Richard Bonehill

Richard Bonehill (c. 1948 – 4 February 2015)[1] was a British actor and stuntman with an expertise in swordsmanship. 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. Other films he worked on included Flash Gordon and Highlander. His television credits included Doctor Who.[2][3]

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.[3][4]

Bonehill died on 4 February 2015. He was 67.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Star Wars Character Actor Richard Bonehill Dies At 67
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Richard Bonehill dead: Star Wars actor, who played alien Nien Nunb, dies aged 67". The Independent. 6 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Expert swordsman and Star Wars actor dies aged 67". Western Morning News. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Richard is crowned world champion". www.westbriton.co.uk. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 15 February 2015.

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