Richard Bonehill
- Birth Date:
- 00.00.1948
- Death date:
- 04.02.2015
- Person's maiden name:
- Richard Bonehill
- Extra names:
- Ričards Bonehils, Ричард Боунхилл,
- Categories:
- Actor, Stuntman
- Nationality:
- english
- Cemetery:
- Set cemetery
Richard Bonehill (c. 1948 – 4 February 2015) was a British actor and stuntman with an expertise in swordsmanship.
Career
He played a number of different character extras in the 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.
Bonehill died on 4 February 2015. He was 67.
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