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Bruce Boa (1930–2004)
Bruce Boa was born on July 10, 1930 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada as Andrew Bruce Boa. He was an actor, known for Full Metal Jacket (1987), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Octopussy (1983). He was married to Cherry. He died on April 17, 2004 in Surrey, England.
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Born:in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDied:(age 73) in Surrey, England, UK |
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Actor (153 credits)
Actor (153 credits)
1997
Kavanagh QC
(TV Series)
Governor Stamford Cotton
Governor Stamford Cotton
- In God We Trust
(1997)
... Governor Stamford Cotton
1993
J.F.K.: Reckless Youth
(TV Mini-Series)
Adm. Dodson
Adm. Dodson
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... Adm. Dodson
- Episode #1.1
(1993)
... Adm. Dodson
1992-1993
Avonlea
(TV Series)
Mr. Harrison
Mr. Harrison
- Home Movie
(1993)
... Mr. Harrison
- Old Friends, Old Wounds
(1992)
... Mr. Harrison
1993
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
(TV Series)
Ambassador Kerens
Ambassador Kerens
- Vienna, November 1908
(1993)
... Ambassador Kerens
1986-1990
Howards' Way
(TV Series)
Robert Hudson
Robert Hudson
- Episode #6.12
(1990)
... Robert Hudson
- Episode #4.11
(1988)
... Robert Hudson
- Episode #2.7
(1986)
... Robert Hudson
1989
The Nightmare Years
(TV Mini-Series)
Nick Roosevelt
Nick Roosevelt
- Episode #1.4
(1989)
... Nick Roosevelt
- Episode #1.3
(1989)
... Nick Roosevelt
- Part 2
(1989)
... Nick Roosevelt
- Part 1
(1989)
... Nick Roosevelt
1989
Anything More Would Be Greedy
(TV Mini-Series)
Brock Cashman
Brock Cashman
- Georgian Silver
(1989)
... Brock Cashman
1988
The Dirty Dozen
(TV Series)
General Bantom
General Bantom
- Colonel Mustard in the Library with a Luger
(1988)
... General Bantom
1988
The Bourne Identity
(TV Mini-Series)
Sen. Crawford
Sen. Crawford
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Sen. Crawford
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Sen. Crawford
1987
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
(TV Mini-Series)
Hunnicutt
Hunnicutt
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Hunnicutt
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Hunnicutt
1986
Dempsey and Makepeace
(TV Series)
Coltrane
Coltrane
- The Burning: Part 2
(1986)
... Coltrane
- The Burning
(1986)
... Coltrane
1984
Cold Warrior
(TV Series)
Colonel Elliott
Colonel Elliott
- What's Good for General Bullmoose
(1984)
... Colonel Elliott
1984
Lace
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Hale
Mr. Hale
- Episode #1.2
(1984)
... Mr. Hale
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... Mr. Hale
1983
The Old Men at the Zoo
(TV Series)
Harvey Wallbanger
Harvey Wallbanger
- Armageddon
(1983)
... Harvey Wallbanger
- A Tall Story
(1983)
... Harvey Wallbanger
1981-1983
Astronauts
(TV Series)
Colonel Beadle
Colonel Beadle
- Episode #2.6
(1983)
... Colonel Beadle
- Episode #2.5
(1983)
... Colonel Beadle
- Episode #2.4
(1983)
... Colonel Beadle
- Episode #2.3
(1983)
... Colonel Beadle
- Episode #2.2
(1983)
... Colonel Beadle
1982
Bid for Power
(TV Series)
(1982)
1981
BBC2 Playhouse
(TV Series)
Charlie Oakhampton
Charlie Oakhampton
- Virginia Fly Is Drowning
(1981)
... Charlie Oakhampton
1979
A Man Called Intrepid
(TV Mini-Series)
Jump Master
Jump Master
- Episode #1.3
(1979)
... Jump Master
- Episode #1.2
(1979)
... Jump Master
- Episode #1.1
(1979)
... Jump Master
1979
Leave It to Charlie
(TV Series)
Glenn Rickenbacker
Glenn Rickenbacker
- Ole Brown Eyes
(1979)
... Glenn Rickenbacker
1979
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
(TV Series)
Colonel
Colonel
- The Omega Connection
(1979)
... Colonel
1978
The Many Wives of Patrick
(TV Series)
Gregg
Gregg
- Four Down Two to Go
(1978)
... Gregg
- One Decree Under
(1978)
... Gregg
1978
The Professionals
(TV Series)
John Jerry Patterson
John Jerry Patterson
- Heroes
(1978)
... John Jerry Patterson (uncredited)
1976-1977
Yanks Go Home
(TV Series)
Sgt. Gus Pulaski
Sgt. Gus Pulaski
- The First of the G.I. Brides
(1977)
... Sgt. Gus Pulaski
- Some of Our Coal Is Missing
(1977)
... Sgt. Gus Pulaski
- Alarm and Despondency
(1977)
... Sgt. Gus Pulaski
- Bed of Roses
(1977)
... Sgt. Gus Pulaski
- The Game of the Name
(1977)
... Sgt. Gus Pulaski
1970-1974
Special Branch
(TV Series)
Evans / Lester Swift
Evans / Lester Swift
- Date of Birth
(1974)
... Evans
- The Pleasure of Your Company
(1970)
... Lester Swift
1972-1974
The Onedin Line
(TV Series)
Draygon / Captain Franks
Draygon / Captain Franks
- The Passenger
(1974)
... Draygon
- The Challenge
(1972)
... Captain Franks
1973
Marked Personal
(TV Series)
Richardson
Richardson
- Episode #1.14
(1973)
... Richardson
- Episode #1.13
(1973)
... Richardson
1971-1973
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
The client / American tourist
The client / American tourist
- Young Guy Seeks Part-Time Work
(1973)
... The client
- Tales of Piccadilly: Out of Town Girl
(1971)
... American tourist
1973
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Freeling Poignton
Freeling Poignton
- The Secret of the Magnifique
(1973)
... Freeling Poignton
1973
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Morton Lass
Morton Lass
- Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 3
(1973)
... Morton Lass
- Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 2
(1973)
... Morton Lass
- Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 1
(1973)
... Morton Lass
1968-1971
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Senator Mabon / Cpt. Williams / Capt. Jacob White
Senator Mabon / Cpt. Williams / Capt. Jacob White
- The Switch
(1971)
... Senator Mabon
- The Pueblo Affair
(1970)
... Cpt. Williams
- Rogues' Gallery: The Misfortunes of Lucy Hodges
(1968)
... Capt. Jacob White
1970
Ace of Wands
(TV Series)
Mr. America
Mr. America
- One and One and One Are Four: Part 3
(1970)
... Mr. America
1970
Department S
(TV Series)
President of The USA
President of The USA
- The Last Train to Redbridge
(1970)
... President of The USA (voice)
1965-1969
Mogul
(TV Series)
Bill Douglas / Godin
Bill Douglas / Godin
- They Call Me Israel
(1969)
... Bill Douglas
- Really, She Did, She Really Did
(1969)
... Bill Douglas
- You Can't Trust Women
(1969)
... Bill Douglas
- Everybody Is That Kind of Man
(1969)
... Bill Douglas
- There's a Nasty Word - Love
(1969)
... Bill Douglas
1969
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Car Salesman (uncredited)
Car Salesman (uncredited)
1963-1968
The Saint
(TV Series)
Mark / John Hamilton / Jack Williams
Mark / John Hamilton / Jack Williams
- Legacy for the Saint
(1968)
... Mark
- Sibao
(1965)
... John Hamilton
- The Sporting Chance
(1963)
... Jack Williams
1967-1968
Vendetta
(TV Series)
Joe Kulik / Gus Lansing
Joe Kulik / Gus Lansing
- The Hit and Run Man
(1968)
... Joe Kulik
- The Button Man
(1967)
... Gus Lansing
1968
Man in a Suitcase
(TV Series)
Inspector Bergson
Inspector Bergson
- The Revolutionaries
(1968)
... Inspector Bergson
1963
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Judge Windelman / H.C
Judge Windelman / H.C
- The Fixers
(1963)
... Judge Windelman
- The Rainmaker
(1963)
... H.C
1963
Suspense
(TV Series)
Dr. Ridgeway / Anaethetist
Dr. Ridgeway / Anaethetist
- The Patch Card
(1963)
... Dr. Ridgeway
- The Troubled Heart
(1963)
... Anaethetist
1958-1961
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Brewster / Psychologist
Brewster / Psychologist
- The Rank and File
(1961)
... Brewster
- The Deaf Heart
(1958)
... Psychologist
1958-1960
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Policeman / Bodyguard
Policeman / Bodyguard
- Other People's Houses
(1960)
... Policeman
- A Sense of Justice
(1958)
... Bodyguard
1959
The Men from Room 13
(TV Series)
Eddie Conlan
Eddie Conlan
- The Man Who Watched Birds: Part 1
(1959)
... Eddie Conlan
1959
The Four Just Men
(TV Series)
Connolly / Cop
Connolly / Cop
- The Night of the Precious Stones
(1959)
... Connolly
- The Judge
(1959)
... Cop
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Played in "Death of a Salesman" in December 1060 in Dundee Rep.Height:
6' 2" (1.88 m)
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He was a prolific Canadian character actor, who spent the bulk of his screen career in Britain, beginning in 1958. He often portrayed stereotypical American authority figures, such as generals or senators. Boa is fondly remembered as the American guest at Fawlty Towers (1975), ordering the Waldorf, and as rebel General Rieekan in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). See more »Trademark:
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