Ronald Moody
British actor (1924–2015)
1924 — 2015
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor (1924–2015)
Born
January 8, 1924
Died
2015 (age ~91)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, writer, composer
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in LondonDied in London
1924
Born in London (1924-01-08)
1969
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
1984
AwardTheatre World Special Award
2015
Died in London
About
Ron Moody was an English actor, composer, singer and writer. He was best known for his portrayal of Fagin in Lionel Bart's 1960 stage musical Oliver!, originating the role in the initial London production and reprising it in the 1968 film adaptation and in West End and Broadway revivals in the 1980s. Moody earned a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for the film, as well as a Tony Award nomination for the stage production. Other notable projects include The Mouse on the Moon (1963), Mel Brooks's The Twelve Chairs (1970) and Flight of the Doves (1971), in which Moody shared the screen with Oliver! co-star Jack Wild.
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Who is Ronald Moody?+
Ron Moody was an English actor, composer, singer and writer. He was best known for his portrayal of Fagin in Lionel Bart's 1960 stage musical Oliver!, originating the role in the initial London production and reprising it in the 1968 film adaptation and in West End and Broadway revivals in the 1980s
What does the name Ronald mean?+
The name Ronald means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is of English origin.
When was Ronald Moody born?+
Ronald Moody was born on January 8, 1924.
When did Ronald Moody die?+
Ronald Moody died in 2015, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.
The name Ronald is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ronald — January 8, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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