Ronald "Ron" William Thompson Falk (born 23 August 1935 – 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 ''

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, Secret City'', ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Early life

Falk was born on 23 August 1935 in

Geelong, Victoria Geelong ( ) (Wathawurrung language, Wathawurrung: ''Djilang''/''Djalang'') is a port city in Victoria, Australia, located at the eastern end of Corio Bay (the smaller western portion of Port Phillip Bay) and the left bank of Barwon River (Victo ...

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. In his early years, he was educated at the

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Career

Falk's acting career began in

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at the Union and National theatre. He played alongside the late

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and

Barry Humphries John Barry Humphries (17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023) was an Australian comedian, actor, author and satirist. He was best known for writing and playing his stage and television characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. He appeare ...

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

Falk took a two-year break from acting to take up painting and piano lessons. He learned to play the

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for the opera production of ''

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''.

Death

Falk died on 27 June 2016 at the age of 80. His funeral was held 15 July 2016. 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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Falk, Ronald 1935 births 2016 deaths Australian actors Musicians from Geelong People educated at Geelong Grammar School