Eddie Powell

Born:March 9, 1927

Place of Birth:London, England, UK

Died:August 11, 2000

Known For:Crew

Biography

Eddie Powell, born on March 9, 1927, in the UK, left a lasting impact on the film industry as a skilled stuntman and actor until his passing on August 11, 2000.

His career soared as he became a prominent figure in the world of stunts, particularly known for his work with Hammer Studios. Powell's collaboration with the legendary Christopher Lee as his regular stunt double added depth and authenticity to the characters they brought to life on screen.

Beyond his work with Hammer Studios, Powell showcased his versatility by taking on various roles, such as Thompson in "Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D." (1966) and the Mummy in "The Mummy's Shroud" (1967), proving his ability to embody diverse characters.

Powell's talents extended to iconic franchises like James Bond, where he lent his expertise to create thrilling stunts that left audiences on the edge of their seats. His contributions to the Bond series added an extra layer of excitement to the action-packed films.

One of Powell's most notable contributions to cinema was his portrayal of the Aliens in both "Alien" (1979) and "Aliens" (1986), where his physicality and dedication to his craft brought these extraterrestrial creatures to life in a truly mesmerizing way.

In addition to his work in the sci-fi genre, Powell's skills were also showcased in adventure films like "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989), "Batman" (1989), and "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" (1991), where his daring stunts added an element of excitement to the on-screen action.

Despite often working behind the scenes, Powell's impact was undeniable, with his uncredited role as The Goat of Mendes in "The Devil Rides Out" (1968) serving as a testament to his ability to immerse himself in various roles, no matter the size.

Throughout his career, Eddie Powell's dedication to his craft and fearlessness in the face of danger solidified his reputation as a respected and talented stuntman in the film industry. His legacy lives on through the countless memorable moments he helped create on screen, captivating audiences with his daring feats and commitment to bringing characters to life in unforgettable ways.

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Filmography

Acting

Aliens

Alien Warrior (uncredited)

1986

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

Legend

Mummified Guard

1985

Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lili and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.

Top Secret!

Underwater Barkeeper (uncredited)

1984

Popular and dashing American singer Nick Rivers travels to East Germany to perform in a music festival. When he loses his heart to the gorgeous Hillary Flammond, he finds himself caught up in an underground resistance movement. Rivers joins forces with Agent Cedric and Flammond to attempt the rescue of her father, Dr. Paul, from the Germans, who have captured the scientist in hopes of coercing him into building a new naval mine.

Flash Gordon

Ming's Brute

1980

A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.

Casino Royale

Man in Casino (uncredited)

1967

Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle.

Production

Alien

Stunts

1979

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.

Aliens

Stunts

1986

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Stunts

1989

In 1938, an art collector appeals to eminent archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. Indy learns that a medieval historian has vanished while searching for it, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.. He sets out to rescue his father by following clues in the old man's notebook, which his father had mailed to him before he went missing. Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, Dr. Elsa Schneider, along with Marcus Brody and Sallah. Together they must stop the Nazis from recovering the power of eternal life and taking over the world!

Batman

Stunts

1989

Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis when a deformed madman calling himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld.

Willow

Stunts

1988

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

Never Say Never Again

Stunts

1983

James Bond returns as the secret agent 007 to battle the evil organization SPECTRE. Bond must defeat Largo, who has stolen two atomic warheads for nuclear blackmail. But Bond has an ally in Largo's girlfriend, the willowy Domino, who falls for Bond and seeks revenge.

Legend

Stunts

1985

From Russia with Love

Stunts

1963

Agent 007 is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Stunts

1991

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

The Living Daylights

Stunts

1987

After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission to dispatch the new head of the KGB to prevent an escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the West.

You Only Live Twice

Stunts

1967

A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.

The Spy Who Loved Me

Stunts

1977

Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia both blame each other as James Bond tries to solve the riddle of the disappearing ships. But the KGB also has an agent on the case.

A View to a Kill

Stunts

1985

A newly-developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. James Bond must find out how and why. His suspicions soon lead him to big industry leader Max Zorin who forms a plan to destroy his only competition in Silicon Valley by triggering a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay.

Top Secret!

Stunts

1984

Diamonds Are Forever

Stunts

1971

Diamonds are stolen only to be sold again in the international market. James Bond infiltrates a smuggling mission to find out who's guilty. The mission takes him to Las Vegas where Bond meets his archenemy Blofeld.

Live and Let Die

Stunts

1973

James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.

Octopussy

Stunts

1983

James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Indian Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.

For Your Eyes Only

Stunts

1981

A British spy ship has sunk and on board was a hi-tech encryption device. James Bond is sent to find the device that holds British launching instructions before the enemy Soviets get to it first.

Where Eagles Dare

Stunt Double

1968

World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that's nearly impossible to breach. It's up to a group of skilled Allied soldiers to liberate the general before it's too late.

Jason and the Argonauts

Stunts

1963

Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and terrible perils.

Krull

Stunts

1983

A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet.

Kelly's Heroes

Stunts

1970

A misfit group of World War II American soldiers goes AWOL to rob a bank behind German lines.

The Vikings

Stunts

1958

Einar, brutal son of Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with Eric, a wily slave, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.

Enemy Mine

Stunts

1985

A soldier from Earth crashlands on an alien world after sustaining battle damage. Eventually he encounters another survivor, but from the enemy species he was fighting; they band together to survive on this hostile world. In the end the human finds himself caring for his enemy in a completely unexpected way.

The Boys from Brazil

Stunts

1978

Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot to rekindle the Third Reich.

Dracula

Stunt Coordinator

1979

Romanticized adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 classic. Count Dracula is a subject of fatal attraction to more than one English maiden lady, as he seeks an immortal bride.

A Kiss Before Dying

Stunts

1991

Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.