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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.
Awards & recognition
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Filmography6 titles

Open All Hours
1976as Albert Arkwright
1976as Albert Arkwright

The Avengers
1961as Cheshire
1961as Cheshire

The Saint
1962as Alphonse
1962as Alphonse

The Gathering Storm
2002as David Inches
2002as David Inches

Robin and Marian
1976as Friar Tuck
1976as Friar Tuck

The Bed Sitting Room
1969as Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)
1969as Underwater Vicar (voice) (uncredited)