About Vic Armstrong
May 17th, 2006
Vic Armstrong has worked in motion pictures for over thirty years, as a world-renowned Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator and Director. His resume reads like a "who's who" of film history, including some of the most popular films of all time. Following his stunt debut as an accomplished horse rider, doubling Gregory Peck in Stanley Donen's "Arabesque," Vic went on to work as stunt performer in countless movies, commercials and television shows in and around Europe. His earliest work included stunts on the "Peter Cook and Dudley Moore Show," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," and some of the classic James Bond films, such as "Live and Let Die," "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and "You Only Live Twice." His reputation for precision and talent with the most complicated of stunts, earned him the opportunity to become a Stunt Coordinator, beginning with his work on the 1968 British film, "Figures In The Landscape," for Joe Losey, and continuing with epics such as "A Bridge Too Far," "Young Winston," and the first two "Superman" films, in which he also doubled Christopher Reeve. His skill made him a popular double for several other leading men, including Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Timothy Dalton, George C. Scott, Malcolm McDowell, Roger Moore, Richard Chamberlain, George Lazenby, Ryan O'Neal, and Jon Voight. His resemblance to and friendship with Harrison Ford, established on the film, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," merited Vic the opportunity to double Ford and Stunt Coordinate throughout the "Indiana Jones" film series, making Vic (along with George Lucas) one of only two creative members to work on all three segments of the film's trilogy, plus all three seasons of the "Young Indiana Jones" TV series.
As a Second Unit Director and Stunt Coordinator, his creative vision has lent itself to films helmed by some of the world's most respected and prominent directors, such as Steven Spielberg, Paul Verhoeven, Peter Yates, Sir Richard Attenborough, Roland Joffe, Ridley Scott, Michael Cimino, Irving Kirshner, and Michael Caton-Jones. It was, in fact, his association with George Lucas, that led him to his directorial debut, on the second season premiere of the "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles." Ironically, it was in that episode that Vic directed Christopher Lee, whom he doubled in the "Hammer" horror films. In his first directorial feature, the 1994 film, "Joshua Tree," the casting of George Segal also proved to be an ironic throwback to Vic's stunt days, as he had doubled the veteran actor in the British release, "A Touch of Class." The international success of "Joshua Tree," proved that Vic's expertise and finesse in creating action sequences are not lost on a worldwide audience. The venture equally established him as a talented principal director, whose guidance illicited a more personal side of the film's lead actor, Dolph Lundgren. Vic's extensive body of work includes films of all genres and size, including :'The Mission," "Empire of the Sun," "Black Beauty," "Johnny Mnemonic," ,:Terminator 2, " "An American Werewolf in London, " "Double Impact, " "Tai Pan", "Dune", " "The Phantom, " "Air America, " "Universal Soldier", "Return of the Jedi," "Blade Runner," "Henry V," and "Rob Roy."¼br> Recently his re-teaming with Paul Verhoeven on "Starship Troopers" proved a great success as has his most recent exploits on the box office superstars "Tomorrow Never Dies"," Entrapment" & the soon to be released new 007 "The World is not Enough" New films Vic has worked on since this biography include, "The World Is Not Enough", "Charlie's Angels", "Captain Correli's Mandolin", "The Four Feathers" and most recently, "Mission Impossible 3", starring Tom Cruise.
VicArmstrong.com is now the personal home page of Vic and has taken over from Stunts Incorporated.com. With this new page, Vic will be able to give you up-to-date news on current features and movies previously not possible in Stunts Incorporated.com, plus provide you with the chance to discuss and comment on his journals, and articles! We hope you enjoy using VicArmstrong.com and that you take part by contributing to our content!
May 30th, 2006 at 11:40 am
Dear Mr Armstrong I understand you live in Berkshire. I work for BBC South Today, the BBC's regional TV magazine programme for the South of England. We would like to do a feature on your career. We would film at any time that is convenient over the next few months. We would hope to transmit the 4 minute item around the middle to end of july. This co-incides with the re release of all the Bond DVD's so we can get lots of clips to illustrate your stories. It would be great to talk about the new film also. many thanks Pete Doherty
June 10th, 2006 at 11:39 pm
Joshua Tree-One of THE best action films ever! But the current DVD is terrible.
It’s in fullscreen instead of 2.35:1 anamorphic, has terrible sound and no extras. Plus it’s sold under the awful ‘Army of One’ title.
Plus this Region DVD is out of print and there is no Region 2 release!
What’s going on? This brilliant movie is your maiden voyage as a director but it’s DVD release is being neglected.
In the 11 years since I have first seen Joshua Tree I have never once seen it in widescreen. And if it DOES come out in the UK, will it be horribly cut like the video was?
June 17th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
Hello Vic! Congratulations to your updated website! It looks good
June 24th, 2006 at 6:28 pm
Vic, Fascinating read of your successes so far, congratulations. I wonder what advice you’d give to a father whose 12 year old son likes doing high falls from 30+ feet onto a 12″ thick gym mat! He has natural balance and trememdous spatial awareness -perhaps it’s all down to gymnastics training. Amongst normal teenager pursuits, he also can ride a unicycle, and is about to learn to moto cross. Where can I go, what can I do to channel this seemingly natural ability ans desire to become a stunt person?
Best regards
Steve H. Dorset
July 5th, 2006 at 6:01 am
Hi Vic,
I am trying to forward a stunt persons payment to the stun double for Catherine Zeta Jone sin Entrapment- we have licensed the scene in which Catherine breaks into the museum to steal the coveted mask.
I would appreciate any help you could give me on this
July 10th, 2006 at 10:07 am
Hello Vic
I hope we will soon see an updated list of all your film and TV work on this website.
July 18th, 2006 at 6:40 am
Dear Mr. Armstrong,
You may have worked with Tim Condren in several films, including Star Wars, Superman II and no doubt several Bond films.
He took very ill on Sunday, July 16 and is in a London hospital now.
I’m rallying as many people as I can think of to send letters (email) of encouragement or just well wishes, anything to him.
If you can please send one along to me and I will pass it along to him.
Thank you so much.
Leah
July 20th, 2006 at 9:15 am
Hi Vic
Do you remember me i am colin brewers daughter, karen, i have just found out about Roy Alon, what did he die of perhaps you could phone me or email me, my phone number is 07879445837, am absolutely stunned about Roy as you know we were very close at one stage, hope you are keeping well, we all had fun back in the 80s
Karen Brewer
July 31st, 2006 at 4:59 pm
Hello Vic,
Congrats on all your awards!
Hope all is well in your life.
I am doing good, I am living in Maryland
and still teaching a lot of tennis and working in big tournaments.
Whatever happenned to Ric Waugh?
All the Best-
Cynthia Lambert
August 9th, 2006 at 4:53 am
Hi,
I am an trying my best to step out with the talent God has giving me. I want to be an actor and i will do what i can to make that come true. I never give up and will try anything. So if there is a way you can cantact me or anyone you know can help me i asure you it will not be a waist of time for anyone. I was watching you on t.v. one night on a special about Cameron Diaz. I have took acting classes and modeling classes also. The people i modeled for were no help. I want put their name out there ,but you have heard of them. So any way you can help I would really be blessed.
Thanks,
Lavern Johnson (email me back if you can)
August 9th, 2006 at 4:56 am
my e mail lahollister18@yahoo.com
Lavern Johnson
August 13th, 2006 at 10:37 pm
Dear Vic,
I have been a long-time fan of your work in the always-brilliant James Bond films, especially The World Is Not Enough, and I was wondering, if it’s possible, could I please have an autograph?
You can contact me at my email address (provided) to discuss further.
All the best,
Manuel Bouw
August 19th, 2006 at 3:27 am
What stunt did you do in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”? I loved that movie
September 3rd, 2006 at 10:14 pm
Hello Mr. Armstrong,
I recently had the pleasure of driving to New York to audition for a role in the film that you are currently working on with Mr. Smith. I greatly enjoyed the chance to work with you, and the experience with the audition was amazing.
I have had an interest in stunt work for quite some time, and the audition I had with you really pushed me towards trying to make a carrer out of that line of work. I was wondering what advice you might have for someone just getting into this field?
I have tried to find “stunt schools” near me (Baltimore, Maryland) however there do not seem to be. If you would please contact me, I would greatly appreciate it.
September 7th, 2006 at 7:28 pm
Hello Vic, I am currently a stuntwoman and actress in New York. I would love the opportunity to work on I am Legend with Will Smith. I have worked with some of the top stunt coordinators in New York including George Aguilar, Jake Turner, Tim Gallin, Court Hessler and Blaze Corragen. I would love to send you my headshot and resume. Where can I submit my information to you? I can be reached at 212 545 4158. Thank you for your time and patience. Sincerely, Carmel Renee Macklin
September 11th, 2006 at 10:35 am
Hi Vic,
I live in the UK and am looking for a suitable course in Stage and Screen Combat so that I can try and break into this field of work – is there a recognised qualification that you would recommend such the BASSC led courses or is it a better route to try and start as a runner for example in film production? I’ve been doing sword fighting for over 15 years as Chairman of an Iron-Age renactment group – see website for more information including how we make our own weaponry.
Thanks, Matt.
September 24th, 2006 at 8:27 pm
Mr Armstrong, I am a great fan of your work, some of which inspired me to try and get into film and stage stunts. As such, I have done several stunt sequences with my University Theatre Company, and was now wondering if there are any training courses in the UK that you could recommend? I appreciate that you are a busy person, so any help or advice would be much appreciated. Good luck with the current film.
Yours, Ian.
October 12th, 2006 at 10:15 pm
Hey, Vic saw you on “Shooting Car” on the SpeedTv. Looking good! The mustang kicks ass!
October 15th, 2006 at 6:41 pm
Hello Vic/anyone else who can help.
I’m doing a uni project on Vic’s role in Raiders of the lost ark. I need to know what was Vic’s specific contributions to the film, Where oh where can I find this info. I had a bid on the making of on e-bay, but was pipped at the last minute. any one any info, let me know. txks.
October 18th, 2006 at 9:43 pm
Oh Yeah jaisondavies@hotmail.com
October 23rd, 2006 at 10:01 am
Hi Vic
Hope you and the family are well. Your mum came up to visit briefly last weekend to check up on us. She was if fine form as usual and had us rolling round the dinner table in stitches telling us all the things she used to get up to (and still does!).
Hope to visit sometime soon as it’s been quite a while since we saw you at your ‘This is Your Life’ night.
Best wishes
Nicholas
October 23rd, 2006 at 7:29 pm
Hi!
I work on an entertainment show broadcast nationally on Kerrang! radio in the UK to an audience of 3.5 mil. We have the largest share of the night time audience in the region and have the most press coverage within EMAP media group.
Recent guests we have had on the show include Chris Tarrant, Carol Vorderman, Rebecca Loos, Chris Eubank and Buzz Aldrin – so a bit of a mixture! Our show is very interactive and we have had a few stuntmen / martial arts experts / specialist performers in the studio. We have a webcam and we take pics for the website. We offer free advertising to the guest and you can plug the website on air and put a link on our website. Its a bit of a crazy show but a lot of fun!
We would love to have a chat with you on the show, are you available for radio phone interviews?
Thanks,
Lucy
07890 322260
November 13th, 2006 at 4:12 pm
Dear Vic,
I have a new direct to video martial arts action movie out next year in the UK ‘Death List’. I would like to send you out the DVD in March in the New Year. How can we do this? Thanks.
Best Regards
Paiaya Films
http://www.ara.me.uk
January 7th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Dear Mr Armstrong,
My name is Joe Irving, I am 21 years old and am in my third years training to become a stuntman. I live in England and have recently completed a stunt training course in Australia, and am planning to go to Hollywood in May 2008 to do my next training course.
I would really appreciate any help and advice you may have to give to me. I have also been looking into funding for my training in America but so far I haven’t found any. I would be very grateful if you could help me with any relevant information regarding both funding and future prospects.
Thank you for your time in reading this letter.
Yours sincerely,
Joe Irving.
January 19th, 2007 at 9:48 am
Hello from Germany!
Congratulations for your great stuntwork!
Will you also do the stunt coordinating for Indiana Jones IV? And, – will double Ford again? Did you already get an offer for the upcoming Indiana Jones movie?
The Indiana Jones Fans are awaiting for your answers.
Hänselation
http://adventure-gui.de
February 13th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Dear Mr. Armstrong
I am trying to break into stunt work, but am starting from scratch. I have booked a place on a course in Australia at the Australian Stunt Academy and was wondering if this is the right way to start my career. Are there any established courses in the UK as I live in England?
Cheers
Pragun
(prag22@yahoo.co.uk)
March 24th, 2007 at 5:17 am
Hi there, just a simple request from a good fan of you. I have been working on a story for about 4 years and finally i am in the final stages of finishing it. this story involves stunts and special effects. you must be wondering at this time what a high school kid knows about writing movies. you are a legend and have the experiece so i was wondering if you will take a look at my story at give me a feedback. please if you consider taking the time to review my story e-mail me at Codwayne@yahoo.com
thank you.
April 1st, 2007 at 10:13 am
Hi dont know how much Vic has to do with this site but would if possible like my details passed on to him if possible.
Lost touch a long time ago & we are 1st cousins & I would like to get back in touch.
Can verify any family details on request.
May 4th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Hey Vic did you direct Double Impact?? I read years ago in an interview in which you claimed you were offered more money to direct the movie if you did it with no credit.
May 4th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Hi Frank, send me your email and lets get in touch, Regards Vic
May 4th, 2007 at 3:55 pm
Hello Dave, i did basically direct Double Impact after the first 2 weeks of shooting and Moshe Diamant offered me a mvovie to direct plus a raise if i did not take a screen credit on DI, the subsequent film that i directed for him was Joshua Tree.
Regards Vic
May 10th, 2007 at 10:45 am
hi vic,
my nam’s pere and I work in a docu-soap about the world of motorcycles. we are looking for movie specialists who work with motos. I would like to talk to you about following you in your job. do you have a moto job in a movie soon?
please, answer me or give me your telephone number to contact you and talk about that.
thanks and see you soon
pere
0034-617732310
May 10th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
How was working on “I Am Legend”? Are the creatures completely cgi or were there people in make-up at times.
May 11th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
not quite sure where to send email address, it is included on info for this post section but cant see any place to send it privately on this site. can post it publicly here but think its unwise
May 17th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Hi Frank,
You can send emails to editor@stuntsincorporated.co.uk. If they are for Vic, I will of course forward them on but due to the amount of spam Vic gets, we don’t post his email publicly!
Cheers,
Nick (Webmaster)
May 22nd, 2007 at 4:36 pm
cheers editor
am now intouch with vic
May 31st, 2007 at 9:51 am
Hi Nick(ed) have emailed vic direct & would email you but it seems there may be a problem with my ISP’s emails currently. seems some IP’s are blocking them due to high levels of spam being sent via tiscali.. Result is am unsure if vic has recieved previous email since his first contact. Am aware how busy he is though.
F parker
June 16th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Mr Armstrong,
I have been a huge fan of yours and stunts in general for as long as i can remeber, and now i have to to a time in my life where i can act onwhat i want to do and this is become a proffesional stunt driver. I am trying to find a traing school/centre that i could use to get me started, do you know of any prefferably within the UK. If you could help i would be most grateful
Thank You
D Bishop
June 21st, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Hello! Good Site! Thanks you! pswckptchrc
June 28th, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Hello Vic, this may seem really random but I was chatting to my dad the other day, who is really good friends with Paul Cookson. I can’t believe how amazing your career has been (indiana jones being my first seen and most favourite action films of all time lol). From someone who knows this buisness so well, I was wondering if you could give me some advise. Its my dream , love and passion to make films and become a director. I’m a Drama graduate who also studied film theory, but i have no hands on experience, and I wanted to know what you thought the best way to start is? I plan to attend a film making course at New York Film Academy..but is this the best way, or should i try and get a job for a film company and study as i work?. Is there such a thing as internships etc..? How did you get into directing?
If you have the chance I would love to hear what think. Thank you, Mariana (Huddersfield).
September 3rd, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Hi Vic
Have you ever thought about writing your autobiography? I’m sure a lot of people would be interested in hearing your side to movie-making.
September 4th, 2007 at 1:54 am
Hi Vic,
I’m going to be doing stunts on “Death Race 3000″ from Sept.13 until sometime November, and it is also shooting in Montreal. If you have a day off from “The Mummy 3″, do you think you might make it out to “Death Race 3000″ to visit? It would be great if you could come and take a look. If not, have a great time in China and please hold onto my resume.
Thanks,
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Ruth Chiang [we met briefly on "The Mummy 3", I tried to dress up as a man to be one of Yang's men
September 18th, 2007 at 4:38 am
Hi
Very interesting information! Thanks!
G’night
September 29th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
vic,
im looking to get in contact with your newphew James Armstrong.
We know each other through school/college. i havent seen him since 2002, when we went to see him at his house in france.
If you could pass on my email i would be most grateful to you.
many thanks
lady C
November 12th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Dear Mr Armstong,
I am a development researcher for Children’s BBC in Glasgow. Can you please tell me the rules about using children during stunts? I am trying to establish whether children can perform high end stunts, or if you use smaller men in lieu of children??
Many thanks
Natalie
November 25th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
HI MR.VIC!
I`M 15 JEARS IN STUNT BUSINES IN SERBIA. I`M PROFESOR OF SPORT AND OWNER OF SPORT GIMNASTIC SCHOOL IN BELGRADE.
IF YOU INTEREST TO SEE SOME LIFE DANGEROUS STUNT FROM ME- YOU CAN SEE THAT ON SITE http://WWW.KASKADERI.COM IN SECTION VIDEO ON THE BOTOM.
I NEVER BE ABLE TO SHOW WHAT I CAN DO ON THE RIGHT PLACE-BUT IF YOU JUDGE THAT IT`S INTERESTING-WHO KNOWS ?!!
I LIKE TO RESEVE YOUR COMENT…
REGARDS FROM
VRANOV ZORAN
December 5th, 2007 at 10:25 am
Dear Mr Armstrong
I’ve completed editing the interview with you recorded last week on the set of Mummy 3. I’d like to forward a copy to you, but the web site address you gave me :’stuntsincorporated.com doesn’t seem to have your details, and it’s hard to navigate.
So if this message reaches you, can you send me your email address, or somewhere reachable?
thanks again for being so kind and generous with your time.
regards
Mark
December 6th, 2007 at 5:56 am
Dear Mr Armstrong:
I’ve successfully up-loaded your interview on the Mummy 3 Shanghai studio set on to Youtube. please take a look if you have the time, bearing in mind the image quality is not great on Youtube, your comments will be most welcome.
Also please feel free to share the video with anyone who might be interested.
regards
Mark
December 9th, 2007 at 5:20 am
Hello Vic,
I was wondering if the horse in the Last Crusade (the one Indy rides while fighting the tank) is the same as the on Rambo rides (when playing the friendly game of drag-the-goatskin-to-the-circle) in Rambo 3? Lovely horse indeed – not to mention brave!
It would be great to meet other horses you use in your stunts – perhaps you may consider adding them to your website too?
Best of luck!
December 19th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Der Mr Armstrong:
In case you weren’t able to find your Shanghai Mummy 3 interview on Youtube, the url is :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj_A-DQ8PAA
please let me know if you have any problems locating it.
regards
Mark sung
December 29th, 2007 at 3:01 am
Hi
Im leaving details of my clients website for you to check out and wondered if you have time if you could email me to let me know if you have any opprotunities for his skills. Thanks
January 1st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Dear Mr Armstrong!
This is Ulla Hillgemann from Germany. I am very interested in booking you for a signing event in Germany and the Netherlands. Could you please get in contact with through the submitted e-mail address.
Happy 2008!
Best,
Ulla
January 11th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Dear Mr Armstrong,
Over the years I have been intrigued by various stories of the association (if I can use that word !) between your father, yourself and my late grandfather, Leslie Johnson, of Moyrath, Co Meath, Ireland.
I spoke at length about this over the festive period with my father, Tony Potterton, and I thought it was worth trying to make contact to see what you could recall about him. I see that you get a great deal of mail about past associations, but I understand that this relationship was perhaps somehting different ! – I would be very interested to hear your side of the tale !. I look forward to perhaps hearing from you. Best wishes. Charles Potterton.
January 19th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Dear Mr. Armstrong,
Could you please clear up the statement on this site ( http://movies.nytimes.com/person/79958/Vic-Armstrong/filmography ), that you are working on the new Star Trek film under J.J. Abrams? The site tells everyone you are the stunt coordinator on this project, while IMDb gives Joey Box credit for this work. Any comment? Thank you.
Best regards,
Thomas
January 19th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Hello Mr. Armstrong,
I’m a BIG fan of yours, including my fav. Dolph lundgren movie Joshua Tree. I have all the dvd versions, but i would like a workprint of this picture(in any format). Can you please help me with the soundtrack also – fantastic work by Joel Goldsmith!
Thank you so much!
January 30th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Dear Vic,
Did you remember me?Congratulation for your web site,i want remember you to visit my new one on : http://www.stunt-italia.it so you can see there some pictures of my father Sergio Mioni.Great Jobs (like ever).
Best regards
Stefano mioni
March 8th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Hi Vic,
Many, many years ago I met a guy who I am sure you will remember, Frank Maher. We had two common interests, the old west and the martial arts. I was in those days an instructor in the Japanese Self defense art of Aikido known as the Shudokan institute affiliated to the Yoshinkan school in Japan. We became firm friends and I was invited to many boozy nights at Franks house in Borehamwood.
At these mad parties I made the acquaintance of many of the ramrods of the time, Les Crawford who lived next door to frank, Ken Buckle, Alf Joint, and Bill Sawyer, who also became a very close friend.
Sadly Frank,Alf, and Bill have gone but what of Les and Ken? I found an obituary for a Ken Buckle on line but I don’t know if this is the Ken I knew. Is Les still active? does he have an email address? Any information you can give me would be
Gratefully received. I would love to touch base with Les. There is a possibility that we may have met, I rented space in the Elstree studios, I was a sculptor-modeler that specialised in working in metal. I made the key of the staff of Ra for “Raiders of the lost Ark” amongst many other props.
Many thanks.
Vic.
April 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Mr. Armstrong I am hoping you can help. In Indiana Jones and the Last crusade you were the Indy stunt double, I am putting together a costume for the premier of the new movie and want to make the costume as authentic as possible. It appears that Indiana Jones uses a Webley WG (Bird Beak) in some scenes and a Webley MK VI in others. Is this true? I have a MK VI and there are some people who tell me that the WG was the ONLY gun he used. Can you help?
Thanks.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Dear Vic and Wendy,
My family and I sat with you for dinner in a nice little Italian restaurant in L.A. in mid-March for dinner. We were catching a plane to Taiwan and we enjoyed chatting. Recall that we talked about stunts and I mentioned a favorite film – World’s Fastest Indian (on which you did not work). You said that you had never been to The Bonneville Salt Flats, so I would like to invite you to come see for yourself. We (Utah Rocket Club) will be hosting our annual High-Power Rocket launch (HellFire-13) on The Flats this summer (July 31-Aug. 3). It would be great if you could come visit. Thanks again for the engaging conversation. My kids want to have a crack at out-running the giant stone ball from Indiana Jones. Sincerely, Frank Whitby, Salt Lake City, Utah
May 17th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Hi Vic
I was an extra in The Copter Kids in 1976 – the best summer holiday ever!! My best friend, Julie, and I loved to spend any breaks with you and Marc Boyle. I’m always so thrilled when I see your name attached to any film project!
Best Wishes to you!
Patsy
May 19th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Hello,
I’m writing to you from the Bracknell Standard newspaper. I read about you on the BBC website and heard you on 2-ten FM. I’d really like to be able to speak to you for the paper.
I know this isn’t the most orthadox way to get in touch with you but if you could give me a call on (0118) 9366 191.
Thanks
Mike Pyle
The Bracknell Forest Standard.
June 1st, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Hi Vic
We introduce ourselves Morani Fireworks and Sfx the first family of Fireworks in India.
We have executed over 7000 displays in the past five decades. Have organized Stage Pyrotechnics for over 2000 live events, and Special Effects for more than 400 Films.
Please visit our website http://www.moranifireworksandsfx.com
We ourselves are Bollywood Film Producers and have produced super duper films.
We are also India’s premiere entertainment agency and pioneers in Live Bollywood Concerts in India and abroad as well. Please visit our website http://www.cineyug.com
As you are aware that Bollywood Films are growing day by day and becoming bigger and bigger. Producers here in India are looking our for International Stunt Directors and Performers.
We are starting a separate division UNIVERSAL PERFORMERS to market Stunt professionals from around the world to Bollywood. Please visit us at http://www.universalperformers.com
We therefore request you to kindly courier us your promotional material like brochures, write ups, Dvds etc for our reference.
Thanks and Regards
For Universal Performers
Khushroo Kekobad
Cellphone +919967066845
July 14th, 2008 at 5:16 am
Hello Mr. Armstrong
Impressive! I am a journalist for a movie channel and would love to interview you. How can I get in contact with you?
August 1st, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Hi Vic,
I’ve been involved in Roping Stunts for 20 years. I would love to do a Bond Stunt but found it difficult in contacting the correct people. I perform extreme forward abseiling called “Rap Jumping” you can view my jumps at http://www.gravityoutlaw.com I can jump buildings, cliff’s bridges etc one handed whilst shooting or any other combination the imagination might bring.
I’m also IRATA trained (Rope Access)
If this is any interest to you for future work please contact me; Colin Greenwood hq@gravityoutlaw.com
I presently live in Slough Berkshire.
Love your work.
Colin Greenwood
August 16th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
thanks vic for spending some of your time to talk to me and my friend ann from kanchannaburi thailand,and thanks for letting me play the part of the german spy,and im so happy that the big man in hollywood liked it,if you ever get more parts for german spys or enny part you think i may fit please let me know,i will fly ennywhere in the univere, i came to bangkok just to work movies as its the best job on the earth,
good luck on upcomeing movies and keep smileing
all the best david firestar
sirfirestar2000@yahoo.co.uk (im on face book)
August 17th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Dear Vic
I hope you are well
we have done a link for you and your site
best wishes
Robin Earle Stunt Rigger
http://www.elrigging.co.uk
September 18th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Dear Mr Armstrong, i’m writing by Roma, i’m stay in touch with Angelo Ragusa. I’m writing a biography about yours world and amazing stories. about 60 years of movies… Peoples like You and Mr Ragusa, with more than 40 years of career is a really living legends. It’s a really very plesure to me if you have just a little time to write to me about your professional experience and friendship with Mr Ragusa or others italian stuntmen like Claudio Pacifico (i meet tomorrow) or what people you think better.
thousands thanks for your attention,
Have a good week, Maestro Armstrong, it’s really a very pleasure.
Luigi Toto
luigitoto@yahoo.it
November 5th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Hello Vic,
I just read about you on the Absolute Magazine Oct-Nov 2008 issue and I can’t help but be impressed with your experience in films.
My name is Able Wanamakok and I am currently a TV presenter for Phuket Gazette TV (PGTV). I am looking to opportunities to become an actress in the film industry and just recently auditioned for a small role in The Marine II that will film in Phuket soon.
I’m Hong Kong American and can speak Cantonese, English, beginners Japanese and Intermediate Thai. I somehow feel that I will go into the film industry soon since I my current job found me 2 1/2 years ago. You can see me read daily news on http://www.phuketgazette.net/tv.
If you feel there is any opportunities for me to be cast in a role, I would love for you to contact me. I love action films and romantic comedies and my favorites are all the James Bond movies, Charles Angels, and most recent Eagle Eye.
I am quite adventurous and loves to be in new places and try new things.
Ok, that’s all. May be one day I will have the chance to meet you.
Able
November 17th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Dear Vic,
I work for Onelife magazine and I am hoping you might be able to help me.
In the next issue of the magazine, we are focusing on the theme of cutting-edge film, and as a part of this, we are asking 25 experts in a range of fields what they think makes an adventurous film.
Given your standing as an eminent stuntman, we are extremely interested in your insight on the topic. As such, I am very much hoping that you might spare a moment or two to give us your thoughts.
Just so you know about the mag, Onelife is an award-winning travel and adventure magazine that goes out to around half a million Range Rover and Land Rover owners across Europe, the US and the world. If you’d like a look at what we do, just let me know your postal address and I’ll happily send you a copy.
I hope you will be happy to take part, and look forward to hearing from you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like any more information from me.
Many thanks,
Sonya
Onelife Editorial
email: sonya.barber@redwoodgroup.net
November 25th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Hi –
I’m just a movie buff that stumbled on your page while looking for stuff on Paul Jennings. I’m watching Batman Begins right now on FX. I’m amazed by your body of work. I’m 37 and *loved* Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as a child. Keep going strong – it’s good to discover the unsung heroes of Hollywood.
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Mr. Armstrong
Indeed you like many of your colleagues are the unsung heroes of the film industry (along with the grips, best boys and all who don’t get a mention in the reviews or the 1-sheets).
I wonder if one of these days some convention promoters might recruit you and some of your colleagues to do some autograph shows.
December 8th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
HI Vic, Hope your well. We worked on the World is not enough, using my boat for the high action sequence on the Thames, and amazing experience. Just want to ask you about a guy called Sean Cronin who came to my exhibition recently in London. He says he is doing a film called Pirates with you and wants me to help get access to Wally yachts in Monaco. I am of course happy to help, but I was not sure if it was all for real. If you would be kind enough to get back to me. I will talk to the right people for him tomorrow. They may not want their yacht in a Pirates film, and if not I know a privately owned amazing wave piercing boat who might not mind the use of the boat, but I would be sure he would charge for it. Hope your well, and love to hear back from you as soon as. Many thanks Kos ( Marine Photographer) 07850-444722
December 10th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Morning Vic
You won’t remember me but I use to drive you about on location in Alnwick, Northumbria when shooting Ivanhoe.You are probably more likely to recall Lysette Antony and Olivia Hussey ! One night we hit the local hotspot- the annual Alnwick squash club party- as it was the only place open after hours. We went along with Antony Andrews who had just finished Brideshead.
Happy Days. Keep smiling
Peter Eadie
December 20th, 2008 at 6:04 am
Dear Mr. Armstrong,
you are very good,would you like to send me some stunt pictures?I am very interested in them.thanks.
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Hi Vic,
Wishing you and the family a prosperous and healthy New Year. All the best for 2009.
Colin
January 10th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Vic,
Are you directing the new Brit spy movie ‘Vauxhall Crossed’?
January 19th, 2009 at 9:58 am
I read that you are one of the best stunt coordinators there is. I thought you would know the best way to get into the stunt business. I have always wanted to do stunts because it was one thing I did growing up. So if you could help me out it would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time
January 20th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Hello Peter, wow the Alnwick Squash Club ! i actually remember it well as it was the place to be in those days. I loved Alwnick and the whole area and had an awful lot of fun up there. I would go back there in a heart beat if a job came up. Regards Vic
January 20th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Hello Jill, i am not directing “Vauxhall Crossed” i have not heard of it actually but who knows what could happen in the future!
take care Vic
January 20th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Hi Brent, lots of people want to get into the stunt business understandably. It is not as easy as it was in my day (see my new post) there are a lot of qualifications that you have to attain but if you write to The Stunt Register, C/O Equity our union at
Equity
Guild House
Upper St Martins Lane
WC2H 9EG
They will give you details.
Good luck and let me know how things progress.
Vic
March 9th, 2009 at 4:26 am
Vic, Joshua Tree is screaming out loud for a Director’s Cut DVD. I’ve seen THREE different versions of the film with different editing, alternate dialogue and long, medium and short endings.
Will a definitive DVD of the film ever be released, there is such a huge fanbase for this film yet none of us fans are getting what we wish for.
April 6th, 2009 at 12:39 am
Vic,
Will there ever be a Joshua Tree 2?
April 27th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Hi Vic,
Huge huge Fan … will you be meeting any of your fans after the BFI Masterclass at the weekend?
Danny
April 28th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Mr. Armstrong:
Paul Grondahl of the Albany Times Union here. I’ve covered lots of movies shot in the Albany area over the past 25 yrs. and am a friend of Phil Caruso, who lives locally and shoots stills for the film industry. He said he’s worked on some movies with you and suggested I contact you. Could I interview you about being stunt coordinator of “Salt” while you’re still in Albany? Let me know. Thanks. Paul Grondahl
(518) 454-5623 pgrondahl@timesunion.com
May 18th, 2009 at 2:03 am
Hi Vic,
I’m interested in becoming in training to become a stunt performer when I finish college. However, I have looked into this and there does not seem to be any half-decent ones about. I do not really mind if I have to leave the U.K to enrole. Do you know of any?
Many Thanks,
Aidan Cronnelly
May 18th, 2009 at 2:18 am
Also, I was wandering something. Do you have contact with Gabe and Dave Cronnelly? Because, according to my Dad, I am related to them, so I would like to get in contact with them. I was hoping you would know how as I know you worked as a Stunt Coordinator in “Entrapment” and according to IMDB Gabe was a the stunt double for Sean Connery.
I would really appreciate it if you could get back to me.
Many Thanks,
Aidan Cronnelly
June 17th, 2009 at 10:53 am
HIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!! big fan
June 17th, 2009 at 10:55 am
we have been learning about you in our english lessons
July 5th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
If Vic Armstrong actually reads this and you have a good friend named Dan Keating, who lives in north chicago and is a packer fan and a red sox fan please respond to me with a contact for you. I would like to speak or communicate with you about a few things. Dan is friend of mine I met in Florida in may. Jim Cornfield, kayteesdaddy@comcast.net
July 16th, 2009 at 12:29 am
Hi Jim, tell Dan Hello. Best wishes Vic
July 16th, 2009 at 12:34 am
Are you at the same school as Claire and Andrew ? Regards Vic
July 16th, 2009 at 12:34 am
Wow ! thanks XX Vic
July 16th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Hi Danny, i am now in LA starting the Green Hornet the BFI masterclass was great and i did meet quite a few people afterwards, if i missed you maybe another time take care. Warm Regards Vic
July 16th, 2009 at 1:03 am
Hi there, I would love to do Joshua Tree 2 and knowing what i now know about movies could make a really hot new age movie with stunning action for a great price, but hey who knows maybe one day. thanks for asking. Best wishes Vic
July 16th, 2009 at 1:10 am
One day maybe Laura, thanks for the interest though i really appreciate it. Take care Vic X
July 17th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Hi Vic,
all my life i have come to believe that creativity lies beneath every “Victor”. I’m an African, and can you believe how your works is affecting me (Africans) creatively. I’m creative, and jus graduated. if you read this, there are two things i want you to help me out with. 1, i want to be a stunt director here in Africa, and can you stretch your future works here. i work with XTENT CREATIONS, +2348034152542.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Victor’s “RULE” it goes with the name. Best regards Vic
July 26th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Dear Mr Armstrong,
My name is Zaccaria Verrocchio and I am from Ancona in Italy. I am 19 and am interested in a career as a stuntman. Would you be able to advise on the best way to proceed? Are there courses that I could do or would it be better to have direct experience on a film set? I have studied gymnastics since I was 5 years old and have done it for 14 years, taking part in national competitions. I’ve also studied breakdance and recently poppin animation, a new form of Japanese dance. I’m fit, flexible and keen to learn about stuntwork especially any that allows me to use what I have learnt through my dance experience.
My contact details are as follows:
Zaccaria Verrocchio
Via Grancia 137/a
60131 Ancona Italy
e-mail: wimbil@hotmail.it
cell: +393392880976
Many thanks for reading my mail.
I look forward to hearing from you.
With very best wishes,
July 29th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Hi Zaccaria, i will email you an address of someone that may be able to help you in Rome. I do not know of any stunt schools in Italy and really the best way is to get first hand knowledge on the set provided you have a speciality. Best Vic
August 5th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Hi Vic,
Going back a few years, I worked on your yard in Reading. Black Beauty was the film. Often on my mind. Wishing you and family well, wonder what you’re working on now.
I have done many things since leaving you. The two most memorable are a summer on Sark and at present producing a product for sweet itch. Thinking of Dragons Den but not sure I’m brave enough yet. (the product could do with being licenced).
You may remember me if I mention the dog I had “Blob” a black hairy thing.
I remember Jenny are you still in touch with her? Also a local stunt man, was that Bruno? There were two Spanish trainers who’s names I really can’t remember.
That’s enough for now. Best wishes
Julie Almond.
August 5th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
To the web master Having spent time typing notes to Vic, I find the anti-spam word was not valid. I have run out of time so my notes will have to wait another day. Julie Almond
August 7th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Hi Julie, I do remember you and Blob, that was a while ago now and I am reminded how long when i look at Georgie who used to ride little Merrylegs and she is all grown up now and. Bronco was the stunt guy who lived in Binfield and Jordi and Angel were the two Spanish lads. We all still work together and are great friends still. I am in Los Angeles at the moment but call in to Binfield if you are passing. Best wishes Vic
October 25th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Vic,
Curious to know who you are considering for 2nd unit DP for Thor?
October 31st, 2009 at 1:43 am
Not sure yet Deb, I will keep you all posted though. Thanks Vic
October 31st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Hello, I came across your name for as 2nd Unit AD. I am in NM and would like to know who do I contact to land on the production crew. I appreciate your time and assistance. I look forward to working with your team if they come to NM.
November 8th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Hello Mr. Armstrong, I noticed you haven’t replied so I wanted to ask you one more question to go along with the most current one on 10/31/09 at 8:53PM. Who is the POC that I might need to contact for “Thor”. If possible you can e-mail me rodneyaustin@juno.com I appreciate your time.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Hello Vic,
I am yet another film crew person in New Mexico who would like to be considered either for cast or crew on the upcoming feature “Thor”. I think I know who to contact for casting, but am especially am interested in working with the sound crew as boom operator. I have a call in to IATSE but would love to find out from you any other information — my kids will be upset if I don’t get on this film!
Regards,
Phil Arnold
philarnold2@gmail.com
November 13th, 2009 at 1:28 am
Hi Phil, I certainly hope to get to NM, and if I do get in touch. Obviously there are all sorts of protocols that have to take place but who knows. Lets talk when I am there Vic
November 13th, 2009 at 1:33 am
That should have been the for challenge for you to overcome Rodney. Try Nadia Paine at Marvel Studios in LA if you cannot find the address you maybe not be the right material! this is a test of your initiative. Vic
November 16th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Mr. Armstrong,
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I look forward to meeting you on the set of the movie. Until then, take care and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Rodney Austin
December 24th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Dear mr.Armstrong,
Here a question from a Dutch James Bond fan.
Is it maybe possible to send own items to sign?
Of course I’ll pay for the signatures and shippingcosts.
Thank you for your time and kindness,
Ettore
December 31st, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Hi Vic,
Been a long time ! I was flicking through some old photo’s and it really reminded me of the days when i worked as a video operator with you ! Have been out of films for some time now but still look back upon it with fondness !
Anyway hope you and your family are well and i see from here you’re still doing well !
Happy New Year..
Scott Holland.
January 7th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Hi Scott, great to hear from you, what are you doing these days? i often think about you and the gang, we had a lot of luaghs didn’t we? Take care ad keep in touch. Regards Vic
January 8th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Hi Vic
Yeah we did have a lot of fun with a bit of hard work thrown in there sometimes !
Remember the cold mountains of France with the army vehicles then skidoo’s just to get to work in the morning, then the heat of bangkok and that rooftop for the bike chase now that was very hot up there ! I could go on as there were so many good times and fun places !
E-mail me : sholland163@hotmail.co.uk if you get a chance
Speak soon
Best wishes, Scott
January 17th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Hi Vic,
2006(filming MI:3) you send me a phat autograph of you and Harrison Ford. Thank you.
I worked for the latest James Bond Film “Quantum of Solace” with Daniel Craig. I was Production Assistant Props and Action Driver (first Unit). You are a stunt/film legend-respect!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3230361/
Please add me on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/michael.riedacher
Our Crew friends are facebooker, too^^
Take care!
Best wishes
from Kehl, Germany
Michael
January 18th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Thank you Michael and i am glad you are now in the business, i have such great memories of the days working with Harrison and the gang which i guess can never be repeated because that is life and we all move on. Take care and enjoy the film game !! Warm regards Vic
January 19th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Ey up Vic
Love your web site, it’s grand to see how much you have accomplished, you’re a great inspiration.
I’ve got great memories of the Dolph Lundgren fight scene in the movie Cover Up when I couldn’t smash that bloody mirror with a spinning kick until you glued that steel nut on my heel!
As you can see I’m still horsin’ around. Hope to catch up with you sometime. My best to the family.
Cheers
John
January 21st, 2010 at 1:56 am
Hi John, great to hear from you. Yes “Cover Up” was fun i must say and i remember it well, even the bar where they used to call me Jack !! I seem to remember I acted as your agent at one stage! In have just bought a horse property in Simi Valley for my youngest Georgie so would love to see you some time. Keep in touch. Warm regards Vic
January 27th, 2010 at 5:41 am
Vic, any updates on the status of Joshua Tree? Are the rights still in limbo or will there be a definitive Blu Ray/DVD soon?
February 6th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Hello Vic!
Do you remember me, my name was Johansson then, we were together in Bear Island. I`m now merried and have five children. I hope that you lived well and maybe we can see each other sometime.
It should be very nice to show my sons Pine Wood studios. Do you think it´s possible?
My very best regards
Leif
February 24th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Hi Leif, of course I remember you very fondly, especially you myself Don Sharp and Robin snow safety and poor John the helicopter pilot wondering if we would ever bee rescued for 3 days on the freezing glacier in that blizzard and also coming to your house in Sweden for dinner when we were testing the hydro copters with Dave Bickers, very happy days my friend. I am so glad you are well and settled down with a family. I am still doing the same thing but still enjoying it. I would love to meet up with you one day and I hope I get back to Sweden. Take care Leif and Warm regards Vic
February 24th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Negative Shawn, I doubt there will be a Blu ray version as much as I would like it; we will just have to do a remake, who would you cast as the Dolph Lundgren character Santee? Best wishes Vic
February 25th, 2010 at 1:53 am
Just bring Dolph back and do a straight-up sequel. He’s still doing action movies after all. Call in all the favours you are owed in Hollywood and cram it full of cameos from actors you have worked with. A $15 million budget would be under the radar enough for you to go nuts but still be adequate enough to make some great action. Who in their right mind wouldn’t back another Vic Armstrong movie?
February 28th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Hi Vic,
The last time we were to-gether was during your stay in Tripoli in the 1970,s.
Sue and me, will always remember the evenings spent at our villa, Sue used to produce one our her curries which seemed to go down pretty well and you Tony, and Bill kept us entertained with all your exploits. Also, we managed to obtain some local wine, which tasted like vinegar until you got hold of it.
Anyway Vic both Sue ane me wish you all the best.
Very best rgds,
Gareth & Sue
February 28th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Hi Vic,
The last time we were to-gether was during your stay in Tripoli in the 1970,s.
Sue and me, will always remember the evenings spent at our villa, Sue used to produce one of her curries which seemed to go down pretty well and you Tony, and Bill kept us entertained with all your exploits. Also, we managed to obtain some local wine, which tasted like vinegar until you got hold of it.
Anyway Vic both Sue and me wish you all the best.
Very best rgds,
Gareth & Sue
March 1st, 2010 at 7:06 am
Wow great to hear from you guys and of course I remember the curries, what a wonderful oasis you were in the strange but fascinating place Tripoli was in those days, the wine was rough but the company extraordinary. Tony lives about a mile from me now in the UK and I see him regularly and Billy lives in Bournemouth. Take care and keep in touch and happy memories. Warm regards Vic
March 1st, 2010 at 7:15 am
I would love to think we could do a remake, knowing what I do now i could do some amazing stuff and as you say call in a few favours it could be pretty hot. Thanks for your support. Best wishes Vic