Ronald Launcelot Squire (25 March 1886 – 16 November 1958) was an English character actor.
Biography Squire was born in Tiverton, Devon, England, the son of an army officer, Lt.-Col. Frederick Squirl and his Irish-born wife Mary. (Ronald's surname 'Squire' was his stage name.) He attended Wellington College and started professional life as a journalist, before training at RADA. He spent his early acting career in Liverpool repertory theatre in light comedy roles, before moving on to films. His appearances include The Rocking Horse Winner, The Million Pound Note and Mike Todd's lavish 1956 version of Around the World in 80 Days. He died 16 November 1958 aged 72, after being taken ill at his home in Great Ormond Street, London.
He made numerous appearances in West End plays alongside his film career. These included performances in On Approval, The Bread-Winner, All Rights Reserved, Ducks and Drakes, While the Sun Shines, Jane, The Way Things Go, The Iron Duchess, A Penny for a Song and A Touch of the Sun.
He married Muriel Martin-Harvey in 1914, with whom he had a daughter.
Partial filmography
Whoso Is Without Sin (1916) - Roger Markham Unfinished Symphony (1934) - Count Esterhazy Forbidden Territory (1934) - Sir Charles Farringdon Wild Boy (1934) - Rollo Come Out of the Pantry (1935) - Eccles Love in Exile (1936) - Paul Dusty Ermine (1936) - Jim Kent Action for Slander (1938) - Charles Cinderford Freedom Radio (1941) - Rudolf Spiedler The Flemish Farm (1943) - Hardwicke Don't Take It to Heart (1944) - Music Lover at Ball Journey Together (1945) - Group Captain on Aircrew Interview Board While the Sun Shines (1947) - Duke of Ayr and Sterling The First Gentleman (1948) - Mr. Brougham Woman Hater (1948) - Jameson The Rocking Horse Winner (1949) - Oscar Cresswell No Highway in the Sky (1951) - Sir John, Director Encore (1951) - Doctor (segment "Winter Cruise") It Started in Paradise (1952) - Mary Jane My Cousin Rachel (1952) - Nicholas Kendall Laxdale Hall (1953) - General Matheson Always a Bride (1953) - Victor Hemsley The Million Pound Note (1954) - Oliver Montpelier The Man Who Loved Redheads (1955) - Wilberforce (uncredited) Raising a Riot (1955) - Grampy Footsteps in the Fog (1955) - Alfred Travers Josephine and Men (1955) - Frederick Luton Now and Forever (1956) - Waiter The Silken Affair (1956) - Marberry Around the World in 80 Days (1956) - Reform Club Member #1 Sea Wife (1957) - Clubman Island in the Sun (1957) - Governor Templeton Law and Disorder (1958) - Colonel Masters The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1958) - Toynbee - His Solicitor The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) - Sir Francis Jamison Count Your Blessings (1959) - Sir Conrad Allingham (final film role)
References
External links Stage performances in the Theatre Archive, University of Bristol