Career
He died of cancer in 1997. His first acting role was in the film Carry On Girls in 1973 where he played an uncredited role as a Bearded Audience Member. This was followed by appearances in many television series such as Doctor Who, Blake"s 7, Are You Being Served?, The Gentle Touch, The Comic Strip Presents - (Five Go Mad in Dorset), and Dramarama.
He also appeared in films such as the James Bond film A View to a Kill (1985), Eat the Rich (1987) and Willow (1988).
He was perhaps best known as the background character Big Ron in the British Broadcasting Corporation soap opera EastEnders. He played the role of Big Ron from the show"s inception in 1985 to just before his death in October 1997.
His character had very few central storylines but was often seen interacting with the main characters in the show. After his death, he appeared in pre-recorded episodes that he had filmed before his death.
