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 Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, most notably the alien Nien Nunb, a Stormtrooper, Tie Fighter pilot and more.[2] [3] Other films he worked on included Flash Gordon and Highlander. His television credits included Doctor Who.[4] [5]
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.[5] [6]
Bonehill died on 4 February 2015. He was 67.[4] [5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Stormtrooper / Snowtrooper / Corman Quien (Rebel Soldier) | Uncredited | |
| Flash Gordon | Extra | Uncredited | ||
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Stormtrooper / Nien Nunb and various | Uncredited | |
| 1984 | Top Secret! | Scarecrow | ||
| 1986 | Highlander | Buck the Hotel Clerk | Uncredited | |
| 1995 | Rob Roy | Gutherie's Opponent | ||
| 2005 | Cold and Dark | Liposuction Surgeon | ||
| 2013 | Journals of Erwich | Euripides Eoghan | Short, (final film role) | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-1986 | Doctor Who | Various | 11 episodes | |
| 1984-1986 | Robin of Sherwood | Driver/Swordsman | 2 episodes | |
| 1985 | Galloping Galaxies! | 2nd Gladiator | ||
| 1986 | Call Me Mister | Chauffeur | Episode: The Creative Accountant | |
| 1988 | Allo' Allo | German guard | 2 episodes | |
| The Bill | 1st Resident | Episode: The Silent Gun | ||
| 1998 | Frenchman's Creek | Guillaume | TV movie | |
| 2000 | Jason and the Argonauts | Aertes 2nd General | TV mini-series | |