Ronald Falk
Ronald "Ron" William Thompson Falk (born 23 August 1935
Early life
Falk was born on 23 August 1935 in
Career
Falk's acting career began in Melbourne at the Union and National theatre.[2] He played alongside the late Monica Maughan and Barry Humphries in The Front Page and other classical theatre roles.
He soon moved to England where he spent ten years to participate in other theatre productions. He later moved back to Australia where he continued his acting career well into his senior citizen years.
Personal life
Falk took a two-year break from acting to take up painting and piano lessons. He learned to play the
Death
Falk died on 27 June 2016 at the age of 80. His funeral was held 15 July 2016.[3] He is survived by his sister JJ Barwise. As well as his nephews, Ronald and Patrick, his Niece, Ruby, and brother in law, Daniel.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Little Convict | Pertwee | Voice |
| 1982 | Best Friends | Waiter | |
| 1982 | A Dangerous Summer | Clive Bennett | |
| 1982 | Lonely Hearts | Wig Salesman | |
| 1984 | My First Wife | Psychiatrist | |
| 1988 | Evil Angels | Pastor Olsen | |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones | Dexter Jettster | Voice |
| 2010 | Red Hill | Old Man | |
| 2011 | Codgers | Keith Fraser | |
| 2015 | Holding the Man | Old Digger in Car | |
| 2012-16 | Jack Irish | Norm | 3 films and 7 episodes |
References
- ^ a b "Ronald Falk, actor whose roles ranged from Macbeth to a Star Wars monster". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Ronald Falk, actor well known in theatre, television, film and heard on The Science Show". 12 August 2016.
- ^ "Vale: Ronald Falk". 28 June 2016.