pashnak Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 LeParmentier appeared in over 50 films and television programmes. Although born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, his parents are from the isle of Guernsey and Ireland, and he moved to the United Kingdom in 1974. Accordingly, most of his screen credits are in British or British-filmed productions. His most prominent role was that of Admiral Motti, the arrogant Imperial officer who is choked by Darth Vader in Star Wars (1977). His last screen role was in 1992, and from 1988–92, he was also working as a screenwriter for British television. He made his video game voice debut in 2004 in Soldiers: Heroes of World War II as a narrator. He has also made several appearances at sci-fi conventions. LeParmentier was previously married to the British actress Sarah Douglas, who is best known for playing the role of Ursa in Superman and Superman II. The two have appeared in several films together, including Rollerball, The People That Time Forgot, and Superman II. In 1976, they also both appeared in season 2 of the British sci-fi series Space: 1999, though in different episodes. LeParmentier lived in Bath, Somerset, England, but died at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I have very fond memory of Richard walking in on me whilst I was taking a wee in the ukg changing area back in 2002. It was a surreal moment weeing whilst chatting Star Wars with him. True story. So sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 RIP Would've liked to have met him. So many good things said of him since the news broke of his passing. Thoughts with his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Sad news, 66 is to early to check out. I´m sure he will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 RIP Admiral. You will always be fondly remembered as one who dare stand up to Darth Vader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Richard was a true gentleman .....so sad to hear the news yesterday you will be missed,but not forgotten Sir ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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