Nationality British Role Character actor Name Ronald Squire | Years active 1916-1959 Occupation Actor | |
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Died November 16, 1958, London, United Kingdom Spouse Essyllt A. Williams (m. 1947–1958), Muriel Martin-Harvey Parents Mary Squire, Frederick Squirl Movies Man with a Million, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, Around the World in 80 Days, The Sheriff of Fractured, The Rocking Horse Wi Similar People Joyce Grenfell, Ronald Neame, Maurice Denham, Mark Robson, Anthony Asquith | ||
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Ronald Launcelot Squire (25 March 1886 – 16 November 1958) was an English character actor.
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Born in Tiverton, Devon, England, the son of an army officer, Lt.-Co. 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. He spent his early acting career in Liverpool repertory theatre in light comedy roles, before moving on to films. 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. He died 16 November 1958 aged 72, after being taken ill at his home in Great Ormond Street, London.
Filmography
Actor
1959
Count Your Blessings as
Sir Conrad Allingham
1958
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness as
Sir Francis Jamison
1958
The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw as
Toynbee - His Solicitor
1958
Law and Disorder as
Colonel Masters
1958
Theatre Night (TV Series) as
Robert Lester
- A Touch of the Sun (1958) - Robert Lester
1957
Island in the Sun as
Governor Templeton
1957
Sea Wife as
Clubman
1956
The Errol Flynn Theatre (TV Series) as
Morlot
- The Kinsman (1956) - Morlot (as Ronald Squires)
1956
Around the World in 80 Days as
Reform Club Member
1956
The Silken Affair as
Marberry
1956
Now and Forever as
Waiter
1955
Josephine and Men as
Frederick Luton
1955
Footsteps in the Fog as
Alfred Travers
1955
Raising a Riot as
Grampy
1955
The Man Who Loved Redheads as
Wilberforce (uncredited)
1954
Man with a Million as
Oliver Montpelier
1953
Always a Bride as
Victor Hemsley
1953
Scotch on the Rocks as
General Matheson
1952
My Cousin Rachel as
Nicholas Kendall
1952
It Started in Paradise as
Mary Jane
1951
Encore as
Doctor (segment "Winter Cruise")
1951
No Highway in the Sky as
Sir John - Director
1949
The Rocking Horse Winner as
Oscar Cresswell
1948
Blithe Spirit (TV Movie) as
Doctor Bradman
1948
Woman Hater as
Jameson
1948
Affairs of a Rogue as
Mr. Brougham
1947
While the Sun Shines as
Duke of Ayr and Sterling
1945
Journey Together as
Group Captain on Aircrew Interview Board
1944
Don't Take It to Heart! as
Music-Lover
1943
The Flemish Farm as
Hardwicke
1941
A Voice in the Night as
Spiedler
1937
Action for Slander as
Charles Cinderford
1936
Hideout in the Alps as
Jim Kent
1936
Love in Exile as
Paul
1935
Come Out of the Pantry as
Eccles
1934
Wild Boy as
Rollo
1934
Forbidden Territory as
Sir Charles Farrington
1934
Unfinished Symphony as
Count Esterhazy
1915
Whoso Is Without Sin as
Roger Markham
References
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