A Touch of the Sun.
Partial filmography
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- Whoso Is Without Sin (1916) - Roger Markham
- Unfinished Symphony (1934) - Count Esterhazy
- Forbidden Territory (1934) - Sir Charles Farringdon
- Wild Boy (1934) - Rollo
- Come Out of the Pantry (1935) - Eccles
- Love in Exile (1936) - Paul
- Dusty Ermine (1936) - Jim Kent
- Action for Slander (1938) - Charles Cinderford
- Freedom Radio (1941) - Rudolf Spiedler
- The Flemish Farm (1943) - Hardwicke
- Don't Take It to Heart (1944) - Music Lover at Ball
- Journey Together (1945) - Group Captain on Aircrew Interview Board
- While the Sun Shines (1947) - Duke of Ayr and Sterling
- The First Gentleman (1948) - Mr. Brougham
- Woman Hater (1948) - Jameson
- The Rocking Horse Winner (1949) - Oscar Cresswell
- No Highway in the Sky (1951) - Sir John, Director
- Encore (1951) - Doctor (segment "Winter Cruise")
- It Started in Paradise (1952) - Mary Jane
- My Cousin Rachel (1952) - Nicholas Kendall
- Laxdale Hall (1953) - General Matheson
- Always a Bride (1953) - Victor Hemsley
- The Million Pound Note (1954) - Oliver Montpelier
- The Man Who Loved Redheads (1955) - Wilberforce (uncredited)
- Raising a Riot (1955) - Grampy
- Footsteps in the Fog (1955) - Alfred Travers
- Josephine and Men (1955) - Frederick Luton
- Now and Forever (1956) - Waiter
- The Silken Affair (1956) - Marberry
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) - Reform Club Member #1
- Sea Wife (1957) - Clubman
- Island in the Sun (1957) - Governor Templeton
- Law and Disorder (1958) - Colonel Masters
- The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1958) - Toynbee - His Solicitor
- The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) - Sir Francis Jamison
- Count Your Blessings (1959) - Sir Conrad Allingham (final film role)
References
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External links
- Stage performances in the Theatre Archive, University of Bristol
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