Rocky Taylor

Rocky Taylor (born Laurie Taylor; 1946) is an English stuntman and actor.

Rocky Taylor
Born
Laurie Taylor

1946 (1946) (age 75)
Bermondsey, UK
OccupationStuntman, actor
Years active1961–2018
RelativesLarry Taylor (father)

Career

His first appearance as a stuntman was an uncredited role in Dr. No. He has since been a stuntman for many famous and successful films including multiple James Bond and Indiana Jones films, A Bridge Too Far, Titanic, The Da Vinci Code, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and the HBO television series Game of Thrones. He has also had minor acting roles in 40 films, including doubling for Roger Moore and Sean Connery in James Bond films. He is also known as being the voice of the original Honey Monster in a series of commercials for Sugar Puffs.

Taylor currently holds the record for being the oldest stuntman in Britain, with 35 years as a stunt performer and 20 years as a stunt co-ordinator. He appeared on Russell Howard's Good News in 2011 to discuss his career.

Accidents

Taylor suffered a fractured spine in 1985 when a stunt on the film Death Wish 3 went wrong, but survived the fall from a burning building. He performed the stunt successfully 26 years later.

Personal life

Taylor was born in Bermondsey, South East London, England. His father Larry was also a stuntman, appearing in several films, including Zulu.

In April 2019, Rocky released his official biography, Jump Rocky Jump with Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers.

On 2 April 2020, Taylor was reported to be in "critical condition" after contracting COVID-19.[1]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1961GorgoMan in CrowdUncredited
1967The Dirty DozenAirborne SoldierUncredited
1974The Man with the Golden GunBeirut ThugUncredited
1981Raiders of the Lost ArkStaff Car DriverUncredited
1983Never Say Never AgainHostage GuardUncredited
1989BatmanNapier Hood #5
1997TitanicBert CartmellUncredited
1997Tomorrow Never DiesCarver's ThugUncredited
1999The World Is Not EnoughMan in RestaurantUncredited
2002Die Another DayMan at Sword ClubUncredited
2018 Final Score Lift Guard Credited

References
  1. "Superman Stuntman Rocky Taylor in Critical Condition From COVID-19". CBR. 2 April 2020.
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