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Bruce Boa

 
Actor: Bruce Boa
  • Born: in England
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '70s-'80s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Career Highlights: Murder Story, White Light
  • First Major Screen Credit: Murder Story (1989)

Biography

Entering films around 1960, British actor Bruce Boa has had a considerable number of movie credits in the sci-fi/fantasy field. He was seen as Roy in the satiric Man in the Moon (1960), a detective in the allegorical The Adding Machine (1968) and General Reeikan in The Empire Strikes Back (1980). The actor also showed up in unstressed minor roles in such films as The Omen (1976), Ragtime (1981) and the James Bond spectacular Octopussy (1983). Bruce Boa has from time to time played "American" roles, but even his appearance in Stanley Kubrick's Vietnam drama Full Metal Jacket (1987) was filmed in England. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Bruce Boa
Born July 10, 1930(1930-07-10)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Died April 17, 2004 (aged 73)
Surrey, England, UK

Bruce Boa (10 July 1930 – 17 April 2004) was a Canadian actor, who found success playing the token North American in British films and television.

His most prominent film role is probably the Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back, in which he played the Rebel Alliance General Rieekan. Other film credits include: The Omen, Superman, Carry On Emmannuelle, Octopussy, Return to Oz, Full Metal Jacket, and Screamers.

On television, his most notable role is probably the belligerent American guest, Mr. Hamilton, in the "Waldorf Salad" episode of the BBC hotel sitcom Fawlty Towers. Other TV credits include: The Avengers, Out of the Unknown, The Champions, The Troubleshooters, The Saint, Ace of Wands, Special Branch, The Onedin Line, Z Cars, The New Avengers, The Professionals, The Omega Factor, Dempsey and Makepeace, Astronauts, Hart to Hart, Remington Steele, Howards' Way, Tales of the Unexpected, As Time Goes By and Kavanagh QC.

Family

Bruce Boa's sister is Jungian analyst and author Marion Woodman. He was also good friends with John Cleese, with whom he co-starred in his sole Fawlty Towers episode.

Death

Boa died from cancer on April 17, 2004 in Surrey, England, UK.

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Murder Story (1989 Mystery Film)
Astronauts (TV series)
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