Ronald Edgeworth was a talented and versatile English actor and composer who was best known for being married to Judith Durham, lead singer of the Australian folk music group The Seekers.
He has had a long and varied career in the entertainment industry, from pop music to stage acting to television and film.
He was also a devoted husband who supported his wife’s musical pursuits and cared for her during her illness.
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- Full name: Ronald Edgeworth
- Nickname: Ron
- Date of birth: January 29, 1938
- Age: 56 (at the time of death)
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: England, UK
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, composer
- Height: 178 cm
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Judith Durham (married 1969-1994)
- Children: None
- Marital status: Widowed
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Ronald Edgeworth was born on January 29, 1938 in England, England. He grew up in a musical family and learned to play the piano since he was a child. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music, studying classical music and composition.
He also developed a keen interest in jazz and pop music and joined several bands and groups at a young age.
He was influenced by artists such as Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, and Cole Porter.
Personal life
Ronald Edgeworth met Judith Durham when she visited England with the Seekers in 1966. At the time, he was working as pianist and arranger for the John Barry Seven, a pop band that accompanied the Seekers at their concerts. The two fell in love and were married in a private ceremony in London in 1969.
They settled in Surrey and lived inSeeker’s Doom“The cottage. They had no children but had a close, loving relationship.
They shared a passion for music and collaborated on several projects, such as the 1974 album The Gift of Song and the musicalValentine’s Day” in 1982.
They also supported each other’s solo careers and encouraged each other to pursue their artistic dreams. Ronald was particularly supportive of Judith’s decision to return to the Explorers in 1993 after a long hiatus.
He accompanied her on piano, helped her with rehearsals and recordings, and nursed her back to health when she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in 1990.
Profession
Ronald Edgeworth had a colorful career in the entertainment industry, beginning as a pianist and composer for the John Barry Seven, a popular pop band in the 1950s and 1960s.
They have participated in several television shows such as “drum” and”Oh my god!” and recorded several hit songs such as “Good times, bad times” and “James Bond Theme Song”.
They have also backed such notable singers as Adam Faith, Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones. Ronald has also written and arranged for artists such as Matt Monro, Cilla Black and Dusty Springfield.
Ronald also dabbled in acting and stage performance in the 1960s. He joined the Trebletones, a vocal and instrumental stage and club band that performed at venues including the London Palladium, Talk of the Town and the Savoy Hotel.
He has also appeared in many television and film productions, such as The Avengers, The Saint, The Persuaders and “People who bother themselves”. In 1968, he also wrote and starred in the television show “The Ron Edgeworth Show.”
In the 1970s and 1980s, Ronald focused more on composing and musical theatre. He wrote and produced several albums, such as The Gift of Song“In collaboration with Judith Durham, “The Seekers sing their hits” With the seeker, “Ron Edgeworth plays the music of George Gershwin”.
He also wrote and directed several musicals, such as “Valentine’s Day”With Judith Durham,”“Explorer’s Story” With the seeker, “The magic of musicals” Along with several celebrities.
He also composed music for the following films: “Handsome guy”, “bitch” and “The world is full of married men”.
Ronald continued to play the piano and compose until his health failed in the 1990s. In 1993 he accompanied Judith Durham on her comeback tour with the band The Seekers and recorded a live album, “Silver Jubilee Album”with them.
He also wrote and recorded a solo album, Ron Edgeworth Plays the Music of Cole Porter, which was released posthumously in 1995.
net worth
Ronald Edgeworth’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
He has most likely earned a good amount of money from his long and successful career in the entertainment industry.
die
On December 10, 1994, Ronald Edgeworth died from motor neurone disease, a progressive neurological disease that affects muscles and nerves.
The 56-year-old was diagnosed with the disease in 1992 and gradually lost the ability to speak and move.
He spent his final days at home surrounded by family and friends. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered in the garden of the cottage.
His wife, Judith Durham, mourned his death by writing a tribute song for him titled “Ronnie, my love”.
His death was also mourned by his fans, colleagues and the public, who remembered him as a man of great talent and kindness.
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Filmography
- The Avengers (1961) – TV series
- The Saint (1962) – TV series
- The Persuaders (1971) – TV series
- People who trouble themselves
- The Ron Edgeworth Show (1968) – TV series
- Seekers at Home (1967) – TV special
- Australian Seekers (1967) – TV special
- The Seekers Sing the Hits (1975) – TV special
- The Seeker’s Tale (1981) – TV special
- The Magic of Musicals (1986) – TV special
- The Seekers: 25th Anniversary Reunion Celebration (1993) – TV special
Discography
Ronald Edgeworth has recorded several albums as a pianist, composer and producer.
Here is a list of some of his albums:
- Good times, bad times
- James Bond Theme Song
- John Barry Seven
- The Gift of Song
- The Seekers perform hits
- Valentine’s Day
- Silver Jubilee Album
- Ron Edgeworth plays the music of Cole Porter
