| Interview with .... Shane Rimmer |
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Gone With The Movies had a chance to catch up with the movie and television legend Shane Rimmer. He is best known for his roles in Thunderbirds and James Bond, but has also starred in over one-hundred and forty other roles.
We would like to thank Mr. Shane Rimmer for his time and wish him all the best in the future. |
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Your first film role was in 1958. Since then you have starred in over one-hundred and forty roles. Can you tell us how you began as an actor? |
I was a disc jockey in Toronto, Canada, formed a singing trio called The Three Deuces, to sing and play our way around the world. Having reached London, we decided to stay and try our luck with Cabaret and TV dates. Finally after 2 years I left the group, deciding to try and establish an acting career in England and Europe.
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In Thunderbirds you provide the voice of Scott Tracy, as well as other additional characters. It has been over forty-five years since Thunderbirds was first aired. Who do you think has kept it's legacy going? |
It was one of those magical things that happen sometimes - a family orientated production combined with a fleet of space hardware, that could take you anywhere to answer any call for help. This combined with the music and the quality of the scripts made it universally attractive.
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Shane Rimmer as the voice of Scott Tracey from Thunderbirds. (1962-1963)
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In 1964 you starred in Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove'. What was your experience like working with actor Peter Seller and the director? |
I was a support actor in Dr Strangelove playing Co-Pilot Ace - the star was Peter Sellers who was a delight to work with, although a little unpredictable. But the main man was Stanley Kubrick who , aside from directing and co-writing the film, turned it into one of the film classics of all time.
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You have roles in three of the James Bond films. Is there a Bond film that you could single out as your favourite? If so, why? |
The Spy Who Loved Me was the favourite of three Bond pictures I appeared in. Captain Carter was a major role, it had the benefit of an exceptional script and working with Roger Moore. His slightly tongue in cheek performance lifted the film in ways in which some of the other Bond films didn't. |
(Right) Shane Rimmer as Captain Carter in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
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What do you think to the most recent James Bond film 'Skyfall'? and controversially what are your thoughts on the direction that the Bond films have gone in the recent years? |
I think that Daniel Craig, particularly in Skyfall, re-energised the Bond franchise to the level to which the fans expected. |
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Your extensive career in both movie and television has spanned over fifty years. Is there a part that you would consider your favourite or most memorable? |
There were many memorable roles in films & TV in which I participated. The Spy Who Loved Me for me was tops. It was Roger Moore's favourite film outing and of course it had Gert Frobe and a somewhat more beautiful Barbara Bach. |
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Last year you starred in 'Dark Shadows' by Tim Burton. Is there anything that you are working on at the moment or in the near future? |
Tim Burton unbeknownest to me is a huge Thunderbirds fan, and insisted that I be given a brief part in the film. I've just finished my 2nd book and am lined up for voice work on Audio CD's. |
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| Interview Written On: |
| May 1, 2013 10:00 AM |
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