Ronald "Ron" William Thompson Falk (born 23 August 1935[1] – 27 June 2016) was an Australian actor and production designer. He was perhaps best known as the voice of the Coruscant Diner chef, Dexter Jettster in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. His other works included roles in Jack Irish, Secret City, The Damnation of Harvey McHugh and ITV Play of the Week.

Early life

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Falk was born on 23 August 1935 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. In his early years, he was educated at the Geelong Grammar School.[1]

Career

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Falk's acting career began in Melbourne at the Union and National theatre.[2] He played alongside the late Monica Maughan and Barry Humphries in The Front Page and other classical theatre roles.

He soon moved to England where he spent ten years to participate in other theatre productions. He later moved back to Australia where he continued his acting career well into his senior citizen years.

Personal life

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Falk took a two-year break from acting to take up painting and piano lessons. He learned to play the blues harmonica for the opera production of Mourning Becomes Electra.

Death

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Falk died on 27 June 2016 at the age of 80. His funeral was held 15 July 2016.[3] He is survived by his sister JJ Barwise. As well as his nephews, Ronald and Patrick, his Niece, Ruby, and brother in law, Daniel.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1979 The Little Convict Pertwee Voice
1982 Best Friends Waiter
1982 A Dangerous Summer Clive Bennett
1982 Lonely Hearts Wig Salesman
1984 My First Wife Psychiatrist
1988 Evil Angels Pastor Olsen
2002 Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones Dexter Jettster Voice
2010 Red Hill Old Man
2011 Codgers Keith Fraser
2015 Holding the Man Old Digger in Car
2012-16 Jack Irish Norm 3 films and 7 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ronald Falk, actor whose roles ranged from Macbeth to a Star Wars monster". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Ronald Falk, actor well known in theatre, television, film and heard on The Science Show". 12 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Vale: Ronald Falk". 28 June 2016.