Ronald Squire
Ronald Launcelot Squire was an English character actor.
Biography
Born in Tiverton, Devon, England, the son of an army officer, Lt.-Col. Frederick Squirl and his Irish-born wife Mary, 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.
He made numerous appearances in West End plays alongside his film career. These included performances in On Approval, The Bread-Winner, All Rights Reserved, Ducks and Drakes, While the Sun Shines, Jane, The Way Things Go, The Iron Duchess, A Penny for a Song and A Touch of the Sun.
Partial filmography
Whoso Is Without Sin - Roger MarkhamUnfinished Symphony - Count EsterhazyForbidden Territory - Sir Charles FarringdonWild Boy - RolloCome Out of the Pantry - EcclesLove in Exile - PaulDusty Ermine - Jim KentAction for Slander - Charles CinderfordFreedom Radio - Rudolf SpiedlerThe Flemish Farm - HardwickeDon't Take It to Heart - Music Lover at BallJourney Together - Group Captain on Aircrew Interview BoardWhile the Sun Shines - Duke of Ayr and SterlingThe First Gentleman - Mr. BroughamWoman Hater - JamesonThe Rocking Horse Winner - Oscar CresswellNo Highway in the Sky - Sir John, DirectorEncore - Doctor It Started in Paradise - Mary JaneMy Cousin Rachel - Nicholas KendallLaxdale Hall - General MathesonAlways a Bride - Victor HemsleyThe Million Pound Note - Oliver Montpelier The Man Who Loved Redheads - Wilberforce Raising a Riot - GrampyFootsteps in the Fog - Alfred TraversJosephine and Men - Frederick LutonNow and Forever - WaiterThe Silken Affair - MarberryAround the World in 80 Days - Reform Club Member #1Sea Wife - ClubmanIsland in the Sun - Governor TempletonLaw and Disorder - Colonel MastersThe Sheriff of Fractured Jaw - Toynbee - His SolicitorThe Inn of the Sixth Happiness - Sir Francis JamisonCount Your Blessings - Sir Conrad Allingham