Terry Walsh (5 May 1939 – 21 April 2002) was a British actor stuntman, stunt arranger and fight arranger who contributed much to British television and film, especially during the 1970s. He stunt-doubled for Michael Caine, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker and David Warner amongst others.
Terry Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Terence Anthony Walsh 5 May 1939 North Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 21 April 2002 (aged 62) |
| Occupation | stuntman |
Walsh is known for his work on the science fiction television programme Doctor Who. He worked on the show from 1966 to 1979. He is seen in this Video on YouTube as an Exxilon being shot by the Daleks, filmed in 1973.
He was also the stunt co-ordinator for Robin of Sherwood, devising three sword fighting sequences, which subsequently became standard movements on television and film. The moves were known as Robin Hood 1, 2 and 3.
His other credits include The Sandbaggers, Tales of the Unexpected, Z-Cars, Space: 1999, Dixon of Dock Green and Softly, Softly.
When he wasn't stunting, he drove a black-cab from Edgware station taxi-rank.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | The Day the Earth Caught Fire | Man | Uncredited |
| 1966 | Alfie | Man in Pub Fight | Uncredited |
| 1970 | Cool It Carol! | Second London Taxi Driver | Uncredited |
| 1976 | Diversions | Mercenary Officer | |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther | French Thug | Uncredited |
| 1979 | Dracula | Dead Sailor | Uncredited |
| 1980 | Union City | Paper Boy | |
| 1980 | Superman II | KFC Man / French Officer | Uncredited |
| 1981 | An American Werewolf in London | Taxi Driver Who Crashes His Cab | Uncredited |
| 1982 | The Man from Snowy River | Crack Rider #11 |
Doctor Who
| Year | Episode | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | The Web of Fear | Soldier at Covent Garden | uncredited |
| 1968 | The Invasion | UNIT Soldier | uncredited |
| 1970 | Inferno | RSF Soldier UNIT Soldier | uncredited uncredited |
| 1971 | Terror of the Autons | Auton Policeman | Part Two-Three |
| 1971 | The Mind of Evil | Motor Cyclist UNIT Soldier | uncredited uncredited |
| 1971 | Colony in Space | Rogers Colonist Primitive | uncredited uncredited uncredited |
| 1972 | The Sea Devils | Castle Guard Barclay Sailor Sea Devil | Part One and Three uncredited uncredited |
| 1972 | The Mutants | Overlord/Solos Guard | uncredited |
| 1972 | The Time Monster | Window Cleaner | Part One |
| 1973 | The Green Death | Guard | Part Four |
| 1974 | Invasion of the Dinosaurs | Warehouse Looter | Part One |
| 1974 | Death to the Daleks | Spaceman Burning Exxilon Exxilon Antibody | uncredited uncredited uncredited |
| 1974 | The Monster of Peladon | Guard Captain Guard | uncredited |
| 1974 | Planet of the Spiders | Man with Boat | Part Two |
| 1974–75 | Robot | SRS Bouncer | uncredited |
| 1975 | The Sontaran Experiment | Zake | Part One |
| 1975 | Genesis of the Daleks | Soldier Thal Soldier Muto Scientist | uncredited uncredited uncredited uncredited |
| 1975 | Revenge of the Cybermen | Vogan | uncredited |
| 1976 | The Masque of Mandragora | Executioner | uncredited |
| 1977 | The Face of Evil | Horda Pit Guard | uncredited |
| 1978–79 | The Power of Kroll | Mensch | Part One-Two |
| 1979 | The Creature from the Pit | Doran | Part One-Two |
External links
- Terry Walsh at IMDb