Vic Armstrong; Renowned British stuntman and film director
With a career spanning over five decades, Vic has left an indelible mark on the world of stunts and action sequences in cinema.
A career spanning five decades
“We’ve been doing this Vic for like 50 years! You’ve had the good sense to turn it into a directing job ‘cos this running, jumping and falling down thing is a game for the young guys. The audiences loved the work you’ve guided in the Indiana Jones films. People don’t really understand what goes into an action film, and it’s a very complicated, technical issues these days. It’s been a great pleasure to work with you, sir.”
“Harrison Ford”
Words from the 2022 London Action Film Festival
Bond Producer’s Barbara Broccoli & Michael G. Wilson, and actor Kenneth Branaugh, give words of tribute to Vic’s for receiving the ‘Moving Target Award’ for ‘Outstanding Contributions to Action in Film and TV’.
Latest work - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Vic has worked as the Second Unit Director over two season’s of the Amazon Prime fantasy series. Working closely with the Main Unit Directors across the show, along with the Showrunners and Writers, Vic’s experience and creativity is represented by his strong influence in writing and directing many of the main battle and action sequences.
Filmography
A small selection of highlights spanning Vic Armstrong’s career.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Vic Armstrong was involved in the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" as Harrison Ford's stunt double and stunt designer. He performed many of the daring and physically demanding stunts in the trilogy of India Jones movies on behalf of Ford, ensuring the safety of the actor during dangerous sequences.
James Bond: Die Another Day
Vic worked as the second unit director and stunt coordinator for the Die Another Day. As the second unit director, Armstrong was responsible for overseeing and directing the filming of action sequences, while the main unit focused on principal photography. He worked closely with the director and stunt team to create and execute the film's thrilling stunts and action scenes.
A Sunday Horse
Vic worked as the director on A Sunday Horse and was credited with the exception cinematography and equestrian work on the movie.