Ron Moody

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Biography

Ron Moody (born Ronald Moodnick; January 8, 1925 – June 11, 2015) was an English actor, singer, and writer. He was best known for his portrayal of Fagin in Oliver! (1968) and its 1983 Broadway revival. Other film appearances included The Mouse on the Moon (1963), The Twelve Chairs (1970), and A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995). He was married to Therese Blackbourn until his death; they had six children.

Career Overview

Ron Moody has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently A Kid in... Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Twelve Chairs, Oliver!, The Animals of Farthing Wood: The Journey Begins. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
54
Birth Date
1924-01-08 00:00:00
Birth Place
Tottenham, Middlesex, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q366910), public domain (CC0).