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Valenda Newell
November 26, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
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Ron Moody
1924 - 2015 (Age 91)
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LONDON (AP) - British actor Ron Moody, best known for playing Fagin in the 1968 film "Oliver!" has died. He was 91.
Moody, who received an Oscar nomination for best actor for his signature performance in the Charles Dickens adaptation, died in the hospital Thursday, said his agent, Janet Glass.
The actor, the son of Jewish immigrants, was born Ronald Moodnick in London. He did not start acting until he was studying sociology and psychology at the London School of Economics under a serviceman's grant after serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II.
"While there, I got dragged into taking part in a student revue and ended up writing, and appearing in, a few sketches. In short, I got the stage bug," he said years later. "Soon after, I was discovered in an end-of-term show by two writers who put me in their stage revue, and I've never looked back."
Moody played Fagin in the stage version of the musical "Oliver!" in the West End and on Broadway before starring in the film. He was forever identified with the role of the miserly Fagin, who led a gang of youthful pickpockets.
Besides snaring an Oscar nomination, Moody won a Golden Globe Best Actor award and a Moscow International Film Festival award for his portrayal of Fagin.
"Oliver!" brought him worldwide attention and the fame allowed him to develop a long career in TV and film, including a role in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders. He acted in numerous popular TV series, including "The Avengers," "Starsky and Hutch" and "Gunsmoke."
He is survived by his widow Therese and six children.
"He brought joy to his family and to the hearts of many and will be greatly missed," his widow said. "He was singing until the end."
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Guest Book
A totally unique actor never to be forgotten. I met you at Sandown park races for Variety club with your wife and children ,How proud you were of them.Fond memories filming Every days a Holiday with you . deepest sympathy
Grazina Frame
June 17, 2015
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My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time (Psalms 119:50,76)
Linda
June 15, 2015 | FL
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May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
June 15, 2015
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Ron Moody once described the character he made his own as a man filled with "rachmanos" (compassion). He thought that, whatever Fagin's flaws, he fed and clothed children who otherwise would have died on the streets of London. He even loved them, in his way. May the memory of the righteous be for a blessing. Thank you for making the correction and providing this service.
Sharon Sokol
June 14, 2015 | Belmont, MA
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To Ron Moody,
You were a very talented actor. You did a wonderful job playing Fagin in the movie Oliver and singing that song I reviewing the situation. My prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa Weiner
Lisa Weiner
June 13, 2015 | Brooklyn, NY
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 13, 2015 | OH
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I enjoyed Ron Moody's portrayal of Fagin in the movie Oliver Twist. He was hilarious in the role, but the kindness he displayed to Oliver and the interaction with the Artful Dodger was amazing. Life is like a mist, here today and gone tomorrow and in time may fade away but one thing we are assured of, is God does not forget our works. May the Moody family and friends find comfort in this outpouring of love for Fagin.
Karen
June 13, 2015 | GA
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"Shut up & drunk your gin". My number 1 favourite movie quote. Thank you Ron
Leanne
June 13, 2015
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