Eddie Powell (9 March 1927 – 11 August 2000) was a British stuntman and actor.

Career

Powell performed stuntwork in several films for

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, serving as a regular stunt double for

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. His credits during this time included portraying Thompson in '' Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.'' (1966) and the

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in ''

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'' (1967). He also appeared in several

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films. Powell portrayed the

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for stuntwork in '' Alien'' (1979) and ''

'' (1986). He also did stunts in ''

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'' (1989), ''

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'' (1989), and '' Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'' (1991). He had an uncredited part as The Goat of Mendes in ''

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'' (1968).

Personal life

He was married to Hammer's wardrobe-mistress Rosemary Burrows, and was the brother of Joe Powell, also a film stuntman.

Death

Powell died on 11 August 2000 at Berkshire, England, UK the age of 73 caused complications by

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Filmography

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Powell, Eddie 1927 births 2000 deaths Male actors from London British male television actors English stunt performers