Richard Bonehill Biography

Fast Facts

• Quote: "[on his favorite "Star Wars" character] "Over the years I have become very attached and proud to have been a snowtrooper and stormtrooper․ The stormtrooper really has become an iconic symbol of the Empire․""
• Best known as a character actor and swordsman who appeared in the "Star Wars" series and "Doctor Who․"
• Worked as a fencing coach and sword master on TV projects like "Robin Hood," "Jason and the Argonauts" and "The Avengers․"
• Had multiple roles in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," including a stormtrooper, a rebel soldier and Nien Nunb, Lando Calrissian's co-pilot
• Was president and former head coach of the Truro Fencing Club in the U․K