Michael Leader
| Michael Leader | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1938 |
| Died |
22 August 2016 (aged 77–78) England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Actor |
Michael Leader (1938 – 22 August 2016)[1][2] was an English actor known for his roles in the British soap opera EastEnders and in the 1977 film Star Wars.
Career
Leader's debut film role was as a Stormtrooper in the original Star Wars film, who infamously walks into a door.[3][4][5] Leader also played Michael the milkman in the soap opera EastEnders since its first episode in 1985, and has also had minor appearances in the television programmes Doctor Who and Red Dwarf.[3][6]
Leader died on 22 August 2016.[3][4][5][6]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Star Wars | Film; uncredited |
| 1980 | Blake's 7 | Television series |
| 1980–83 | Doctor Who | Television series |
| 1985–2016 | EastEnders | Television series |
| 1991 | Keeping Up Appearances | Television series |
| 1992 | Red Dwarf | Television series |
| 2008 | Harry Hill's TV Burp | Television series |
References
- ↑ Keast-Marriott, Andy (25 August 2016). "Michael Leader 1938-2016". Doctor Who News. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ McGrath, Rachel (24 August 2016). "Michael Leader Dead: 'EastEnders' Team Pay Tribute Pay Tribute As Actor Who Played Milkman Dies". The Huffington Post UK. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 Cooper, Gael Fashingbauer (26 August 2016). "Stormtrooper who bonked head in original Star Wars movie has died". CNET. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- 1 2 Siegel, Lucas (26 August 2016). "Michael Leader, Star Wars' Clumsy Stormtrooper, Has Passed Away". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- 1 2 O'Malley, James (26 August 2016). "The "Clumsy Stormtrooper" From Star Wars Has Died". Gizmodo UK. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- 1 2 Lindsay, Duncan (24 August 2016). "Cast pay tribute as EastEnders and Star Wars actor Michael Leader dies". Metro UK. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
External links
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