Richard Bonehill
British actor and stuntsman
Richard Bonehill (c. 1948, 4 February 2015) was a British actor and stuntman with an expertise in swordsmanship.
01Career
He played a number of different character extras in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, most notably the alien Nien Nunb, a Stormtrooper, Tie Fighter pilot and more. Other films he worked on included Flash Gordon and Highlander. His television credits included Doctor Who.
Bonehill was also a competitive fencer and fencing coach. He was crowned 2010 Veterans World Sabre Champion at the 14th World Veterans Fencing Championships held in Croatia. Before the final he was presented with a commemorative diploma from the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime, the world governing body of fencing, to mark his 'extraordinary achievement' of representing Great Britain at 10 consecutive World Championships.
02Death
Bonehill died on 4 February 2015. He was 67.
03Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Stormtrooper / Snowtrooper / Corman Quien (Rebel Soldier) | Uncredited | |
| Flash Gordon | Extra | Uncredited | ||
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Stormtrooper / Nien Nunb and various | Uncredited | |
| 1984 | Top Secret! | Scarecrow | ||
| 1986 | Highlander | Buck the Hotel Clerk | Uncredited | |
| 1995 | Rob Roy | Gutherie's Opponent | ||
| 2005 | Cold and Dark | Liposuction Surgeon | ||
| 2013 | Journals of Erwich | Euripides Eoghan | Short, (final film role) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-1986 | Doctor Who | Various | 11 episodes | |
| 1984-1986 | Robin of Sherwood | Driver/Swordsman | 2 episodes | |
| 1985 | Galloping Galaxies! | 2nd Gladiator | ||
| 1986 | Call Me Mister | Chauffeur | Episode: The Creative Accountant | |
| 1988 | 'Allo' Allo | German guard | 2 episodes | |
| The Bill | 1st Resident | Episode: The Silent Gun | ||
| 1998 | Frenchman's Creek | Guillaume | TV movie | |
| 2000 | Jason and the Argonauts | Aertes 2nd General | TV mini-series |
Sources and credits
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