Ron Moody

Birth Name:

Ronald Moodnick

Birth Place:

Tottenham, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Studied at the London School of Economics with the intention of becoming a sociologist
Got his start in acting after taking time off from writing his thesis to perform in a musical comedy revue, after which he was asked if he would like to act for a living
Made his professional stage debut in "Intimacy at Eight" in 1952
Quote: "Fate destined me to play Fagin․ It was the part of a lifetime․"
Quote: "The age you're at [is the best age] because that's what you are․ Make the most of it․ Every age has got problems and compensations ․․․ The world is always reinventing itself, and so should you․ I used to say 'I haven't started yet․'"
Best known for playing Fagin in both the stage and screen versions of "Oliver!"
Was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in the original 1971 version of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory․"

1969Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
1969BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
1969Golden Globe - Best Actor - Comedy or Musical:Winner
1969Golden Prize - Best Actor:Winner
1970Golden Laurel - Male New Face:Nominated
1970Sant Jordi - Best Performance in a Foreign Film (Mejor Interpretación en Película Extranjera):Winner

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