Ray Barron
Ray Barron | |
|---|---|
| Born | Raynor Alan Francis Barton 1 November 1940 |
| Died | 13 February 2016 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Actor |
Raynor Alan Francis Barron (1 November 1940 – 13 February 2016) was a British actor. He typically played minor roles such as policemen or workmen. He was known for his work in films such as 10 Rillington Place (1971) in which he played a workman,[1] Poor Cow (1967),[2] She'll Follow You Anywhere (1971) and Cry Uncle! (1971). In 1976 he appeared in Doctor Who as Sergeant Henderson in parts five and six of the serial The Seeds of Doom,[3] and in 1981 played a seaman in the series The Incredible Mr Tanner.
In 2008, Ray was the special guest at a 43tv Retro TV Sweeney Meet in Hammersmith, London. Ray gave an after dinner talk about his career in television and film, and in particular his part in The Sweeney.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Poor Cow | Customer in Pub | |
| 1971 | Venom | Young Man | |
| 1971 | She'll Follow You Anywhere | Groom | |
| 1971 | 10 Rillington Place | Workman Willis | |
| 1971 | Cry Uncle! | Bald Cop | |
| 1987 | The Second Victory | Sgt. Willis | (final film role) |
References
- ^ Derry, Charles (2009). Dark Dreams 2. 0: A Psychological History of the Modern Horror Film from the 1950s to the 21st Century. McFarland. p. 370. ISBN 978-0-7864-5695-6.
- ^ "Highlighted works". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ^ Burk, Graeme; Smith, Robert (1 October 2013). Who's 50: The 50 Doctor Who Stories to Watch Before You Die—An Unofficial Companion. ECW Press. p. 142. ISBN 978-1-77041-166-1.
External links
- Ray Barron at IMDb