
Ronald Shiner
- Date of Birth: 1903-06-08
- Date of Death: 1966-06-29
- Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Biography
Ronald Alfred Shiner (8 June 1903 in London – 29 June 1966 in London) was a British stand-up comedian and comedic actor whose career encompassed film, West End theatre and music hall. A former Royal... Ronald Alfred Shiner (8 June 1903 in London – 29 June 1966 in London) was a British stand-up comedian and comedic actor whose career encompassed film, West End theatre and music hall. A former Royal Northwest Mounted Police Officer, farmer, greengrocer, milkman, bookie's clerk, soldier and film extra, Shiner shot to fame appearing in 1,700 performances of the stage hit Worm's Eye View from 1945 to 1947 (he would later top his own record by appearing in the play Seagulls Over Sorrento for 2,000 performances between 1950 and 1954). At the height of his career Shiner insured his nose for £10,000 because he said "it's me beak which made 'em larf." In retirement he owned a pub at Blackboys in Sussex but was plagued by ill health in his final years and retired to Eastbourne. He died there in June 1966 leaving an estate of £30,955.

Spare a Copper
Comedy • 1940 December

A Yank at Oxford
Drama, Romance • 1938 February

Old Bill and Son
Comedy, War • 1941 March

Not Wanted on Voyage
Comedy • 1957 November

Get Cracking
Comedy, War, Romance • 1943 May

The Navy Lark
Comedy • 1959 January

Beauty and the Barge
Comedy • 1937 February

The Case of the Frightened Lady
Mystery, Thriller, Crime • 1940 September

The Magic Box
Drama • 1952 January

Unpublished Story
Drama, War • 1942 August