The Moonraker Coffin Assassin Actor?

Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
edited October 2014 in The James Bond Films
I've searched the Internet unsuccessfully for the name of the actor who plays the Coffin Assassin in Venice in Moonraker (1979) so I thought I would ask my learned friends here at AJB if they know the name of the uncredited actor who stars in one of my favourite benign-bizarre scenes from the James Bond films.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
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  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    I've had no Luck looking Mate :) -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    AlphaOmegaSin wrote:
    I've had no Luck looking Mate :) -{

    Perhaps he was a member of the film crew or something as there was not much acting involved as I know they did that sometimes - one thinks of Bill Hill as Captain Nash in FRWL.
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    And Fleming making a Cameo in FRWL :))
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    As Moneypenny might say .....
    ..... " Officially, that was never confirmed." :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    AlphaOmegaSin wrote:
    And Fleming making a Cameo in FRWL :))

    Indeed, though there is still some doubt about it in some quarters - personally I think it is him though replete with his shooting stick! :)) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    On the subject of knives, I remember reading the knives Jinx
    Throws in DAD would be terrible in real life as the handles are
    Full of big holes, so they couldn't be thrown straight. :D I
    Agree the "actor" may have been part of the Italian crew ? :)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    On the subject of knives, I remember reading the knives Jinx
    Throws in DAD would be terrible in real life as the handles are
    Full of big holes, so they couldn't be thrown straight. :D I
    Agree the "actor" may have been part of the Italian crew ? :)

    Just goes to show how these things don't work in real life - there should be a health warning with James Bond films that all is fantasy herein!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    The Bonds Films have always had an Atmosphere of Fantasy about them, it's what sets them apart from other Spy Thrillers -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    AlphaOmegaSin wrote:
    The Bonds Films have always had an Atmosphere of Fantasy about them, it's what sets them apart from other Spy Thrillers -{

    Indeed, with pleasing asides of studied realism especially in the Connery, Lazenby, Dalton and Craig Bond eras. :) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,866Chief of Staff
    I'm going from memory here (it was 35 years ago!), but I think the name of the man in the coffin was John Gant.
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    I'm going from memory here (it was 35 years ago!), but I think the name of the man in the coffin was John Gant.

    Thank you, Barbel. The knowledge base here at AJB is truly amazing! :) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,866Chief of Staff
    ...if my memory is right! :))
    I've deleted the pic, SM, but please feel free to post a link to it.
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    ...if my memory is right! :))
    I've deleted the pic, SM, but please feel free to post a link to it.

    Ah, yes sorry - forgot about that rule! :) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    It would be a nice idea to have a coffin fitted out like
    The knife assassin from Moonraker. For whenever we
    Shuffle off this mortal coil ! :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    I'm going from memory here (it was 35 years ago!), but I think the name of the man in the coffin was John Gant.

    I'm a sad git at times, I'll happily admit, but Barbel, I have to ask...how on earth do you remember something like that?

    (I am in awe...and slightly worried at the same time)
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    {[] Yes he is good, although I'd never tell him that ! :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,866Chief of Staff
    It is truly frightening the amount of useless and trivial information that I store in my ancient, drink-sodden, worn out brain cells.
    On the other hand, I often forget useful things! :)

    (and thank you, very much)
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    A friend of mine often says he can remember the starting XI for Manchester City vs Oldham Athletic in 1973, but occasionally forgets his eldest son's name.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    My first time trying to read The James Bond Omnibus Volume 003, the writing
    Seem so small, I thought I needed glasses :)) luckily, my eyes must just have
    Been tired, as when I tried it the next morning I could read it fine ! :)) and Yes
    At times, I too forget the simplest of words :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    003 has Colonel Sun. Have you got the others yet?
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    No, working through 003, when I have the time. Although I am
    Enjoying it ! :)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    I wont spoil the previous two for you -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • FiremassFiremass AlaskaPosts: 1,910MI6 Agent
    Watch Moonraker with Sir Roger's commentary track on. I could be mistaken, but I think he mentions the coffin assassin by name.
    My current 10 favorite:

    1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    -{ must give it another listen. :)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,866Chief of Staff
    I just checked the commentary and Sir Rog thinks (he's not sure) that the man's name is John Evans, from the Special Effects Dept.
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    -{ must give it another listen. :)

    Me too! :) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    As its raining here, looks like all day long too. It will be great to
    Slip in Moonraker and see a bit of that Rio sunshine ! :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • FiremassFiremass AlaskaPosts: 1,910MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    As its raining here, looks like all day long too. It will be great to
    Slip in Moonraker and see a bit of that Rio sunshine ! :))

    And how did you enjoy your day trip to Rio?
    My current 10 favorite:

    1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) wonderful as always, When you
    travel with 007. -{
    I know it gets a lot of stick but when you're
    in the mood ( as with YOLT) it's great fun.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    Turn off your Brain and have fun -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
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