Roy Alon

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Roy Alon
Born24 April 1942
Died1 February 2006 (age 63)
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
OccupationStuntman

Roy Alon (24 April 1942 – 1 February 2006) was a British stuntman.

Born in Otley, West Riding of Yorkshire, during his 36-year career he appeared in over 1,000 films including the James Bond and Superman films. His debut came in A Bridge Too Far.[1]

Roy made the Guinness Book of Records for being the world's most prolific stuntman. He doubled for actors as varied as Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren.[2]

He died of a heart attack at his home in Leeds at the age of 63.[3]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me Russian Sub Crewman Uncredited
1980 The Long Good Friday Captain Death
1983 Superman III Man Trapped in Car
1983 Never Say Never Again Prison Guard Thrown into Sea Uncredited
1987 The Fourth Protocol Russian Seaman
1990 I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle Harold
1992 Shining Through Cook Uncredited
1992 Blue Ice Secret Serviceman Uncredited
1999 The World Is Not Enough Man in Restaurant Uncredited

References

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