Shane Rimmer's voice is familiar to millions from his role as Scott Tracy, the pilot of Thunderbird 1, but thereare many other facets to his remarkable career. Equally at home in
Star Wars
or
Out of Africa
, Shane's talentsas a character actor have been called upon by some of the film industry's leading directors.
This wry and refreshingly frank autobiography sheds new ligh
Shane Rimmer's voice is familiar to millions from his role as Scott Tracy, the pilot of Thunderbird 1, but there are many other facets to his remarkable career. Equally at home in
Star Wars
or
Out of Africa
, Shane's talents as a character actor have been called upon by some of the film industry's leading directors.
This wry and refreshingly frank autobiography sheds new light on some of the best-loved films and television series ever made, as well as revealing what life is really like for a jobbing actor in the sometimes less than glamorous world of showbusiness.
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Shane Rimmer is a recognisable face and voice that has been a staple of film, television and theatre for over half a century. Starting with his appearance in Dr Strangelove he skips back and forth through his career with a bevy of anecdotes about his career and the people and places he has encountered. Tantalisingly brief in places I'd love to know more!