Ron Moody - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 08, 1924 |
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| Died | June 11, 2015 (age 91) |
| Birthplace | Tottenham, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Ron Moody's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Fagin in 'Oliver!' on both stage and in the 1968 film adaptation. |
Intro
Ron Moody was an English actor, singer, and writer, best known for his role as Fagin in the musical 'Oliver!'. He delivered an iconic performance both in the original West End stage production and the acclaimed 1968 film adaptation, earning international praise and several major award nominations.
Early Life & Background
Ron Moody was born Ronald Moodnick in Tottenham, North London, England. He was the son of Kate and Bernard Moodnick, who were of Russian and Lithuanian Jewish descent. Moody attended Southgate County School and then London School of Economics prior to embarking on a career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
- Originated the role of Fagin in the stage musical 'Oliver!' (1960)
- Portrayed Fagin in the 1968 film 'Oliver!', earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
- Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (1969)
- Appeared in numerous film and television roles, including 'The Mouse on the Moon' (1963) and 'Flight of the Doves' (1971)
- Performed on stage in both dramatic and comedic roles, and continued acting into his late eighties
Trivia
- Turned down the opportunity to reprise the role of Fagin on Broadway immediately after the West End run.
- Changed his surname from Moodnick to Moody as an adult.
- He was at one point considered for the role of Doctor Who after William Hartnell left the show.
FAQs
People also ask
Ron Moody was born the 8 January 1924.
Tottenham, London, England.
On His Birth-Day
About January 8th, 1924, in brief:
- Historical events: Ron Moody, an English actor best known for his role as Fagin in the film "Oliver!" (1968), was born on January 8, 1924, in London, England.
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1924 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Old-Fashioned Love by Frank Crumit
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
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