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Terry Richards

A legendary stuntman and actor, Terry Richards becomes the unsung hero behind some of cinema's most iconic action sequences, from Raiders of the Lost Ark to James Bond, as he risks everything to bring blockbuster thrills to the screen.

Born

1967

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Stunts

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In short · Acting since 1961, 6 decades active, 17 credits.

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Biography

David Terence Richards was a British actor and stuntman who appeared in numerous films and television productions. He is best known for playing the Arab swordsman in the 1981 film *Raiders of the Lost Ark*. Over the course of his career, Richards appeared in more than 100 productions and worked in nine James Bond films. He performed stunt work in scenes featuring characters such as Indiana Jones, James Bond, Luke Skywalker, and Rambo. He also doubled for actors including Donald Sutherland, Tom Selleck, and Christopher Lee.

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