Ron Pember obit

Ron Pember death: Only Fools and Horses actor dies aged 87

Essex-born actor also starred in ‘Red Dwarf’ and BBC drama ‘Secret Army’

 

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Only Fools and Horses actor Ron Pember has died, aged 87.

The actor – who also appeared in the BBC sitcom Red Dwarf – died on Tuesday (8 March), his grandson Paul Pember confirmed.

“The sadness now is the happiness then. That’s the deal. 11.04.1934 – 08.03.2022 #ronpember #grandad,” he wrote in an online tribute, accompanied by several pictures of Pember throughout his career.

The Essex-born actor played the role of Baz in a 1983 episode of the series titled “Homesick”.

The official Twitter account for the sitcom has paid tribute to the late star, writing: “We are saddened to hear of the news of the death of Ron Pember who played Baz in the series 3 episode ‘Homesick’. Our thoughts and warm wishes go to his family and friends.”

Fellow actor Danny John-Jules – who acted opposite Pember in Red Dwarf in the late Eighties– remembered his co-star as “such a gentleman”.

“He just rammed his tongue firmly onto his cheek and joiend the party! What a legend. RIP,” wrote John-Jules.

In addition to his roles in Only Fools and Horses and Red Dwarf, Pember was also known for his part as Alain Muny in the BBC Seventies drama Secret Army.

Pember appeared in other TV shows, including The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, The Dick Emery Show, The Two Ronnies, High Street Blues,and All Good Things.

Prior to his TV appearances, he acted with the National Theatre Company from 1965 to 1968. Pember also starred in and directed productions at the Mermaid Theatre in London. In 1974, he co-wrote a successful musical titled Jack the Ripper.

He suffered a stroke in 1992 and stopped acting as a result.

Filmography

    The Pumpkin Eater (1964) - Removal Man (uncredited)

    Poor Cow (1967) - Petal

    Subterfuge (1968) - Photographer

    Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968) - Petrol Attendant

    The Saint (1968, episode "The People Importers") - Sam

    Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) - Corporal at Railway Station

    Strange Report (1969) - Shop Manager

    Julius Caesar (1970) - Cobbler

    She'll Follow You Anywhere (1971) - Corporal

    Death Line (1972) - Lift Operator

    Young Winston (1972) - Fireman

    Adult Fun (1972) - Stockbroker Boss

    Armchair Cinema (1974, TV Series) - Landlord

    The Land That Time Forgot (1974) - Jones

    The Naked Civil Servant (1975) - Black Cat Proprietor

    Aces High (1976) - Eliot, aircraft mechanic

    Rogue Male (1976, TV Movie) - Ticket Collector at subway station

    The Glitterball (1977) - Filthy

    Murder by Decree (1979) - Makins

    Flambards (1979, TV Series) - Drayman at brewery

    Rough Cut (1980) - Taxi Driver

    Bullshot (1983) - Dobbs

    Ordeal by Innocence (1984) - Ferryman

    The Chain (1984) - Stan

    Footlight Frenzy (1984)

    Personal Services (1987) - Ron