Peter Diamond
Biography
Peter Diamond was an English actor and stuntman who was born on August 10, 1929, in Durham, England, United Kingdom. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and is remembered for his work as a stuntman in television and film. During his career, he accumulated 92 known acting credits. His notable film appearances include the motion pictures Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Peter Diamond passed away on March 27, 2004, at the age of 74.
Career overview
Peter Diamond was an English actor born on August 10, 1929, in Durham, England, United Kingdom. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and is remembered as a stuntman on television or film. During his career, he amassed ninety-two known credits in acting across movies and television shows.
Among his film credits, he became known for his work in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Throughout his life and career, he was recognized primarily for his contributions to film and television productions before his death on March 27, 2004, at the age of seventy-four.
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Full Filmography
111 titles- The Last Detective (2003) Stunt Coordinator
- As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) as Self (archive)
- Monarch of the Glen (2000) Stunt Coordinator
- True Vengeance (1997) as Scott Denton
- Kavanagh Q.C. (1995) Stunt Coordinator
- Hamish Macbeth (1995) Stunt Coordinator
- Pie in the Sky (1994) Stunts
- Pie in the Sky (1994) Stunt Coordinator
- Heartbeat (1992) as Professor Brigstocke
- Heartbeat (1992) Fight Choreographer
- Heartbeat (1992) Stunt Coordinator
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Brigand Leader
- Hear My Song (1991) Stunt Coordinator
- Hear My Song (1991) Second Unit Director
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Policeman
- Zorro (1990) Director
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) as German Soldier (uncredited)
- The Princess Bride (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Highlander (1986) as Aman Fasil
- Highlander (1986) Stunt Coordinator
- Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986) Stunts
- Plenty (1985) Stunts
- The Master of Ballantrae (1984) Stunt Coordinator
- Return of the Jedi (1983) as Biker Scout Pushed Off Bike (uncredited)
- Return of the Jedi (1983) Stunts
- Nate and Hayes (1983) Stunt Coordinator
- Victor/Victoria (1982) as Man in Bar (uncredited)
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) as German Soldier (uncredited)
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Stunts
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) Stunts
- Dragonslayer (1981) Stunts
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) as Painter Dancer / Dubonnet Club Dancer (uncredited)
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Snowtrooper Gunner (uncredited)
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Stunt Coordinator
- Superman II (1980) Stunts
- SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Self
- George & Mildred (1980) as Service Waiter (uncredited)
- Dick Turpin (1979) Stunt Coordinator
- Return of the Saint (1978) Stunt Coordinator
- The Thief of Baghdad (1978) Stunt Coordinator
- The Four Feathers (1978) Stunt Coordinator
- Star Wars (1977) as Stormtrooper / Tusken Raider / Death Star Trooper / Garouf Lafoe (uncredited)
- Star Wars (1977) Stunt Coordinator
- Candleshoe (1977) as Hood (uncredited)
- The Making of Star Wars (1977) as Self - Stunt Coordinator (uncredited)
- City of Fear! (1976) as Drunk
- The Sweeney (1975) Stunts
- Poldark (1975) as Joe Nanfan
- Poldark (1975) as Joe Nanfran
- Carry On Dick (1974) Stunts
- Centre Play (1973) as Drunk
- Arthur of the Britons (1972) as Jute Warrior
- The Long Chase (1972) as Rescuer
- Sitting Target (1972) Stunts
- The Devils (1971) Stunts
- Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) Stunts
- Percy (1971) Stunts
- Doctor Who: The Dæmons (1971) Fight Choreographer
- Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) Stunts
- The Mind of Mr. Soames (1970) Stunts
- Sovereign's Company (1970) Stunt Coordinator
- Some Girls Do (1969) Stunts
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) Stunts
- Doctor Who: The War Games (1969) Fight Choreographer
- The Expert (1968) as Second Soldier
- Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968) Stunts
- Virgin of the Secret Service (1968) as 2nd Arab
- Frankenstein Created Woman (1967) Stunts
- Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks (1967) Fight Choreographer
- Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors (1967) as Davis
- Doctor Who: The Highlanders (1967) as Sailor
- Macbeth (1966) as Macdonald
- The Plague of the Zombies (1966) as Zombie
- The Psychopath (1966) as Junk Yard Man
- Death Is a Woman (1966) Stunts
- Orlando (1965) as Stevedore
- Doctor Who: The Chase (1965) Fight Choreographer
- The Pleasure Girls (1965) as 'Rat-Face'
- Doctor Who: The Romans (1965) as Delos
- Doctor Who: The Romans (1965) Fight Choreographer
- Sucker Bait (1965) as First Crewman
- Sucker Bait (1965) Fight Choreographer
- Doctor Who: The Space Museum (1965) as Morok Technician / Morok Guard
- Doctor Who: The Space Museum (1965) Fight Choreographer
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Sanderson
- The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) Stunts
- The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) Stunts
- Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth (1964) Fight Choreographer
- Doctor Who (1963) as Delos
- Doctor Who (1963) as Morok Technician
- Doctor Who (1963) as Morok Guard
- Doctor Who (1963) Fight Choreographer
- The Cracksman (1963) Stunts
- The Saint (1962) as Miguel
- The Saint (1962) as Louis Peyrac
- Go to Blazes (1962) Stunts
- The Avengers (1961) as Bernie
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Bosun
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as De Luc
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) Fight Choreographer
- Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961) Stunts
- The Brides of Dracula (1960) Stunts
- Crossroads to Crime (1960) as Escort
- Crossroads to Crime (1960) Stunts
- Dracula (1958) Stunts
- I Accuse! (1958) Stunts
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Alexander Mackay
- The Dam Busters (1955) as Tail Gunner (uncredited)
- That Lady (1955) Stunts
- Storm Over the Nile (1955) Stunts
- Paid to Kill (1954) Stunts
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Diamond best known for?
Peter Diamond is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Monarch of the Glen (2000), Kavanagh Q.C. (1995), Hamish Macbeth (1995), Pie in the Sky (1994).
When and where was Peter Diamond born?
Peter Diamond was born on August 10, 1929 in Durham, England, UK. They passed away on March 27, 2004.
How many credits does Peter Diamond have?
Peter Diamond has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2003.
What is Peter Diamond's background in cinema and television?
Peter Diamond was an English actor and stuntman who was born on August 10, 1929, in Durham, England, United Kingdom. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and is remembered for his work as a stuntman in television and film. During his career, he accumulated 92 known acting credits. His notable film appearance...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Second Soldier — aged about 38
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Snowtrooper Gunner (uncredited) — aged about 50
- Star Wars (1977) as Stormtrooper / Tusken Raider / Death Star Trooper / Garouf Lafoe (uncredited) — aged about 47
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Policeman — aged about 60
- Arthur of the Britons (1972) as Jute Warrior — aged about 42
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) as German Soldier (uncredited) — aged about 59
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