Richard Bonehill
Birth Name:
Richard Bonehill
Birth Place:
England, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Stunts
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