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Ron Moody (born January 8, 1924) is a United
Kingdom|British actor.

Born Ronald Moodnick in London, he has worked in a
variety of genres, but is perhaps best known for
his starring role as the villainous Fagin in the
musical Oliver!, based on Oliver Twist by Charles
Dickens. He created the role in the original West
End production, and reprised it on Broadway and in
the 1968 film version, for which he was nominated
for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

In 1969, he was offered, but declined, the lead
role in Doctor Who, following the departure of
Patrick Troughton from the role.

See also: List of British Jews