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Vic Armstrong is a renowned British stuntman and film director known for his groundbreaking work in the film industry. He was born on October the 5th in Farnham Common, Bucks, England. With a passion for Action and Adventure from an early age.

Vic wanted to be a steeplechase jockey. He started riding in races when he was 14, but his physical size made it more practical to stay as an amateur jockey.

Armstrong’s journey into the film industry began when a top English stuntman called Jimmy Lodge gave him a job as a stunt riding double on a film called “ARABESQUE” starring Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren.

He then signed on with a stunt agency called the Howard agency, which was run by Gabby Howard. She was the wife of one of the three founders of the original agency called the HEP agency, started by three iconic stuntmen of the time, Frank Howard, Rupert Evans and Joe Powell. Frank tragically got killed in a horse fall in a North African location. Gabby always said to Vic, “you remind me so much of my Frank”.

Since then, his film career has left an indelible mark on the World of stunts and action sequences in Cinema.

His first foreign location came on another job with Gregory Peck on a first World War film called “The Bells of Hell go Ting a Ling” when he was employed as a stunt double for a young Ian McKellan (now Sir).

Vic, because of his youth, quickly started getting work as a stunt double. He worked his way up through the ranks and secured a job as a stunt Ninja on his first Bond, “You Only Live Twice”. Working unbeknown to him with his future father-in-law, George Leech.

These successes led to Vic becoming a Stunt coordinator rapidly. He achieved this working with Joseph Losey on a movie called “Figures in a Landscape” in Spain.

Vic was stunt coordinator and action unit director on some of the biggest movies being made at the time. Such as “Young Winston”, “Macbeth”, “Mary Queen of Scots”, “A Bridge too Far”, “Billy Two Hats”, “Bear Island”, “Krull”, “Superman I & 2”.

In 1980, Vic was finishing a movie in Mexico called “Green Ice” when he got a call to fly out to Tunisia to double a young actor called Harrison Ford in a movie called “Raiders of the Lost Ark”.

Vic’s remarkable physical resemblance to Harrison plus his exceptional stunt abilities made him an invaluable asset to the production team led by Steven Spielberg.

Vic formed a great bond and friendship with Harrison, and they teamed up to perform some of the most memorable action sequences in the franchise, including the jump from his horse onto the tank in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”.

Vic always said, if “Harrison wasn’t such a good actor, he would have made a great stuntman”.

In addition to his stunt coordinator and action unit directing, Vic ventured into main unit directing. His first feature was “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones” for George Lucas. Starring his old friends, Christopher Lee and Josh Ackland along with Jennifer Ehle and Patrick Ryecart.

This was quickly followed by “Army of One” (AKA “Joshua Tree”) with Dolph Lundgren and George Segal.

Followed in later years by “Left Behind” starring Nic Cage, and “A Sunday Horse” starring William Shatner, Linda Hamilton, Ving Rhames and Nikki Reed.

Armstrong also directed a series of TV commercials for Ford, Lincoln, and Range Rover in the USA.

Armstrong’s tally of movies is impressive. It reads like an encyclopaedia of action-adventure genres, a small sample of them are:

Superman 1&2, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Conan the Destroyer, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Mission, Empire of the Sun, Rambo 3, Henry V, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Total Recall, Terminator 2, Universal Soldier, Rob Roy, Starship Troopers, Entrapment, Charlies Angels, Gangs of New York, Blade, War of the Worlds, I am Legend, The Mummy -Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Salt, Valkyrie, Thor, The Amazing Spiderman, Mazerunner, The Power of the Rings Season 1 & 2.

All these movies showcasing his talent for not only writing and creating stunt sequences but in capturing thrilling action along with great dramatic performances on camera.

Throughout his career, Vic has received numerous accolades and recognition.

He received a BAFTA (The Michael Balcon award) for his outstanding British contribution to cinema. The only stuntman to be honoured in this way. He also received an ACADEMY (Science & Technology) Award from AMPAS. Additionally, he was also awarded a TAURUS Award (The stunt version of an Oscar)

Nominated twice for SAG Awards.
Nominated five times for the World Stunt Awards.
Winner London Action Icon Award
Winner Diamond in the Raw, action awards
Winner OFTA Film Hall of Fame
Nominated GMA Dove Awards
Guinness Book of Records
Inducted into The Stuntman’s Hall of Fame.

Armstrong’s dedication and commitment to his craft has inspired countless aspiring stunt performers and filmmakers, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the World of stunts.

Today, Vic continues to leave his mark on the film industry, mentoring aspiring stunt performers and creating and directing the action on many new productions. His wealth of experience and expertise has made him an invaluable asset to the industry, ensuring that the legacy of thrilling action and jaw dropping stunts lives on in the movies we love.

Vic Armstrong is a renowned British stuntman and film director known for his groundbreaking work in the film industry. He was born on October the 5th in Farnham Common, Bucks, England. With a passion for Action and Adventure from an early age.

Vic wanted to be a steeplechase jockey. He started riding in races when he was 14, but his physical size made it more practical to stay as an amateur jockey.

Armstrong’s journey into the film industry began when a top English stuntman called Jimmy Lodge gave him a job as a stunt riding double on a film called “ARABESQUE” starring Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren.

Since then, his film career has left an indelible mark on the World of stunts and action sequences in Cinema.

His first foreign location came on another job with Gregory Peck on a first World War film called “The Bells of Hell go Ting a Ling” when he was employed as a stunt double for a young Ian McKellan (now Sir).

Vic, because of his youth, quickly started getting work as a stunt double. He worked his way up through the ranks and secured a job as a stunt Ninja on his first Bond, “You Only Live Twice”. Working unbeknown to him with his future father-in-law, George Leech.

These successes led to Vic becoming a Stunt coordinator rapidly. He achieved this working with Joseph Losey on a movie called “Figures in a Landscape” in Spain.

Vic was stunt coordinator and action unit director on some of the biggest movies being made at the time. Such as “Young Winston”, “Macbeth”, “Mary Queen of Scots”, “A Bridge too Far”, “Billy Two Hats”, “Bear Island”, “Krull”, “Superman I & 2”.

In 1980, Vic was finishing a movie in Mexico called “Green Ice” when he got a call to fly out to Tunisia to double a young actor called Harrison Ford in a movie called “Raiders of the Lost Ark”.

Vic’s remarkable physical resemblance to Harrison plus his exceptional stunt abilities made him an invaluable asset to the production team led by Steven Spielberg.

Vic formed a great bond and friendship with Harrison, and they teamed up to perform some of the most memorable action sequences in the franchise, including the jump from his horse onto the tank in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”.

Vic always said, if “Harrison wasn’t such a good actor, he would have made a great stuntman”.

In addition to his stunt coordinator and action unit directing, Vic ventured into main unit directing. His first feature was “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones” for George Lucas. Starring his old friends, Christopher Lee and Josh Ackland along with Jennifer Ehle and Patrick Ryecart.

This was quickly followed by “Army of One” (AKA “Joshua Tree”) with Dolph Lundgren and George Segal.

Followed in later years by “Left Behind” starring Nic Cage, and “A Sunday Horse” starring William Shatner, Linda Hamilton, Ving Rhames and Nikki Reed.

Armstrong also directed a series of TV commercials for Ford, Lincoln, and Range Rover in the USA.

Armstrong’s tally of movies is impressive. It reads like an encyclopaedia of action-adventure genres, a small sample of them are:

All these movies showcasing his talent for not only writing and creating stunt sequences but in capturing thrilling action along with great dramatic performances on camera.

Throughout his career, Vic has received numerous accolades and recognition.

He received a BAFTA (The Michael Balcon award) for his outstanding British contribution to cinema. The only stuntman to be honoured in this way. He also received an ACADEMY (Science & Technology) Award from AMPAS. Additionally, he was also awarded a TAURUS Award (The stunt version of an Oscar)

Nominated twice for SAG Awards.

Nominated five times for the World Stunt Awards.

Winner London Action Icon Award

Winner Diamond in the Raw, action awards

Winner OFTA Film Hall of Fame

Nominated GMA Dove Awards

Guinness Book of Records

Inducted into The Stuntman’s Hall of Fame.

Armstrong’s dedication and commitment to his craft has inspired countless aspiring stunt performers and filmmakers, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the World of stunts.