Derek Lyons
| Derek Lyons | |
|---|---|
 Derek Lyons and fan. Derek Lyons | |
| Born |
25 September 1958 London, England |
| Occupation | Actor, Film, television, After dinner speaker |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Derek Lyons born (25 September 1958) is a British film extra who appeared as infrequent character PC Craig Lovell in ten episodes of The Bill, though was uncredited in eight of those episodes. He also worked as an uncredited extra in feature films including Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, four James Bond movies, The Shining, Krull and numerous others.[1]
In 2014, Derek took part in the documentary 'Elstree 1976'.[2] which documents the way in which Star Wars has changed the lives of the supporting artists involved.
He currently tours on the convention circuit.
Selected Filmography
- Z-Listers (2014)
- Elstree 1976 (2014)
- Sexual Healing (2014)
- Secret Diary of a Call Girl (uncredited)
- Tabloid
- Tiré à part
- Cold Lazarus
- The Knock
- Bodyguards
- Loch Ness
- GoldenEye (uncredited)
- Richard III (uncredited)
- Rides
- A Perfect Hero
- Red Dwarf (uncredited)
- The Bill
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (uncredited)
- The Tall Guy
- Mornin' Sarge
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (uncredited)
- The Bourne Identity (uncredited)
- French and Saunders
- Screen Two
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (uncredited)
- The Living Daylights (uncredited)
- Empire State
- Personal Services
- Castaway
- Defence of the Realm
- Mona Lisa
- Absolute Beginners
- Death Wish 3
- Magnum, P.I.
- Family Ties Vacation
- A View to a Kill (uncredited)
- Reunion at Fairborough
- Dance with a Stranger
- The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission
- A Woman of Substance
- Ellis Island
- Give My Regards to Broad Street
- The Razor's Edge
- Supergirl (uncredited)
- Sakharov
- Top Secret!
- The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
- Helen Keller: The Miracle Continues
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (uncredited)
- Bloodbath at the House of Death
- Lace
- The Far Pavilions
- The Young Visiters
- Yentl (uncredited)
- Krull (uncredited)
- Superman III (uncredited)
- Octopussy (uncredited)
- The Lords of Discipline
- Gandhi (uncredited)
- The Professionals (uncredited)
- The Missionary
- Britannia Hospital
- The Return of the Soldier
- A Woman Called Golda
- Victor Victoria
- Ivanhoe (uncredited)
- 6 O'Clock Show
- Ragtime
- Private Schulz
- The Mirror Crack'd (uncredited)
- Superman II (uncredited)
- Flash Gordon (uncredited)
- Fox
- The Shining (uncredited)
- Quadrophenia
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (uncredited)
Charity Work
Derek Lyons is connected to the fundraising initiative Celebs4Kids, founded by actor Adrian Paul[3] in which numerous personalities donate photographs and autographs to fans in return for a donation. Other contributors include George Lazenby, Derek Jacobi and Stan Lee.[4]
The charity aims to provide help to children in underprivileged circumstances.[5]