Ronald Albert Whelan (2 November 1905–1965) (real name Ronald Waxman[1]) was an Australian actor, assistant director and unit manager.
He established himself Britain as an actor and danceer in revues and musical comedies.
[3] A 1937 article claimed Whelan "has appeared in about 100 British films, yet he has not had a part in which he could use natural manner.
He has played Jewish, Scottish, Irish, Spanish, Italian, German, and gangster (American) parts, and has always spoken broken English or dialect.
In the 1930s Whelan regularly worked for Cinesound Productions as an actor (usually in villainous roles) and assistant director.