Shane Rimmer was a Canadian actor and screenwriter, primarily known for his iconic voice acting role as Scott Tracy in the science fiction series "Thunderbirds" from 1965 to 1966.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Rimmer's parents, Thomas and Vera, had separately migrated to the United States before meeting in New York, where they married and later moved to Canada in search of a better life.
In the 1950s, Rimmer pursued a music career in Canada, performing as a singer and radio DJ. He also hosted a musical television series, "Come Fly with Me," and joined a singing trio called "the Three Deuces," performing in the United Kingdom.
Rimmer's acting career took off, and he appeared in various films and television series, including the soap opera "Compact" and the black comedy "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb."
He then gained fame for his recurring role as pilot Scott Tracy in the popular television series "Thunderbirds," which ran for 32 episodes. Rimmer reprised his role in the spin-off films "Thunderbirds Are Go" and "Thunderbird 6."
In the late 1960s, Rimmer began playing minor roles in the "James Bond" film series, including "You Only Live Twice," "Diamonds Are Forever," and "The Spy Who Loved Me."
Rimmer also ventured into screenwriting, penning scripts for several episodes of television series such as "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons," "Joe 90," "The Secret Service," and "The Protectors."
Shane Rimmer passed away in March 2019 at the age of 89 at Barnet Hospital in London, leaving behind his wife and three sons.
