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Frank Henson(1935-2019)

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Frank Henson was born on 2 May 1935 in Whitehawk, Brighton, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Robin Hood (2010), Lifeforce (1985) and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004). He was married to Marion Cliff. He died on 25 April 2019 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.
BornMay 2, 1935
DiedApril 25, 2019(83)
BornMay 2, 1935
DiedApril 25, 2019(83)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 2 nominations total

Known for

Russell Crowe in Robin Hood (2010)
Robin Hood
6.6
  • Stunts
  • 2010
Lifeforce (1985)
Lifeforce
6.1
  • Stunts
  • 1985
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
6.1
  • Stunts(as Franklin Henson Sr.)
  • 2004
Brazil (1985)
Brazil
7.8
  • Stunts
  • 1985

Credits

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Stunts

  • Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
    Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
    6.5
    • stunt performer
    • 2019
  • Jackie Chan in The Foreigner (2017)
    The Foreigner
    7.0
    • stunts: UK (as Frank Hensen)
    • 2017
  • Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)
    Vikings
    8.5
    TV Series
    • stunt performer
    • 2013–2016
  • Penny Dreadful (2014)
    Penny Dreadful
    8.2
    TV Series
    • stunt performer
    • 2014–2016
  • Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
    7.4
    • stunt performer
    • 2011
  • Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in One Day (2011)
    One Day
    7.0
    • stunt performer
    • 2011
  • Never Let Me Go (2010)
    Never Let Me Go
    7.1
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2010
  • Colin Blumenau, Nula Conwell, Peter Ellis, Trudie Goodwin, Jon Iles, Gary Olsen, Eric Richard, John Salthouse, Tony Scannell, Jeff Stewart, Mark Wingett, and Delia Swan in The Bill (1984)
    The Bill
    6.7
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • stunts
    • 1991–2010
  • Russell Crowe in Robin Hood (2010)
    Robin Hood
    6.6
    • stunt performer
    • 2010
  • Anthony Hopkins, Benicio Del Toro, Hugo Weaving, and Emily Blunt in The Wolfman (2010)
    The Wolfman
    5.8
    • stunts
    • 2010
  • 10 Minute Tales (2009)
    10 Minute Tales
    6.7
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2009
  • Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Strong, and Rachel McAdams in Sherlock Holmes (2009)
    Sherlock Holmes
    7.6
    • stunt performer
    • 2009
  • Four Seasons (2008)
    Four Seasons
    6.1
    TV Mini Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2008
  • The Color of Magic (2008)
    The Color of Magic
    6.9
    TV Mini Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2008
  • Nicolas Cage in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
    National Treasure: Book of Secrets
    6.5
    • stunts: London unit
    • 2007

Actor

  • Catherine Tate's Nan (2014)
    Catherine Tate's Nan
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • Alfie
    • 2014
  • The Film-Maker's Son (2013)
    The Film-Maker's Son
    6.8
    • Watchman
    • 2013
  • Dot.Kill (2005)
    Dot.Kill
    4.8
    • Michael McEllroy
    • 2005
  • Down to Earth (2000)
    Down to Earth
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Dave Hartford (as Franklin Henson)
    • 2001
  • Mark Benton, Elizabeth Carling, Sherrie Hewson, Madge Hindle, Sam Kelly, Benedict Sandiford, and Gwen Taylor in Barbara (1995)
    Barbara
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Builder
    • 1999
  • Richard Herring and Stewart Lee in Fist of Fun (1995)
    Fist of Fun
    8.3
    TV Series
    • 1995
  • Blue Ice (1992)
    Blue Ice
    5.2
    • Terrorist (uncredited)
    • 1992
  • Colin Blumenau, Nula Conwell, Peter Ellis, Trudie Goodwin, Jon Iles, Gary Olsen, Eric Richard, John Salthouse, Tony Scannell, Jeff Stewart, Mark Wingett, and Delia Swan in The Bill (1984)
    The Bill
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Martin
    • 1991
  • Star Trap (1988)
    Star Trap
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • Evil Man
    • 1988
  • Sigourney Weaver and Michael Caine in Half Moon Street (1986)
    Half Moon Street
    5.4
    • S.A.S. Man (uncredited)
    • 1986
  • Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr. in Enemy Mine (1985)
    Enemy Mine
    6.8
    • Lump
    • 1985
  • Top Secret! (1984)
    Top Secret!
    7.2
    • Resistance Member (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    8.3
    • Skiff Guard
    • Biker Scout
    • Stormtrooper (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • Lewis Collins, Gordon Jackson, and Martin Shaw in The Professionals (1977)
    The Professionals
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Bomb Disposal Officer (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • Safari 3000 (1982)
    Safari 3000
    4.7
    • English Team
    • 1982

Additional Crew

  • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
    Heartbeat
    6.9
    TV Series
    • fight arranger
    • 1995

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Frank Enson
  • Born
    • May 2, 1935
    • Whitehawk, Brighton, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 25, 2019
    • Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK(short illness)
  • Spouse
    • Marion Cliff1962 - April 25, 2019 (his death, 1 child)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Before entering the film business, Henson was a hairdresser in Yorkshire, washed dishes in Soho, worked the door at nightclubs, dug trenches, sold firewood and drove race cars. At age 18, he joined the Army in National Service and became a paratrooper.

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