Jim Dowdall
- Known For
- Crew
- Born
- October 21, 1948 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1967–2022 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 84 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Jim Dowdall (also known as Jim Do All, James Dowdall, Jim Dowde).
Birth Date: October 21, 1948 [1, 4] or 31 October 1948 [2, 5].
Birth Place: Hammersmith, London, England, UK [1, 2].
Professions: Stunt Coordinator, Stunts, Actor, Stunt Double, Second Unit Director, Armorer, Performer [3, 4, 5].
Specializations: Action sequences, military authenticity, and vehicle work [5].
Known For/Credits:
Movies: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), Tenet (2020), Enemy at the Gates (2001), Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Saving Private Ryan, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Pianist [2, 3].
TV: Doctor Who (uncredited actor and stunt performer) [4].
Experience: Over five decades of contributions to film, television, and commercials [5].
Jim Dowdall is a British stunt coordinator, performer, actor, and armourer. He was born in Hammersmith, London, England, UK, on either October 21, 1948, or October 31, 1948. His work spans over five decades across film, television, and commercials, with specializations in vehicle work, military authenticity, and action sequences. Dowdall is known for his roles in productions such as Tenet, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and Enemy at the Gates. Other credits include Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Saving Private
Career overview
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Use only verifiable facts from provided sources.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 180-260 words.
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Name: Jim Dowdall (also known as Jim Do All, James Dowdall, Jim Dowde).
Birth Date: October 21, 1948 [1, 4] or October 31, 1948 [2, 5]. (Note: Sources conflict; I will mention the dates provided or choose one if necessary, but as an archivist, I should be careful. Actually, I'll just state he was born in October 1948 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK).
Roles: Stunt Coordinator, Stunts, Actor, Stunt Double, Second Unit Director, Armorer, Performer.
Specializations: Action sequences, military authenticity, and vehicle work.
Known Credits (Crew/Work):
Movies/TV: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), Tenet (2020), Enemy at the Gates (2001), Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Saving Private Ryan, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Pianist.
TV: Doctor Who (uncredited actor/stunt performer).
Career Length: Over five decades of contributions to film, television, and commercials.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Jim Dowdall is a British stunt coordinator, performer, actor, and armourer. Born in Hammersmith, London, England, UK, in October 1948, he has contributed to film, television, and commercials for over five decades. His professional work specializes in vehicle work, military authenticity, and action sequences. He is also known by several names, including James Dowdall, Jim Do All, and Jim Dowde.
Paragraph 2: Professional Credits.
Dowdall's extensive credits include work on major productions such as Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Saving Private Ryan, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. His filmography also features Spider-Man: Far From Home, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tenet, The Pianist, and Enemy at the Gates. He is recognized for his roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. In television, he has appeared as an uncredited actor and stunt performer in several Doctor Who stories. His various professional capacities include serving as a stunt double, second unit director, and armorer.
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Jim Dowdall is a British stunt coordinator, performer, actor, and armourer. Born in Hammersmith, London, England, UK, in October 1948, he has provided over five decades of contributions to film, television, and commercials. His professional expertise specializes in action sequences, military authenticity, and vehicle work. He is also known by the names James Dowdall, Jim Do All, and Jim Dowde.
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Dowdall's professional credits span a wide range of notable productions. His work includes Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Saving Private Ryan, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tenet, The Pianist, and Enemy at the Gates. He is also known for his work on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. In television, he has served as an uncredited actor
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
84 titles- Noel Edmonds: The Rise & Fall of Mr Saturday Night (2022) as Self
- Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise and Falls of the Great British Stuntman (2021) as Self
- Tenet (2020) Stunts
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Stunts
- Whiskey Cavalier (2019) as Seth
- Yesterday (2019) Stunts
- The Child in Time (2018) Stunt Coordinator
- In Praise of Action (2018) as Self
- RED 2 (2013) Stunts
- The Bletchley Circle (2012) Stunt Coordinator
- Tezz (2012) Stunt Coordinator
- The Confession (2010) Stunt Coordinator
- The Descent: Part 2 (2009) Stunt Coordinator
- The Deaths of Ian Stone (2008) Stunt Coordinator
- Flood (2007) Stunt Coordinator
- The Good Night (2007) Stunt Coordinator
- Straightheads (2007) Stunt Coordinator
- And When Did You Last See Your Father? (2007) Stunt Coordinator
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006) as Boris
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Stunt Coordinator
- The Descent (2005) Stunt Coordinator
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) Stunt Coordinator
- Sahara (2005) Stunts
- Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005) as Self
- If Only (2004) Stunts
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) Second Unit Director
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) Stunt Coordinator
- Wimbledon (2004) Stunt Coordinator
- Enduring Love (2004) Second Unit Director
- Enduring Love (2004) Stunt Coordinator
- The Heart of Me (2004) Stunt Coordinator
- I Capture the Castle (2003) Stunt Coordinator
- The Royal (2003) Stunt Coordinator
- The Pianist (2002) Stunt Coordinator
- Die Another Day (2002) Stunts
- Enemy at the Gates (2001) as Stubborn Feldwebel
- Enemy at the Gates (2001) Stunt Coordinator
- Murder in Mind (2001) Stunt Coordinator
- Quills (2000) Stunt Coordinator
- Entrapment (1999) Stunt Coordinator
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) Stunts
- Supply and Demand (1998) Stunt Coordinator
- Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) Stunts
- GoldenEye (1995) Stunts
- Richard III (1995) Stunt Coordinator
- Pie in the Sky (1994) Stunts
- Open Fire (1994) Stunt Coordinator
- Nightbreed (1990) Stunts
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Stunts
- Batman (1989) Stunts
- The Tall Guy (1989) Stunt Coordinator
- Hardwicke House (1987) as Window Cleaner
- Wish You Were Here (1987) as Cook
- Personal Services (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Bellman and True (1987) as The Wheelman
- EastEnders (1985) as Bus Driver
- My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) Stunt Coordinator
- Dance with a Stranger (1985) Stunt Coordinator
- Underworld (1985) as Underworlder #1
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) Stunt Double
- Top Secret! (1984) as Resistance Member (uncredited)
- Top Secret! (1984) Stunts
- The Keep (1983) Stunts
- Henry VI Part 1 (1983)
- Superhero (1982)
- Bergerac (1981) Stunt Coordinator
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Stormtrooper/Snowtrooper
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Stunts
- Superman II (1980) as Boris
- The Long Good Friday (1980) Stunts
- Minder (1979) Stunt Coordinator
- Blake's 7 (1978) Stunt Double
- The Word (1978) Stunts
- Force 10 from Navarone (1978) as Force 10 Team Member #4
- The Professionals (1977) as Man
- Star Wars (1977) Stunts
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) Stunts
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Bogus Policeman
- Battle of Britain (1969) as German Pilot (uncredited)
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) as German Officer on Stairs (uncredited)
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) Stunts
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) Armorer
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) Stunts
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) Stunt Double
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim Dowdall best known for?
Jim Dowdall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tenet (2020), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), The Pied Piper (1986), Yesterday (2019).
When and where was Jim Dowdall born?
Jim Dowdall was born on October 21, 1948 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Jim Dowdall have?
Jim Dowdall has accumulated over 84 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2022.
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Subject: Jim Dowdall (Crew). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word Count: 90-130 words. Name: Jim Dowdall (also known as Jim Do All, James Dowd...
Jim Dowdall by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Stormtrooper/Snowtrooper — aged about 31
- The Professionals (1977) as Man — aged about 28
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) as German Officer on Stairs (uncredited) — aged about 19
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006) as Boris — aged about 57
- Enemy at the Gates (2001) as Stubborn Feldwebel — aged about 52
- Top Secret! (1984) as Resistance Member (uncredited) — aged about 35
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