Australian actor Peter Sumner, who had a small however memorable half as an officer on the Loss of life Star in Star Wars has died at age 74, his agent confirmed Wednesday.
The actor labored solely two days on the 1977 movie, enjoying Lieutenant Pol Treidum.
Whereas the identify won't ring a bell for informal followers, his line, "TK-421, do you copy" seemingly will. It was sufficient to make him a fan conference mainstay.
Tragic information: Australian actor Peter Sumner, who had a small however memorable half as an officer on the Loss of life Star in Star Wars has died at age 74, his agent confirmed Wednesday
In response to the Sydney Morning Herald, which first reported his loss of life stemming from a 'lengthy sickness', he was additionally the one Australian actor to seem within the movie.
The small position, involving two days work, earned Peter 60 kilos a day or roughly $825 in complete right this moment.
In response to the Sydney Morning Herald, Peter was residing in England together with his household when producers of Star Wars had been casting.
Different roles: Sumner additionally appeared in Tony Richardson's Ned Kelly, the kids's present Play College and different Australian sequence like Spyforce and Heartbreak Excessive
Peter's agent was reported to have informed him: 'this unusual little American sci-fi film' was in seek for an actor to work for a couple of days.
Born in 1942, the character was a highschool trainer earlier than branching out into performing.
Peter loved a five-decade profession, that definitely stored him busy.
Aside from Star Wars, Peter appeared in Tony Richardson's Ned Kelly, the kids's present Play College and different Australian sequence together with Spyforce and Heartbreak Excessive.
The 1970 movie Ned Kelly, additionally starred Mick Jagger, lead singer and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones.
Peter left behind spouse Lynda Stoner, and three kids - Luke and daughters Kate and Joanna he shared with first spouse Christina Sumner.
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