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Ronald Long

1911 – 1986

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About Ronald Long

Lived 1911 – 1986 (aged 75). Ronald Long was a British actor, television actor, television and theatre.

Ronald Long (30 January 1911 – 23 October 1986), was an English actor who appeared principally in American television shows of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Early years Long was born in London and performed at the Old Vic Theatre there before moving to America in the late 1940s.

Career His longest-running role was portraying Evans Baker on the CBS daytime soap opera Love of Life for four years. His roles on Broadway included the police inspector in the drama A Pin to See the Peep Show (1953), and Dr. Blimber in the comedy Nature's Way (1957). His film debut was in Two Loves (1961).

Long had character roles in 1960s sitcoms, including Get Smart, Hogan's Heroes, I Dream of Jeannie, and Green Acres. He had several roles on Bewitched, including Henry VIII. He appeared three times on Perry Mason. Other TV appearances include parts on Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Lost in Space, Batman, The Time Tunnel, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Mission: Impossible, Mannix and Columbo.

Long also appeared as a picky eater in a Stan Freberg advertisement for Sunsweet Pitted Prunes.

Death Long died at the age of 75 in Burbank, California.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ronald Long?

television and stage actor (1911-1986)

When was Ronald Long born?

Ronald Long was born on 30 January 1911 in London.

When did Ronald Long die?

Ronald Long died on 23 October 1986 in Burbank.

What was Ronald Long's occupation?

Ronald Long was an actor, television actor, television and theatre.

What nationality was Ronald Long?

Ronald Long was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ronald Long

· Wikidata: Q7365068

· DBpedia: Ronald Long

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