Ron Moody was a British actor (1924-2015). He is known for originating the role of Fagin in the musical and film adaptation Oliver! for which he received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture. Moody also wrote the book and score for Joey and appeared in the miniseries The Word. His film credits include Dominique, Unidentified Flying Oddball, Murder Most Foul, and A Kid in King Arthur’s Court.