Rocky Taylor
Rocky Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Laurie Taylor 28 February 1945[1] Bermondsey, England |
| Occupation(s) | Stuntman, actor |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Relatives | Larry Taylor (father) |
Rocky Taylor (born Laurie Taylor; 28 February 1945) is an English
Career
His first appearance as a stuntman was an uncredited role in
Taylor currently holds the record for being the oldest stuntman in Britain, with 35 years as a stunt performer and 20 years as a stunt coordinator. He appeared on Russell Howard's Good News in 2011 to discuss his career.
Accidents
Taylor suffered a fractured spine in 1985 when a stunt on the film Death Wish 3 went wrong, but survived the fall from a burning building. He performed the stunt successfully 26 years later in 2011. [3]
Personal life
Taylor was born in
In April 2019, he released his official biography, Jump Rocky Jump, with Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers.[2]
On 2 April 2020, Taylor was reported to be in "critical condition" after contracting COVID-19.[4]
Selective filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Gorgo | Man in Crowd | Uncredited |
| 1967 | The Dirty Dozen | Airborne Soldier | Uncredited |
| 1974 | The Man with the Golden Gun | Beirut Thug | Uncredited |
| 1981 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Staff Car Driver | Uncredited |
| 1983 | Never Say Never Again | Hostage Guard | Uncredited |
| 1989 | Batman | Napier Hood #5 | |
| 1997 | Titanic | Bert Cartmell | |
| 1997 | Tomorrow Never Dies | Carver's Thug | Uncredited |
| 1999 | The World Is Not Enough | Man in Restaurant | Uncredited |
| 2002 | Die Another Day | Man at Sword Club | Uncredited |
| 2018 | Final Score | Lift Guard | Credited |
References
- ^ Guinness World Records 2015
- ^ a b "Interview with legendary stuntman Rocky Taylor » The MALESTROM". The MALESTROM. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
- ^ Angelini, Francesca (2011-08-07). "Rocky Taylor: Death plunge 2 – and this time I get it dead right". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
- ^ "Superman Stuntman Rocky Taylor in Critical Condition From COVID-19". CBR. 2 April 2020.
External links
- Official website
- Rocky Taylor at IMDb