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Ronald Fraser ( 11 April 1930March 13 1997 ) was an English character actor who appeared in numerous British films of the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's whilst also appearing in many popular TV shows. He is the father of actor Hugh Fraser .

Ronald Fraser was born in Ashton-under-Lyne , Lancashire , England , the son of an interior decorator. He was educated in Scotland and did National Service as a Lieutenant in the Seaforth Highlanders . He trained as an actor at RADA and appeared at the Glasgow Citizen's Theatre before appearing in Repertory Theatre in London and at the Old Vic from 1954.



Fraser was a resident of Hampstead , London. He was a heavy drinker and a well known figure in the local Hostelries.

He died of a Haemorrhage , aged 66 on 13 March 1997 . The pallbearers at his funeral were Sean Connery , Peter O'Toole , Simon Ward (star of '' Young Winston '') and Chris Evans .


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