Nick Gillard
- Known For
- Crew
- Born
- March 31, 1959 in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1963–2021 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 65 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Nick Gillard.
Profession: English stunt man, stunt coordinator, actor, and assistant director.
Birth Date: March 31, 1959.
Birth Place: Brighton, Sussex, England, UK.
Known For: Lead lightsaber fight and stunt coordinator of the Star Wars prequel trilogy films (1999–2005).
Movie Credits:
Various James Bond films.
The original Star Wars.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).
The Three Musketeers (1993).
Sleepy Hollow (1999) (with Ray Park).
Wanted (2008).
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002).
Reign of Fire (2002).
TV Credits:
Lucas' The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
Nick Gillard is an English stunt man, stunt coordinator, actor, and assistant director. Born on March 31, 1959, in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK, he is best known as the lead lightsaber fight and stunt coordinator for the Star Wars prequel trilogy films released between 1999 and 2005. His film credits include various James Bond films, the original Star Wars, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (
Career overview
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Name: Nick Gillard.
Profession: English stunt man, stunt coordinator, actor, and assistant director.
Birth: March 31, 1959, in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK.
Key Work: Lead lightsaber fight and stunt coordinator for the Star Wars prequel trilogy films (1999–2005).
Movie Credits:
Various James Bond films.
The original Star Wars.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).
The Three Musketeers (1993).
Sleepy Hollow (1999) (with Ray Park).
Wanted (2008).
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002).
Reign of Fire (2002).
TV Work: Lucas' The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
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Nick Gillard is an English stunt man, stunt coordinator, actor, and assistant director. Born on March 31, 1959, in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK, he is most recognized for his work as the lead lightsaber fight and stunt coordinator for the Star Wars prequel trilogy films released between 1999 and 2005. His filmography also includes work on the original Star Wars films.
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Gillard's extensive movie credits include various James Bond films, the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and the 1993 film The Three Musketeers. He also worked on the 1999 film Sleepy Hollow alongside Ray Park. Other film credits for Gillard include the 2002 films The Count of Monte Cristo and Reign of Fire, as well as the 2008 film Wanted. In addition to his film work, he has performed and coordinated for the television show The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
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Nick Gillard is an English stunt man, stunt coordinator, actor, and assistant director. Born in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK, on March 31, 1959, he is best known for his role as the lead lightsaber fight and stunt coordinator for the Star Wars prequel trilogy films, which were released from 1999 to 2005. His work in the franchise also extends to the original Star Wars films.
Gillard has a diverse range of movie credits. These include various James Bond films and the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. His work also includes the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, the 1993 film The Three Musketeers, and the 1999 film Sleepy Hollow, which
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
65 titles- Grace (2021) Stunt Coordinator
- Ragdoll (2021) Stunt Coordinator
- Ragdoll (2021) Stunts
- Danny Boy (2021) Stunt Coordinator
- The War of the Worlds (2019) Stunt Coordinator
- Kiss Me First (2018) Stunt Coordinator
- The White Princess (2017) Stunt Coordinator
- The Order (2016) Director
- Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel (2015) as Self
- The Fold (2014) Stunt Coordinator
- Black Mirror (2011) as Roach
- Tamara Drewe (2010) Stunt Coordinator
- Wanted (2008) Stunt Coordinator
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Cin Drallig (uncredited)
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Stunt Coordinator
- Cheeky (2003) as Taxi Driver
- Spooks (2002) Stunt Coordinator
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Stunt Coordinator
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) Stunt Coordinator
- Reign of Fire (2002) Second Unit Director
- Dirty Pretty Things (2002) Stunt Coordinator
- From Puppets to Pixels: The Making of Star Wars Episode II (2002) as Self
- R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001) as Self
- Shaft (2000) Stunt Coordinator
- Shaft (2000) Second Unit Director
- Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000) as Self
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure (2000) Stunt Coordinator
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) Stunt Coordinator
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) Unit Manager
- Sleepy Hollow (1999) Stunt Coordinator
- Notting Hill (1999) Stunts
- Notting Hill (1999) Stunt Coordinator
- The Darkening (1995) Stunt Coordinator
- Pie in the Sky (1994) Stunts
- Interview with the Vampire (1994) Stunts
- Alien³ (1992) Stunts
- Far and Away (1992) Stunts
- Under Suspicion (1991) Stunts
- Bottom (1991) as Man in wheelchair
- Company Business (1991) Stunts
- Young Soul Rebels (1991) Stunts
- King of the Wind (1990) as First Sailor
- King of the Wind (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- 1871 (1990) Stunts
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) as Tank Crewman Hit by Periscope (uncredited)
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Stunts
- The Paradise Club (1989) as Nicky The Frost
- Red Dwarf (1988) Stunt Coordinator
- Dream Demon (1988) Stunts
- The New Statesman (1987) Stunts
- Lovejoy (1986) Stunts
- EastEnders (1985) as Restaurant Manager
- Legend (1985) Stunt Double
- Legend (1985) Stunts
- The Bride (1985) Stunts
- Restless Natives (1985) Stunt Coordinator
- Supergirl (1984) Stunts
- Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (1984) as Alec Thompson
- Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) Stunt Double
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) as German Soldier (uncredited)
- Superman II (1980) Stunts
- Minder (1979) as Queen
- Minder (1979) Stunts
- Story Without a Hero (1979) as Angel
- Doctor Who (1963) Stunt Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nick Gillard best known for?
Nick Gillard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grace (2021), The War of the Worlds (2019), The White Princess (2017), Beatrice (1987).
When and where was Nick Gillard born?
Nick Gillard was born on March 31, 1959 in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK.
How many credits does Nick Gillard have?
Nick Gillard has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2021.
What is Nick Gillard's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Nick Gillard (Crew). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). If not in material, omit. Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text...
Nick Gillard by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Black Mirror (2011) as Roach — aged about 52
- Bottom (1991) as Man in wheelchair — aged about 32
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) as Tank Crewman Hit by Periscope (uncredited) — aged about 30
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) as German Soldier (uncredited) — aged about 22
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Cin Drallig (uncredited) — aged about 46
- Minder (1979) as Queen — aged about 20
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