Ronald Whelan (2 November 1905–1965) was an Australian actor, assistant director and unit manager. He was the son of actor Albert Whelan.[citation needed]

In the 1930s he regularly worked for Cinesound Productions as an actor (usually in villainous roles) and assistant director.[1]

He moved to the US and worked steadily as a character actor. He died in Los Angeles in 1965.[2]

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  1. ^ "Versatile Ronald Whelan". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 26, no. 1, 305. South Australia. 29 May 1937. p. 12. Retrieved 29 April 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Deaths". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 December 1965. p. 80.
  3. ^ "Albert Whelan's Son". The News. Vol. II, no. 347. Tasmania, Australia. 11 July 1925. p. 9. Retrieved 29 April 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Instructs Himself". The Daily Telegraph. Vol. I, no. 63. New South Wales, Australia. 3 June 1936. p. 10. Retrieved 29 April 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
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