
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.

Reluctant Heroes
• 1952 February

The Nursemaid Who Disappeared
Crime, Drama • 1939 March

The Missing People
Mystery, Crime • 1939 May

Those Kids from Town
Comedy • 1942 January

Salvage with a Smile
Documentary • 1940 January

Worm's Eye View
Comedy • 1951 April

My Wife's Family
Comedy • 1956 November