Ronald Squire | |
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Born |
Tiverton, Devon, England | 25 March 1886
Died | 16 November 1958 London, England | (aged 72)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1916–1958 |
Ronald Launcelot Squire (25 March 1886 – 16 November 1958) was an English character actor. [1]
Born in Tiverton, Devon, England, the son of an army officer, Lt.-Col. 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. [2] [3] He spent his early acting career in Liverpool repertory theatre in light comedy roles, before moving on to films. [3] 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. [4] He died 16 November 1958 aged 72, after being taken ill at his home in Great Ormond Street, London. [2]
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.