Derek Ware was a British actor known for his work in films such as Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Willow, and The Italian Job. He began his career in entertainment at a young age and transitioned into stunt work before becoming a fencing coach later in life.
Personal and Family Life
Derek Ware was born on February 27, 1938, in Manchester, England. Coming from a family of entertainers, he started his career at just four years old. In 1960, he became a stuntman and even started his own agency to supply stunt performers. Despite his accomplishments in stunts, an injury in 1990 led him to switch careers, becoming a fencing coach.
Death and Legacy
Derek Ware passed away on September 22, 2015, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, due to cancer. He left behind a rich legacy in the world of film and stunts, with a career that spanned several decades. His contributions to cinema and the stunt industry are remembered by peers and fans alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Picnic | April 1, 1976 | Fisherman |
| The Primitives | October 1, 1962 | Phillip |
| Sky Bandits | October 31, 1986 | Alphonse |
| The Italian Job | June 2, 1969 | Rozzer |
| Witchfinder General | May 17, 1968 | |
| Treasure Island | January 10, 1965 | Israel Hands |
| Doctor Who: The Daleks’ Master Plan | January 29, 1966 | Tuthmos |
| Doctor Who: The Crusade | April 17, 1965 | Saracen Warrior |
| Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos | April 3, 1971 | Pigbin Josh |
| The Falklands Factor | April 26, 1983 | Man taken by Press Gang |
| Top Deck | January 1, 1962 | Young soldier |
| Knockback: 1 | January 27, 1985 | Officer |
| Doctor Who: Inferno | May 9, 1970 | Private Wyatt |
| Death of a Son | January 8, 1989 | Attacker |
| After Pilkington | January 25, 1987 | Pilkington |
| God’s Outlaw | January 1, 1986 | Friar Stafford |
| Revenge of Billy the Kid | January 1, 1992 | PC Bob Peel |
| John Wycliffe: The Morning Star | January 1, 1984 | Peasant |
| Give Us Tomorrow | November 30, 1978 | 2nd Bank Robber |
| The Battle of Billy’s Pond | January 1, 1976 | Driver’s Mate |
| Shout at the Devil | April 12, 1976 | German Crewman |
| Subterfuge | December 12, 1968 | Shevik’s Henchman |
| Up the Junction | January 25, 1968 | Ted’s Friend |
| Far from the Madding Crowd | June 18, 1967 | Corporal |
| The Idol | February 1, 1966 | Labourer |
| Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death | May 2, 1970 | UNIT Sergeant |
| Doctor Who | November 23, 1963 | Private Wyatt |
| Doctor Who | November 23, 1963 | UNIT Sergeant |
| Doctor Who | November 23, 1963 | Pigbin Josh |
| Dempsey and Makepeace | January 11, 1985 | Price |
| Sherlock Holmes | April 24, 1984 | Hugo Oberstein |
| Z-Cars | January 2, 1962 | Mike |
| The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes | September 20, 1971 | Escaping prisoner |