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'''Roy Stewart''' |
'''Roy Stewart''' (15 May 1925 – 27 October 2008), originally from Jamaica, began his career as a stuntman and went on to work in film and television, at a time when there were few working black actors. |
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In 1954 founded Roy Stewart's Gym in Powis Square, [[North Kensington]], and ran the Caribbean club and restaurant |
In 1954 he founded Roy Stewart's Gym in Powis Square, [[North Kensington]], and ran the Caribbean club and restaurant The Globe, in Talbot Road until his death. Stewart played [[Quarrel, Jr.|Quarrel Junior]] in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[Live and Let Die (film)|Live and Let Die]]'' (1973). Other film appearances include ''[[Carry On Up the Jungle]]'' (1970), ''[[Leo the Last]]'' (1970), ''[[Games That Lovers Play]]'' (1971), ''[[Twins of Evil]]'' (1971), ''[[Lady Caroline Lamb (film)|Lady Caroline Lamb]]'' (1972), ''[[Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers]]'' (1977) and ''[[Arabian Adventure]]'' (1979). He was also active on television, with credits including: ''[[Out of the Unknown]]'', ''[[Adam Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[Doctor Who]]'' (in the serials ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'' and ''[[Terror of the Autons]]''), ''[[Doomwatch]]'', ''[[Up Pompeii!]]'', ''[[The Troubleshooters]]'', ''[[Space: 1999]]'' and ''[[I, Claudius (TV series)|I, Claudius]]''. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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One of seven brothers, Roy Stewart was born in Jamaica, and came to Britain in 1948 with aspirations of being a doctor. But |
One of seven brothers, Roy Stewart was born in Jamaica, and came to Britain in 1948 with aspirations of being a doctor. But either theatre or a television commercial changed that.<ref>''The Guardian'' Wednesday 4 February 2009 [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/feb/04/roy-stewart-obituary Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan]</ref><ref>''Murder in Notting Hill'' By Mark Olden [https://books.google.com/books?id=LKRblqxEUDkC&pg=PA19&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22+Jamaica&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAmoVChMIiLqY55XayAIVphimCh1HWQ70#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22%20Jamaica&f=false Page 19]</ref> |
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Having suffered for some time from heart disease, Stewart died on 28 October 2008 aged 83.<ref>'"Get West London'' 13 November 2008 [http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/obituary-tributes-flamboyant-gym-owner-6013555 Obituary: Tributes for 'flamboyant' gym owner]</ref> |
Having suffered for some time from heart disease, Stewart died on 28 October 2008, aged 83.<ref>'"Get West London'' 13 November 2008 [http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/obituary-tributes-flamboyant-gym-owner-6013555 Obituary: Tributes for 'flamboyant' gym owner]</ref> |
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==Film and television career== |
==Film and television career== |
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In a role, possibly his earliest, Stewart appeared in a television advert for Fry's Turkish Delight, playing a snake charmer. Later he |
In a role, possibly his earliest, Stewart appeared in a television advert for Fry's Turkish Delight, playing a snake charmer. Later, he was an extra in films and did stunt work.<ref>''Murder in Notting Hill'' By Mark Olden [https://books.google.com/books?id=LKRblqxEUDkC&pg=PA19&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22+Jamaica&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAmoVChMIiLqY55XayAIVphimCh1HWQ70#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22%20Jamaica&f=false Page 19]</ref> He would become one of the top black actors and stuntmen in Britain.<ref>''James Bond FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Everyone's Favorite Superspy'' By Tom DeMichael [https://books.google.com/books?id=zcQIAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT283&lpg=PT283&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22Quarrell&source=bl&ots=xU1zSwzSP1&sig=EJPoWoftmIvMTrEmvwo0PRmGH-c&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDkQ6AEwBWoVChMI0NC2mr_ayAIVSBimCh2oSw95#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22Quarrell&f=false Quarrel: The Portrayals]</ref> |
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===Film=== |
===Film=== |
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Possibly his earliest role was an uncredited one, playing a slave in the 1959 film, ''[[The Mummy (1959 film)|The Mummy]]''.<ref>Imdb [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0829796/ Roy Stewart (II) (1925–2008), Filmography]</ref> In 1973, he played the part of Quarrel Junior in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[Live and Let Die (film)|Live and Let Die]]'' starring [[Roger Moore]].<ref>''James Bond FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Everyone's Favorite Superspy'' By Tom DeMichael [https://books.google.com/books?id=zcQIAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT283&lpg=PT283&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22Quarrell&source=bl&ots=xU1zSwzSP1&sig=EJPoWoftmIvMTrEmvwo0PRmGH-c&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDkQ6AEwBWoVChMI0NC2mr_ayAIVSBimCh2oSw95#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22Quarrell&f=false Quarrel: The Portrayals]</ref> Having not |
Possibly his earliest role was an uncredited one, playing a slave in the 1959 film, ''[[The Mummy (1959 film)|The Mummy]]''.<ref>Imdb [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0829796/ Roy Stewart (II) (1925–2008), Filmography]</ref> In 1973, he played the part of Quarrel Junior in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[Live and Let Die (film)|Live and Let Die]]'' starring [[Roger Moore]].<ref>''James Bond FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Everyone's Favorite Superspy'' By Tom DeMichael [https://books.google.com/books?id=zcQIAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT283&lpg=PT283&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22Quarrell&source=bl&ots=xU1zSwzSP1&sig=EJPoWoftmIvMTrEmvwo0PRmGH-c&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDkQ6AEwBWoVChMI0NC2mr_ayAIVSBimCh2oSw95#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22Quarrell&f=false Quarrel: The Portrayals]</ref> Having not returned to Jamaica where the film was being shot, Stewart suffered in the heat and couldn't believe the changes that had taken place over the years.<ref>''Goldeneye: Where Bond Was Born: Ian Fleming's Jamaica'' By Matthew Parker [https://books.google.com/books?id=OR-rCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA317&lpg=PA317&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22QUARREL&source=bl&ots=9ZnwonFxIm&sig=KsxRXDI9JcgYQSHT0mcuaow6ikk&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CFYQ6AEwC2oVChMIy9zG1b7ayAIVgRqmCh1c8gAG#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22QUARREL&f=false Page 317]</ref> He became one of the top black stuntmen and actors in Britain.<ref>''James Bond FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Everyone's Favorite Superspy'' By Tom DeMichael [https://books.google.com/books?id=zcQIAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT283&lpg=PT283&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22Quarrell&source=bl&ots=xU1zSwzSP1&sig=EJPoWoftmIvMTrEmvwo0PRmGH-c&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDkQ6AEwBWoVChMI0NC2mr_ayAIVSBimCh2oSw95#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22Quarrell&f=false Quarrel: The Portrayals]</ref> |
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One of his last roles in film was as Pomeroy in ''Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective'', a made-for-television movie.<ref>IMdb [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080593/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981 TV Movie), Full Cast & Crew]</ref> |
One of his last roles in film was as Pomeroy in ''Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective'', a made-for-television movie.<ref>IMdb [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080593/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981 TV Movie), Full Cast & Crew]</ref> |
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==Business interests== |
==Business interests== |
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Stewart ran a basement gymnasium at 32A Powis Square, Kensington, west London which was opened in 1954.<ref>''Murder in Notting Hill'' By Mark Olden [https://books.google.com/books?id=LKRblqxEUDkC&pg=PA19&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22+Jamaica&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAmoVChMIiLqY55XayAIVphimCh1HWQ70#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22%20Jamaica&f=false Page 19]</ref><ref>''The Guardian'' Wednesday 4 February 2009 [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/feb/04/roy-stewart-obituary Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan]</ref> It had the policy of allowing all races to train there. Some actors trained there too, one of them [[David Prowse]] |
Stewart ran a basement gymnasium at 32A Powis Square, Kensington, west London which was opened in 1954.<ref>''Murder in Notting Hill'' By Mark Olden [https://books.google.com/books?id=LKRblqxEUDkC&pg=PA19&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22+Jamaica&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAmoVChMIiLqY55XayAIVphimCh1HWQ70#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22%20Jamaica&f=false Page 19]</ref><ref>''The Guardian'' Wednesday 4 February 2009 [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/feb/04/roy-stewart-obituary Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan]</ref> It had the policy of allowing all races to train there. Some actors trained there too, one of them, [[David Prowse]], played [[Darth Vader]] in the film ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]''. The Gymnasium had a dual purpose. It was also an off-license after-hours drinking club.<ref>''Murder in Notting Hill'' By Mark Olden [https://books.google.com/books?id=LKRblqxEUDkC&pg=PA19&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22+Jamaica&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAmoVChMIiLqY55XayAIVphimCh1HWQ70#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22%20Jamaica&f=false Page 19]</ref> By 1964, Stewart had been convicted four times for selling liquor without a license.<ref>''Policing Notting Hill: Fifty Years of Turbulence'' By Tony Moore [https://books.google.com/books?id=qFGHkAPfHhEC&pg=PA114&dq=%22Roy+Stewart%22Powis+Square&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCIQ6AEwAWoVChMIxJjhspzayAIVBTCmCh16-QP_#v=onepage&q=%22Roy%20Stewart%22Powis%20Square&f=false Page 114]</ref> He also ran a nightclub in Bayswater. [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Van Morrison]] and [[Bob Marley]] were some of the patrons.<ref>''The Guardian'' Wednesday 4 February 2009 [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/feb/04/roy-stewart-obituary Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan]</ref> |
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===The Globe=== |
===The Globe=== |
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In the 1960s he opened a Caribbean restaurant and bar called the Globe.<ref>''The Guardian'' Wednesday 4 February 2009 [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/feb/04/roy-stewart-obituary Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan]</ref> The Globe, formerly Bajy's was located at 103 Talbot Road.<ref>Portobello film festival [http://www.portobellofilmfestival.com/talkpics/talk-vague01.html Portobello film festival 2006, Counter Culture Portobello Psychogeographical History by Tom Vague.]</ref><ref>All Saints Road [http://www.allsaintsroad.co.uk/our-history/1968-1979/ 1968 – 1969, The Mangrove and Troubled Times]</ref> Jimi Hendrix was reportedly seen there the night before his death in September 1970.<ref>Colville Community Forum [http://www.colvillecom.com/page/talbot-road Talbot Road]</ref><ref>All Saints Road [http://www.allsaintsroad.co.uk/our-history/1968-1979/ 1968 – 1969, The Mangrove and Troubled Times]</ref> Stewart |
In the 1960s he opened a Caribbean restaurant and bar called the Globe.<ref>''The Guardian'' Wednesday 4 February 2009 [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/feb/04/roy-stewart-obituary Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan]</ref> The Globe, formerly Bajy's, was located at 103 Talbot Road.<ref>Portobello film festival [http://www.portobellofilmfestival.com/talkpics/talk-vague01.html Portobello film festival 2006, Counter Culture Portobello Psychogeographical History by Tom Vague.]</ref><ref>All Saints Road [http://www.allsaintsroad.co.uk/our-history/1968-1979/ 1968 – 1969, The Mangrove and Troubled Times]</ref> Jimi Hendrix was reportedly seen there the night before his death in September 1970.<ref>Colville Community Forum [http://www.colvillecom.com/page/talbot-road Talbot Road]</ref><ref>All Saints Road [http://www.allsaintsroad.co.uk/our-history/1968-1979/ 1968 – 1969, The Mangrove and Troubled Times]</ref> Stewart ran The Globe until he died in October 2008.<ref>''itzcaribbean'' [http://www.itzcaribbean.com/uk/actor-roy-stewart/ Actor Roy Stewart Passes]</ref> |
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The Globe |
The Globe functions to this day and is one of longest-running nightclubs in London. It also has a Caribbean restaurant upstairs.<ref>All in London [http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-8364.php The Globe, 103 Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London]</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 05:15, 26 January 2018
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Roy Stewart | |
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| Born | 15 May 1925 |
| Died | 27 October 2008 (aged 83) London, England |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1959–1981 |
Roy Stewart (15 May 1925 – 27 October 2008), originally from Jamaica, began his career as a stuntman and went on to work in film and television, at a time when there were few working black actors.
In 1954 he founded Roy Stewart's Gym in Powis Square, North Kensington, and ran the Caribbean club and restaurant The Globe, in Talbot Road until his death. Stewart played Quarrel Junior in the James Bond film Live and Let Die (1973). Other film appearances include Carry On Up the Jungle (1970), Leo the Last (1970), Games That Lovers Play (1971), Twins of Evil (1971), Lady Caroline Lamb (1972), Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (1977) and Arabian Adventure (1979). He was also active on television, with credits including: Out of the Unknown, Adam Adamant Lives!, Doctor Who (in the serials The Tomb of the Cybermen and Terror of the Autons), Doomwatch, Up Pompeii!, The Troubleshooters, Space: 1999 and I, Claudius.
Background
One of seven brothers, Roy Stewart was born in Jamaica, and came to Britain in 1948 with aspirations of being a doctor. But either theatre or a television commercial changed that.[1][2]
Having suffered for some time from heart disease, Stewart died on 28 October 2008, aged 83.[3]
Film and television career
In a role, possibly his earliest, Stewart appeared in a television advert for Fry's Turkish Delight, playing a snake charmer. Later, he was an extra in films and did stunt work.[4] He would become one of the top black actors and stuntmen in Britain.[5]
Film
Possibly his earliest role was an uncredited one, playing a slave in the 1959 film, The Mummy.[6] In 1973, he played the part of Quarrel Junior in the James Bond film Live and Let Die starring Roger Moore.[7] Having not returned to Jamaica where the film was being shot, Stewart suffered in the heat and couldn't believe the changes that had taken place over the years.[8] He became one of the top black stuntmen and actors in Britain.[9]
One of his last roles in film was as Pomeroy in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective, a made-for-television movie.[10]
Television
He appeared in Dr. Who at least twice. He played Toberman in The Tomb of the Cybermen and Tony in Terror of the Autons.[11]
Television commercials
Business interests
Stewart ran a basement gymnasium at 32A Powis Square, Kensington, west London which was opened in 1954.[14][15] It had the policy of allowing all races to train there. Some actors trained there too, one of them, David Prowse, played Darth Vader in the film Star Wars. The Gymnasium had a dual purpose. It was also an off-license after-hours drinking club.[16] By 1964, Stewart had been convicted four times for selling liquor without a license.[17] He also ran a nightclub in Bayswater. Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison and Bob Marley were some of the patrons.[18]
The Globe
In the 1960s he opened a Caribbean restaurant and bar called the Globe.[19] The Globe, formerly Bajy's, was located at 103 Talbot Road.[20][21] Jimi Hendrix was reportedly seen there the night before his death in September 1970.[22][23] Stewart ran The Globe until he died in October 2008.[24] The Globe functions to this day and is one of longest-running nightclubs in London. It also has a Caribbean restaurant upstairs.[25]
Filmography
- The Mummy (1959) – Flashback Slave (uncredited)
- Sands of the Desert (1960) – Gong Banger at Sheik's Tent (uncredited)
- On the Fiddle (1961) – Trinidad (uncredited)
- The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) – Bearer in Museum (uncredited)
- She (1965) – Black Guard (uncredited)
- Prehistoric Women (1967) – Warrior (uncredited)
- Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) – Nosha (uncredited)
- Leo the Last (1970) – Jasper's Bodyguard
- Julius Caesar (1970) – Lepidus's Slave
- Games That Lovers Play (1971) – Mr. Bwamba
- Twins of Evil (1971) – Joachim
- Call Me by My Rightful Name (1972) – Doug's Agent
- Lady Caroline Lamb (1972) – Black Pug
- Live and Let Die (1973) – Quarrel Jr.
- Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (1977) – American sailor
- Arabian Adventure (1979) – Nubian
References
- ^ The Guardian Wednesday 4 February 2009 Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan
- ^ Murder in Notting Hill By Mark Olden Page 19
- ^ '"Get West London 13 November 2008 Obituary: Tributes for 'flamboyant' gym owner
- ^ Murder in Notting Hill By Mark Olden Page 19
- ^ James Bond FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Everyone's Favorite Superspy By Tom DeMichael Quarrel: The Portrayals
- ^ Imdb Roy Stewart (II) (1925–2008), Filmography
- ^ James Bond FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Everyone's Favorite Superspy By Tom DeMichael Quarrel: The Portrayals
- ^ Goldeneye: Where Bond Was Born: Ian Fleming's Jamaica By Matthew Parker Page 317
- ^ James Bond FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Everyone's Favorite Superspy By Tom DeMichael Quarrel: The Portrayals
- ^ IMdb Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981 TV Movie), Full Cast & Crew
- ^ itzcaribbean Actor Roy Stewart Passes
- ^ Murder in Notting Hill By Mark Olden Page 19
- ^ '"Get West London 13 November 2008 Obituary: Tributes for 'flamboyant' gym owner
- ^ Murder in Notting Hill By Mark Olden Page 19
- ^ The Guardian Wednesday 4 February 2009 Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan
- ^ Murder in Notting Hill By Mark Olden Page 19
- ^ Policing Notting Hill: Fifty Years of Turbulence By Tony Moore Page 114
- ^ The Guardian Wednesday 4 February 2009 Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan
- ^ The Guardian Wednesday 4 February 2009 Roy Stewart, One of the most prolific black actors of his day – Gavin Gaughan
- ^ Portobello film festival Portobello film festival 2006, Counter Culture Portobello Psychogeographical History by Tom Vague.
- ^ All Saints Road 1968 – 1969, The Mangrove and Troubled Times
- ^ Colville Community Forum Talbot Road
- ^ All Saints Road 1968 – 1969, The Mangrove and Troubled Times
- ^ itzcaribbean Actor Roy Stewart Passes
- ^ All in London The Globe, 103 Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London