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English actor, comedian and writer (1929-2005)
Ronald William George Barker OBE was an English actor, comedian and writer. He was known for roles in British comedy television series such as Porridge, The Two Ronnies, and Open All Hours.Wikipedia
| Born | September 25, 1929 |
| Hometown | Bedford, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Joy Tubb (m 1957 - 2005) |
| Children | Charlotte Barker |
| Parents | Leonard Barker , Edith Barker |
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Ventriloquist’s dummy used by Ronnie Barker in TV advert to be sold at auction
- Barker appeared in an advertising campaign for Sekonda Watches and in around 1978 he was filmed alongside a blonde-haired dummy in a gold dress.
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Ronnie Barker's handwritten 'Four Candles' script
Ronnie Barker's handwritten four-page script for the 'Four Candles' sketch is set to sell for £40,000 at auction. The classic scene, first aired by the BBC in 1976, features Barker trying to buy handles for garden forks from Ronnie Corbett. But the pint-sized shop worker misunderstands and pulls four candles out of the drawer.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Going Straight | Winner |
| 1979 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | The Two Ronnies | Winner |
| 1978 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | The Two Ronnies | Winner |
| 1978 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Porridge | Winner |
| 1977 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Open All Hours | Nominated |