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.
Career
Walsh is known for his work on the science fiction television programme Doctor Who. 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.
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.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1961 The Day the Earth Caught Fire Man Uncredited1966 Alfie Man in Pub Fight Uncredited1970 Cool It Carol! Second London Taxi Driver Uncredited1976 Diversions Mercenary Officer 1978 Revenge of the Pink Panther French Thug Uncredited1979 Dracula Dead Sailor Uncredited1980 Union City Paper Boy 1980 Superman II KFC Man / French Officer Uncredited1981 An American Werewolf in London Taxi Driver Who Crashes His Cab Uncredited1982 The Man from Snowy River Crack Rider #11
Doctor Who Year Episode Role Notes1966The SmugglersMilitiamanuncredited1968The Web of FearSoldier at Covent Gardenuncredited1968The InvasionUNIT Soldieruncredited1970The Ambassadors of DeathUNIT Soldieruncredited1970InfernoRSF SoldierUNIT Soldieruncrediteduncredited1971Terror of the AutonsAuton PolicemanPart Two-Three1971The Mind of EvilMotor CyclistUNIT Soldieruncrediteduncredited1971Colony in SpaceRogersColonistPrimitiveuncrediteduncrediteduncredited1972The Curse of PeladonGuarduncredited1972The Sea DevilsCastle Guard BarclaySailorSea DevilPart One and Threeuncrediteduncredited1972The MutantsOverlord/Solos Guarduncredited1972The Time MonsterWindow CleanerPart One1973The Green DeathGuardPart Four1974Invasion of the DinosaursWarehouse LooterPart One1974Death to the DaleksSpacemanBurning ExxilonExxilon Antibodyuncrediteduncrediteduncredited1974The Monster of PeladonGuard CaptainGuarduncredited1974Planet of the SpidersMan with BoatPart Two1974–75RobotSRS Bounceruncredited1975The Sontaran ExperimentZakePart One1975Genesis of the DaleksSoldierThal SoldierMutoScientistuncrediteduncrediteduncrediteduncredited1975Revenge of the CybermenVoganuncredited1975Planet of EvilCrew Memberuncredited1976The Masque of MandragoraExecutioneruncredited1977The Face of EvilHorda Pit Guarduncredited1978–79The Power of KrollMenschPart One-Two1979The Creature from the PitDoranPart One-Two1993Dimensions in TimeThird DoctorPart Two
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