Terry Walsh (actor)
Terry Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Terence Anthony Walsh 5 May 1939 North Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 21 April 2002 (aged 62) London, England |
| Occupation | Stuntman |
| Spouse |
Gillian Dugdale
(m. 1962; died 1995) |
Terry Walsh (5 May 1939 – 21 April 2002) was a British actor, stuntman, stunt arranger and fight arranger who contributed much to British television and film, especially during the 1970s. He stunt-doubled for Jon Pertwee, Michael Caine, Tom Baker and David Warner amongst others.
Early life
Intending to become a research chemist whilst studying at college, Walsh failed his degree due to spending too much time playing in a jazz band. Following a spell in the army, he drove a friend to a film studio. There, he was impressed by a 60ft fall performed by Paddy Ryan, an honorary figure in the British stunt industry. For two years, Ryan proceeded to teach Walsh the various stunts and tricks of the trade.[1][2]
Career
Walsh is known for his work on the science fiction television programme Doctor Who.[3] He worked on the show from 1966 to 1979.
He was also the stunt co-ordinator for Robin of Sherwood, devising three sword fighting sequences, which subsequently became standard movements on television and film. The moves were known as Robin Hood 1, 2 and 3. Another Sherwood Forest-related production was Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves where Walsh flew out to the States to train Kevin Costner on how to fight with various weapons for his role as Robin Hood. In return, the movie star rewarded the stuntman with a visit to the top restaurant in Hollywood.[4]
His other credits include The Sandbaggers, Tales of the Unexpected, Z-Cars, Space: 1999, Dixon of Dock Green and Softly, Softly.
Personal life
When he wasn't stunting, Walsh drove a black-cab from Edgware station taxi-rank. With fellow stuntman Ken Sheppard, he ran a gun shop, Fieldsports Ltd in Totteridge Lane, Whetstone.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | The Day the Earth Caught Fire | Man | Uncredited |
| 1966 | Alfie | Man in Pub Fight | Uncredited |
| 1970 | Cool It Carol! | Second London Taxi Driver | Uncredited |
| 1976 | Diversions | Mercenary Officer | |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther | French Thug | Uncredited |
| 1979 | Dracula | Dead Sailor | Uncredited |
| 1980 | Union City | Paper Boy | |
| 1980 | Superman II | KFC Man / French Officer | Uncredited |
| 1981 | An American Werewolf in London | Taxi Driver Who Crashes His Cab | Uncredited |
| 1982 | The Man from Snowy River | Crack Rider #11 |
Doctor Who
| Year | Episode | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | The Smugglers | Militiaman | uncredited |
| 1968 | The Web of Fear | Soldier at Covent Garden | uncredited |
| 1968 | The Invasion | UNIT Soldier | uncredited |
| 1970 | The Ambassadors of Death | UNIT Soldier | uncredited |
| 1970 | Inferno | RSF Soldier UNIT Soldier |
uncredited uncredited |
| 1971 | Terror of the Autons | Auton Policeman | Part Two-Three |
| 1971 | The Mind of Evil | Motor Cyclist UNIT Soldier |
uncredited uncredited |
| 1971 | Colony in Space | Rogers Colonist Primitive |
uncredited uncredited uncredited |
| 1972 | The Curse of Peladon | Guard | uncredited |
| 1972 | The Sea Devils | Castle Guard Barclay Sailor Sea Devil |
Part One and Three uncredited uncredited |
| 1972 | The Mutants | Overlord/Solos Guard | uncredited |
| 1972 | The Time Monster | Window Cleaner | Part One |
| 1973 | The Green Death | Guard | Part Four |
| 1974 | Invasion of the Dinosaurs | Warehouse Looter | Part One |
| 1974 | Death to the Daleks | Spaceman Burning Exxilon Exxilon Antibody |
uncredited uncredited uncredited |
| 1974 | The Monster of Peladon | Guard Captain Guard |
uncredited |
| 1974 | Planet of the Spiders | Man with Boat | Part Two |
| 1974–75 | Robot | SRS Bouncer | uncredited |
| 1975 | The Sontaran Experiment | Zake | Part One |
| 1975 | Genesis of the Daleks | Soldier Thal Soldier Muto Scientist |
uncredited uncredited uncredited uncredited |
| 1975 | Revenge of the Cybermen | Vogan | uncredited |
| 1975 | Planet of Evil | Crew Member | uncredited |
| 1976 | The Masque of Mandragora | Executioner | uncredited |
| 1977 | The Face of Evil | Horda Pit Guard | uncredited |
| 1978–79 | The Power of Kroll | Mensch | Part One-Two |
| 1979 | The Creature from the Pit | Doran | Part One-Two |
| 1993 | Dimensions in Time | Third Doctor | Part Two |
References
- 1 2 "Lights! Camera! Action!". Edgware and Mill Hill Times. 12 November 1987. pp. 20 & 77. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
- ↑ "Pow! Take that!". Potters Bar Times. 28 June 1990. p. 18. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
- ↑ Greaves, Paul (4 April 2025). "Devon man accused of Doctor Who actor fraud". Devon Live. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "Behind the fight scenes". Potters Bar Times. 25 July 1991. p. 16. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
External links
- Terry Walsh at IMDb