Roy Stewart
Jamaican-English actor and stuntman
Born
May 15th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
October 27th, 2008
16 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1925, this individual was an actor and stuntman with a significant career in film and television. Known for performing stunts in high-profile productions, he contributed to action sequences in a variety of genres. The actor's skills in combat and physical performance were showcased in iconic films such as 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' and 'James Bond: Goldfinger.' His expertise helped bring realism to action scenes across various cinematic works.
Performed stunts in 'Goldfinger'
Acted in 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'
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