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Ronald Adam was an English actor, writer, and miscellaneous artist. He was born in Bromyard, Herefordshire, England, on 31 December 1896. He was best known for his roles in the films The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), The 39 Steps (1935), and The Lady Vanishes (1938).
Adam began his career as a stage actor in the 1920s, appearing in a number of plays in London's West End. He made his film debut in 1929 in the British film The Informer. He went on to appear in a number of British films throughout the 1930s, including The Man Who Knew Too Much, The 39 Steps, and The Lady Vanishes.
Adam also wrote several plays, including The Man Who Knew Too Much, which was adapted into the 1934 film of the same name. He also wrote the screenplay for the 1935 film The 39 Steps.
Adam died on 28 April, 1965 in London, England, UK. He was 68 years old.
| Popular As |
Ronald George Hinings Adams |
| Occupation |
actor,writer,miscellaneous |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
31 December, 1896 |
| Birthday |
31 December |
| Birthplace |
Bromyard, England, UK |
| Date of death |
26 March, 1979 |
| Died Place |
Halland, East Sussex, England, UK |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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Ronald Adam Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Ronald Adam height is 6' 0½" (1.84 m) .
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6' 0½" (1.84 m) |
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Who Is Ronald Adam's Wife?
His wife is Tanzy Cutava (? - ?), Allyne Dorothy Franks (? - ?)
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Tanzy Cutava (? - ?), Allyne Dorothy Franks (? - ?) |
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Ronald Adam Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ronald Adam worth at the age of 83 years old? Ronald Adam’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Ronald Adam's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Historians still debate who shot down Adams, some argue his victor was Ltn Hans Kirchstein, but many others think that he was the 78th victim of the legendary Baron Manfred von Richthofen, known to history as "The Red Baron". Adams was wounded and captured and, on the evening of his aerial defeat, was visited by a German orderly who gave him Von Richthofen's compliments.
On the outbreak of the second world war Ronald Adam rejoined the Royal Air Force (RAF) and during the Battle of Britain which raged over England in the summer of 1940 he was the fighter controller for the Hornchurch sector. No matter how good the RAF's Spitfire and Hurricanes were, they could not be effective unless they could intercept the armada of incoming German planes. It was Wing Commander Ronald Adam's job to co-ordinate the RAF fighter command interceptions from data gathered by radar and ground observers and then dispatch fighters to intercept. It was a vital role in one of histories decisive battles in which the future of western civilization was at stake.
In 1931 he saved the Embassy Theatre from being converted into a cinema and then produced over a hundred plays there. He then let the Embassy Theatre to visiting companies in order to concentrate on the Phoenix Theatre with the aim of establishing a stock company, thereby allowing a cheaper admission price which would appeal to a wider audience of playgoers. (The Times, December 11, 1937).
From 1936 he began to work in films.
On April 7th 1918, he was shot down near Villers-Brettoneux in northern France.
Ronald Adams spent eight months in hospitals and prison camps before he was re-repatriated on 17th December 1918, the 15th anniversary of the Wright brothers first powered flight. Post-war Adams trained as a chartered accountant and then moved into theatre management, running the Embassy Theatre in London. He then decided to become an actor proper, altering his name slightly to Ronald Adam. He also wrote books and several of his plays were staged.
On December 2nd 1914, he was commissioned as a temporary second Lieutenant in the 15th (reserve) battalion of the Middlesex regiment. He then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) as an observer and then undertook pilot training. Adams then served with 18 squadron and flew Sopwith Camel's with 44 squadron on home defense duties. He then joined 73 squadron, also flying Sopwith Camel's in France.
Ronald Adam was a man who combined an acting career with an extra-ordinary military career that encompassed being a victim of the Red Baron in World War One to taking his revenge as an RAF fighter controller in the Battle of Britain. Born Ronald George Hinings Adams on the last day of 1896, he was educated at University College, London. When still only 17 years of age, Adams volunteered to join the British army on the outbreak of the first world war.
