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A Fixture
A hero of mine in life and on film has passed away recently and I am saddened to pass on the news.
Joining the Grenadier Guards and then transferring to the Commandos, Joe Powell served his country on numerous coastal raids and actions including Dieppe and D-Day.
Surviving the War Joe then took up a second action career full of excitement and daring doing the highest falls, like from the mast top in 'Moby Dick', and became Britain's top stuntman, doubling for many screen heroes including dying for Sean Connery in his fall in 'The man who would be king',
The leader of the Ninja that rappelled from the ceiling of villians cave in James Bonds you only live twice, and invading Normandy all over again in 'The Longest Day'.
He was met by Lord Lovatt who was watching the filming.
He is supposed to have stopped him in his costume saying to the effect.... 'Good afternoon Sgt Powell, not quite as hot this time round eh?
Most of you will however know his best in his most prominent speaking part...Sgt Windrage in the immortal film 'ZULU'.
His contribution to the Industry was in ensurung stuntmen got the same insurance and back up as actors for the
first time, and helped professionalise 'the trade'.
An absolute gentleman and a quiet unassuming man.
God bless you Joe.
Rest well old lad
Paul
Joining the Grenadier Guards and then transferring to the Commandos, Joe Powell served his country on numerous coastal raids and actions including Dieppe and D-Day.
Surviving the War Joe then took up a second action career full of excitement and daring doing the highest falls, like from the mast top in 'Moby Dick', and became Britain's top stuntman, doubling for many screen heroes including dying for Sean Connery in his fall in 'The man who would be king',
The leader of the Ninja that rappelled from the ceiling of villians cave in James Bonds you only live twice, and invading Normandy all over again in 'The Longest Day'.
He was met by Lord Lovatt who was watching the filming.
He is supposed to have stopped him in his costume saying to the effect.... 'Good afternoon Sgt Powell, not quite as hot this time round eh?
Most of you will however know his best in his most prominent speaking part...Sgt Windrage in the immortal film 'ZULU'.
His contribution to the Industry was in ensurung stuntmen got the same insurance and back up as actors for the
first time, and helped professionalise 'the trade'.
An absolute gentleman and a quiet unassuming man.
God bless you Joe.
Rest well old lad
Paul
Thanks for this.
