1. Richard LeParmentier was an American actor who lived and worked primarily in the United Kingdom, best known for his role as Admiral Motti in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and the acerbic police officer Lt.
15 Facts About Richard LeParmentier
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Richard LeParmentier lived in Hollywood, Florida during his teen years, and there his school drama-teacher suggested he become a professional actor.
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Richard LeParmentier attended a drama course at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan before moving to the United Kingdom in 1974.
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The auditions for Star Wars were used for Brian DePalma's Carrie and Richard LeParmentier was cast as the high school principal in the latter.
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The film's production was delayed for nine months, so Richard LeParmentier had to drop out of the role, with his role being recast to Stefan Gierasch.
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Richard LeParmentier was offered a two-line role as a customs officer in Star Wars, but deemed the part too small.
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Star Wars writer and director George Lucas cut the part, and the following month Richard LeParmentier was cast as Motti.
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Richard LeParmentier had a minor role in Superman II with his then-wife Sarah Douglas.
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Richard LeParmentier had roles in films such as Octopussy and Who Framed Roger Rabbit as Lt.
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Richard LeParmentier wrote for several British television series including The Bill and Boon, with his writing partner Paddy Fletcher.
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Richard LeParmentier founded the production company Three Rivers Productions in 2008.
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Richard LeParmentier became a "staple" of the Star Wars and science-fiction convention circuit, and made a cameo appearance in an online commercial for the 2012 Xbox 360 video game Kinect Star Wars, which re-created his famous scene from Star Wars.
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From 1981 to 1984, Richard LeParmentier was married to the British actress Sarah Douglas, who is best known for playing the role of Ursa in Superman and Superman II.
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Richard LeParmentier was staying with them at the time of his death.
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Richard LeParmentier died suddenly on April 15,2013, while visiting his family in Austin, Texas, United States, aged 66.