Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Deceased · Born: Aug 10, 1929 · Died: Mar 27, 2004

Personal Details

BornAug 10, 1929 Durham, England, UK

Biography

Peter Diamond, a renowned British stuntman, has had a illustrious career spanning over five decades, with a diverse range of television and film credits to his name. Initially, he pursued his passion for acting by training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). However, his talents soon led him to transition into the world of stunts, where he honed his skills as a fight arranger and director.

Internationally, Peter Diamond is perhaps best known for his work on the iconic Star Wars film franchise, as well as his significant contributions to other notable projects such as Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981),Superman II (1980),Highlander (1992),and Highlander (1986).

In addition to his work in the film industry, Peter Diamond has also shared his expertise with the public by touring the UK and providing demonstrations of his craft at various theatres and events, catering to schools and young audiences.

Career

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1997
True Vengeance
True Vengeance as Scott Denton
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1989
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as German Soldier (uncredited)
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1986
Highlander
Highlander as Aman Fasil
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1983
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi as Biker Scout Pushed Off Bike (uncredited)
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1981
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark as German Soldier (uncredited)
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1980
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back as Snowtrooper Gunner (uncredited)
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George and Mildred
George and Mildred as Service Waiter (uncredited)
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1977
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope as Stormtrooper / Tusken Raider / Death Star Trooper / Garouf Lafoe (uncredited)
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Candleshoe
Candleshoe as Hood (uncredited)
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1968
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1967
Z Cars
Z Cars as Corney Masterson
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1966
The Psychopath
The Psychopath as Junk Yard Man
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{"id":66314,"title":"Crossroads to Crime","year":"1960","character":"Escort","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crossroads-to-crime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66314.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66314.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
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1955
The Dam Busters
The Dam Busters as Tail Gunner (uncredited)
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1977