Ronald Shiner
Known for Acting · 69 credits
- Born
- 1903-06-08
- Died
- 1966-06-29
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
- Also known as
- Ronald Alfred Shiner
Biography
Ronald Alfred Shiner (8 June 1903 in London – 29 June 1966 in London) was a British stand-up comedian and comedic actor whose career encompassed film, West End theatre and music hall. A former Royal Northwest Mounted Police Officer, farmer, greengrocer, milkman, bookie's clerk, soldier and film extra, Shiner shot to fame appearing in 1,700 performances of the stage hit Worm's Eye View from 1945 to 1947 (he would later top his own record by appearing in the play Seagulls Over Sorrento for 2,000 performances between 1950 and 1954). At the height of his career Shiner insured his nose for £10,000 because he said "it's me beak which made 'em larf." In retirement he owned a pub at Blackboys in Sussex but was plagued by ill health in his final years and retired to Eastbourne. He died there in June 1966 leaving an estate of £30,955.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (68)
Wild Boy
1934
as Bit
Forbidden
1949
as Dan Collins
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945
as 2nd Porter
Beauty and the Barge
1937
as Augustus
Bees in Paradise
1944
as Ronald Wild
Salvage with a Smile
1940
as Dustman
They Flew Alone
1942
as Mechanic
The Navy Lark
1959
as CPO Banyard
The Gang's All Here
1939
as Spider Ferris
Up to His Neck
1954
as Jack Carter
A Yank at Oxford
1938
as Bicycle Repairman (uncredited)
Innocents in Paris
1953
as Dicky Bird
The Young Mr. Pitt
1942
as Man in Stocks
St. Martin's Lane
1938
as Barman (uncredited)
The Gentle Sex
1943
as Racegoer
Girls at Sea
1958
as Marine Ogg
Flying Fifty-Five
1939
as Scrubby Oaks
The Magic Box
1952
as Fairground Barker
Aunt Clara
1954
as Henry Martin
The Black Tulip
1937
as Hendrik
Worm's Eye View
1951
as Sam Porter
The Black Sheep of Whitehall
1942
as Porter
My Wife's Family
1956
as Doc Knott
The Adventures of Dusty Bates
1947
as 'Squeaky' Watts
I Live in Grosvenor Square
1945
as Paratrooper
Operation Bullshine
1959
as Gunner Slocum
The Big Blockade
1942
as Shipping clerk (uncredited)
Carry On Admiral
1957
as Salty Simpson
Unpublished Story
1942
as Agitator
Top of the Form
1953
as 'Professor' Fortescue
Dinner at the Ritz
1937
as Sydney
Dry Rot
1956
as Alf Tubbe
They Drive by Night
1938
as Charlie
The Nursemaid Who Disappeared
1939
My Learned Friend
1943
as Man in Wilson's Bar
Laughing Anne
1953
as Nobby Clark
The Man Within
1947
as Cockney Harry
The Night We Got the Bird
1960
as Cecil Gibson
Get Cracking
1943
as Everett Manley
Come on George!
1939
as Nat
Squibs
1935
as Bill
Miss London Ltd.
1943
as Sailor Meredith
The Middle Watch
1940
as Engineer
The Mind of Mr. Reeder
1939
as Sam Hackett
Sabotage at Sea
1942
as Ernie (the cook)
Spare a Copper
1940
as Piano Mover
Excuse My Glove
1936
as Perky Pat
Let George Do It!
1940
as Musician (uncredited)
Those Kids from Town
1942
as Mr. Burns
George in Civvy Street
1946
as Fingers
Gentlemen's Agreement
1935
as Jim Ferrin
Not Wanted on Voyage
1957
as Higgins
Thursday's Child
1943
as Joe
Trouble Brewing
1939
as Bridgewater
The Case of the Frightened Lady
1940
as Sergeant Totty
The Missing People
1939
as Sam Hackett
Old Bill and Son
1941
as Bert
London Melody
1937
as Pickpocket on Trial
Doctor's Orders
1934
as Miggs
South American George
1941
as Swifty
Once a Thief
1935
as Alice's Young Man
Limelight
1936
as Asst. Stage Manager
King Arthur Was a Gentleman
1942
as Sergeant
It's a Bet
1935
as Fair Man
The Balloon Goes Up
1942
as Sergeant Shiner
Keep It Clean
1956
as Bert Lane
Reluctant Heroes
1952
as Sergeant Bell
Little Big Shot
1952
as Henry Harkwood
About Ronald Shiner
Ronald Alfred Shiner (8 June 1903 in London – 29 June 1966 in London) was a British stand-up comedian and comedic actor whose career encompassed film, West End theatre and music hall. A former Royal Northwest Mounted Police Officer, farmer, greengrocer, milkman, bookie's clerk, soldier and film extra, Shiner shot to fame appearing in 1,700 performances of the stage hit Worm's Eye View from 1945 to 1947 (he would later top his own record by appearing in the play Seagulls Over Sorrento for 2,000 performances between 1950 and 1954). At the height… With 69 credits spanning from 1934 to 1960, Ronald Shiner has appeared in 68 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Ronald Shiner Movies
- Wild Boy (1934) — as Bit
- Forbidden (1949) — as Dan Collins
- Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) — as 2nd Porter
- Beauty and the Barge (1937) — as Augustus
- Bees in Paradise (1944) — as Ronald Wild
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