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Ronald Fraser (11 April 1930 – 13 March 1997) was an English character actor, who appeared in numerous British films of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s whilst also appearing in many popular TV shows. Ronald Fraser was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England, the son of an interior decorator. He was educated in Scotland and did National Service as a Lieutenant in the Seaforth Highlanders. He trained as an actor at RADA and appeared at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre before appearing in repertory theatre in London and at the Old Vic from 1954. Fraser was a resident of Hampstead, London. He... MORE

Ronald Fraser (11 April 1930 – 13 March 1997) was an English character actor, who appeared in numerous British films of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s whilst also appearing in many popular TV shows. Ronald Fraser was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England, the son of an interior decorator. He was educated in Scotland and did National Service as a Lieutenant in the Seaforth Highlanders. He trained as an actor at RADA and appeared at the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre before appearing in repertory theatre in London and at the Old Vic from 1954. Fraser was a resident of Hampstead, London. He was a heavy drinker and a well known figure in the local hostelries. He died of a haemorrhage, aged 66 at London on 13 March 1997. The pallbearers at his funeral were Sean Connery, Peter O'Toole, Simon Ward (who had played his son in The Misfit) and Chris Evans. Nicholas Whittaker, author of Platform Souls and Blue Period, worked in The Belsize Tavern in 1979 and 1980 and recalls Fraser's regular visits to the pub, usually in the company of actor James Villiers. After closing time, the pair would often be found in the Beer & Curry restaurant opposite LESS