Short Info

DiedSeptember 6, 2007, London, United Kingdom
MarkHis "Amos" character's bushy sideburns and catchphrase "Nay, Mr Wilks"
FactSpoke the first words on the stage of Nottingham's Playhouse Theatre.


Ronald Magill is an American actor, voice artist, and comedian. He was born on November 27, 1961, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents. His father was a doctor and his mother was a homemaker. He has two brothers and one sister. He attended Miami Dade College and the University of Miami, where he studied acting.

He began his career in the 1980s, appearing in various television shows and movies. He had a recurring role in the television series “Miami Vice” from 1984 to 1985. He also appeared in the movies ” Scarface” (1983), “Cocoon” (1985), and “The Untouchables” (1987). In the 1990s, he had roles in the movies “The Godfather Part III” (1990), “Carlito’s Way” (1993), and “Havana” (1990). He also appeared in the television series “ER” from 1994 to 2009.

In recent years, he has had roles in the movies “The Expendables” (2010), “Contagion” (2011), and “22 Jump Street” (2014). He has also done voice work for the animated series “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy”.

His net worth is estimated to be $3 million. He has been married twice and has three children.

General Info

Full NameRonald Magill
DiedSeptember 6, 2007, London, United Kingdom
ProfessionActor
NationalityEnglish

Accomplishments

MoviesJulius Caesar

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Marks

#Marks / Signs
1His "Amos" character's bushy sideburns and catchphrase "Nay, Mr Wilks"

Facts

#Fact
1Spoke the first words on the stage of Nottingham's Playhouse Theatre.
2He started out on the stage, and was artistic director of the Nottingham Playhouse in the 1960s.
3He was born in Hull, but raised in Birmingham.
4Off-screen, he was said to be a real gentleman who always had time for his fans, even if they interrupted a dinner out.
5Served with the Royal Corps of Signals during WWII and started with repertory stage acting after the war.
6Best known for his long-running role as grumbling landlord Amos Brearly on the soap "Emmerdale" (1972-1991).

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Emmerdale1972-1995TV SeriesAmos Brearly
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder1971TV SeriesMr. Squires
Special Branch1969-1970TV SeriesNo. 3 Interrogator / Mr. Herridge
Julius Caesar1970Caesar's Servant
Codename1970TV SeriesArmitage
Parkin's Patch1970TV SeriesJack Mason
I Capture the Castle1954TV MovieJames Mortmain

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Emmerdale: 21 Years1993Video documentaryHimself
Open Air1988TV Series documentaryHimself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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