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Born | (1886-03-25)25 March 1886 Tiverton, Devon, England |
Died | 16 November 1958(1958-11-16) (aged 72) London, England |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1916–1958 |
Ronald Launcelot Squire (25 March 1886 – 16 November 1958) was an Englishcharacter actor.[1]
Born inTiverton,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 attendedWellington College and started professional life as a journalist, before training atRADA.[2][3] He spent his early acting career inLiverpoolrepertory theatre in light comedy roles, before moving on to films.[3] His appearances includeThe Rocking Horse Winner,The Million Pound Note andMike Todd's lavish 1956 version ofAround the World in 80 Days.[4] He died 16 November 1958 aged 72, after being taken ill at his home inGreat Ormond Street, London.[2]
He made numerous appearances inWest End plays alongside his film career. These included performances inOn 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 andA Touch of the Sun.
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