Ron Moody
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This article is about the actor. For the sculptor, see Ronald Moody.
Ron Moody (born Ronald Moodnick; 8 January 1924 – 11 June 2015) was an English actor, composer, singer and writer. He was best known for his portrayal of Fagin in Oliver! (1968) and its 1983 Broadway revival. Moody earned a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for the film, as well as a Tony Award nomination for the stage production. Other notable projects include The Mouse on the Moon (1963), Mel Brooks' The Twelve Chairs (1970) and Flight of the Doves (1971), in which Moody shared the screen with Oliver! co-star Jack Wild.
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Born | Ronald Moodnick (1924-01-08)8 January 1924 |
Died | 11 June 2015(2015-06-11) (aged 91) London, England |
Alma mater | London School of Economics |
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Years active | 1952–2012 |
Spouse |
Therese Blackbourn (m. 1985) |
Children | 6 |
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