Ron Randell
Biography
Ron Randell (1918-1994) was an accomplished Australian actor who enjoyed a prolific career in film, television, and theater. Born in Sydney, Randell discovered his passion for acting at a young age and began honing his craft through local productions before transitioning to the professional stage. In the 1940s, Randell made his film debut in the Australian movie "Forty Thousand Horsemen" and quickly garnered recognition for his charismatic on-screen presence. He went on to appear in numerous Australian films throughout the decade, solidifying his status as a rising star in his home country. Seeking to expand his horizons, Randell relocated to the United States in the early 1950s, where he continued to build an impressive body of work. He landed roles in a variety of Hollywood productions, including the war drama "I'll Cry Tomorrow" and the western "Run of the Arrow." Randell's versatility as an actor allowed him to seamlessly transition between leading and supporting roles, and he became known for his ability to bring depth and nuance to even the most minor characters. Beyond his film work, Randell was also a fixture on American television, appearing in guest spots on popular shows like "The Fugitive," "Gunsmoke," and "Mission: Impossible." His talents were further recognized with a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the 1956 film "I'll Cry Tomorrow." Throughout his prolific career, Ron Randell maintained a strong connection to his Australian roots, often incorporating elements of his heritage into his performances.
Known For

Perry Mason

Bonanza

Mannix

Bewitched

Mission: Impossible

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Wild Wild West

The F.B.I.
All Movies (44)
- That's Dancing!1985 · as From 'Kiss Me Kate' (archive footage)
- Exposed1983 · as Curt
- Whity1971 · as Benjamin Nicholson
- Savage Pampas1966 · as Padrón
- Legend of a Gunfighter1964 · as Al Nutting
- Das Haus auf dem Hügel1964 · as Allan Wilton, Kriminalkommissar
- Gold for the Caesars1963 · as Centurion Rufus
- Follow the Boys1963 · as Ben
- The Longest Day1962 · as Joe Williams
- King of Kings1961 · as Lucius
- Most Dangerous Man Alive1961 · as Eddie Candell
- Davy1958 · as George
- The Story of Esther Costello1957 · as Frank Wenzel
- The Girl in Black Stockings1957 · as Edmund Parry
- The Strange Case of Dr. Manning1957 · as Nick Logan
- The Hostage1956 · as Bill Trailer
- Beyond Mombasa1956 · as Eliot Hastings
- The She-Creature1956 · as Police Lt. Ed James
- Bermuda Affair1956 · as Chuck Walters
- Quincannon, Frontier Scout1956 · as Capt. Bell
- Desert Sands1955 · as Pvt. Havers
- I Am a Camera1955 · as Clive Mortimer
- Kiss Me Kate1953 · as Cole Porter
- The Girl on the Pier1953 · as Nick Lane
- The Mississippi Gambler1953 · as George Elwood
- Captive Women1952 · as Riddon, chief of the Mutates
- The Brigand1952 · as Capt. Ruiz
- China Corsair1951 · as Paul Lowell
- Lorna Doone1951 · as Tom Faggus
- Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard1950 · as Simon Langdon
- Tyrant of the Sea1950 · as Eric Hawkins
- The Lone Wolf and His Lady1949 · as Michael Lanyard
- Omoo-Omoo the Shark God1949 · as Jeff Garland
- Make Believe Ballroom1949 · as Leslie Todd
- The Loves of Carmen1948 · as Andrés
- The Mating of Millie1948 · as Ralph Galloway
- The Sign of the Ram1948 · as Dr. Simon Crowdy
- It Had to Be You1947 · as Oliver Harrington
- Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back1947 · as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- Bulldog Drummond at Bay1947 · as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
- A Son Is Born1946 · as David Graham
- Pacific Adventure1946 · as Charles Kingsford-Smith
- To Have and Have Not1945 · as Naval Ensign (uncredited)
- 100,000 Cobbers1942
All TV Shows (34)
- Lovers and Friends1977
- The Protectors1972 · as Jim Palmer
- The Young Rebels1970
- The Mod Squad1968
- Man in a Suitcase1967
- Mannix1967
- Mission: Impossible1966 · as Charles Buckman
- The F.B.I.1965 · as Ed Benson
- The Wild Wild West1965
- Bewitched1964 · as Bob Frazer
- Espionage1963 · as Kenneth Dearing
- The Outer Limits1963 · as Henderson James
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · as Tommy Bonn
- The Americans1961
- Checkmate1960 · as Ron Randell
- Adventures in Paradise1959 · as Malleson
- Bonanza1959 · as Carleton Ames
- One Step Beyond1959 · as Bill Dermott
- Rawhide1959 · as Mal Thorner
- Perry Mason1957 · as Hubert Ambrose
- O.S.S.1957
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!1957 · as Lt. David Hamilton
- Code 31957
- Telephone Time1956
- The 20th Century Fox Hour1955
- Gunsmoke1955 · as Portis
- The Millionaire1955 · as Rafe Peterson
- The Millionaire1955 · as Georges Sorel
- Mark Saber1954 · as Host
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse1953
- City Detective1953
- Cavalcade of America1952
- Four Star Playhouse1952 · as Peter Jeffries
- Lux Video Theatre1950 · as Steve Collins