Who played bill Sykes in the original west end musical Oliver?

Answer 1

In the original West End musical "Oliver!", which opened in 1960, the role of Bill Sykes was played by actor and singer Ron Moody. Moody is best known for his portrayal of Fagin in the same production, which gained significant acclaim. Bill Sykes, a key antagonist in the story, was played by another actor, but the most notable portrayal of Sykes in adaptations is often associated with the film version where Oliver Reed took on the role.