and six years later the hat passed over to me - or mask should I say? He was a beautiful actor, it was such a terrible loss.". We shook hands, had a little stare at each other and six years later the hat passed over to me - or mask should I say? But I ended up going for it and the rest is history.". He was a beautiful actor, it was such a terrible loss. I didn't even know who I was really auditioning for, just a big guy. That moment came when he was 29. Star Wars Legend James Earl Jones Reflects On That Empire Twist, Rumour: Darth Vader to appear in the Han Solo Star Wars spin-off. Spencer is a six foot seven inches tall beast of an actor who's appeared in more than 40 television shows and films - but with such a back catalogue it's amazing that he isn't a household name. I went down to the casting and was given a piece of dialogue to read. We shook hands, had a little stare at. He explained how many of the roles, including those on GOT, took hours in make-up and costume to get that terrifying appearance. Spencer Wilding is a Welsh actor and special creature performer in the UK. He said: "I met Dave Prowse (the original Darth Vader) at a Comic-Con seven years ago. "I was singing 'happy birthday' to Dan when he turned 14 on set, with Alan Rickman there," he said. A fantastic opportunity to own an 8x10" print of Werewolf Lupin from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban signed by actor Spencer Wilding at the Comic Con Liverpool event in March 2019! He said: "I got the call for the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of, said 'no, I can't read so I'll just stick to fighting'. Stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eddie Redmayne share their 5 reasons not to miss The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix. He became a kickboxer and even became a professional undefeated cruiserweight boxer all before he'd picked up a script. 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He is known for his interpretation of strong and imposing characters, often using prosthetics and makeup. Spencer Wilding is a Welsh actor and special creature performer in the UK. Spencer Wilding is a Welsh actor, specializing in suit performance or stunt roles. He became a kickboxer and even became a professional undefeated cruiserweight boxer all before he'd picked up a script. But five or six-hour make-up jobs, they're tiring on you.". Spencer Wilding, Actor: Rogue One. We must not forget that I thought I was going to get off the train on to a red carpet and an actor's life. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He played a Vogon soldier in the Creature Shop-effects film The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Spencer explained, how he went to have his photos taken for his mum and the owner of the photography studio asked him: "Have you ever thought about acting? He was a real immense character, Darth Vader, and you just let him take over you.". Spencer Wilding says acting work has dried up Spencer played Vader in 2016 flick Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. I went to several auditions, very secretive. 'happy birthday' to Dan when he turned 14 on set, with Alan Rickman there," he said. Instead, I was stood in front of nine people with a script which I read no better than a five-year-old would read their first, Spencer didn't get the part because his severe dyslexia and failures from education during his schooling meant he didn't know how to properly read. After this initial setback, he went for several more casting calls over the next 12 months with no luck. https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Spencer_Wilding?oldid=1076849. He said: "I was really excited. Monopoly … That's because Spencer Wilding is one of the most frequently appearing actors you've never heard of. He is known for his interpretation of strong and imposing characters, often using prosthetics and makeup. That moment came when he was 29. Rachael is a NCTJ qualified journalist from West Cumbria, with a passion for news, features and journalism. We must not forget that I thought I was going to get off the train on to a red carpet and an actor's life. Outside of work Rachael loves plenty of coffee, running and reading. ", This was a big step for him. Spencer explained how he went to have his photos taken for his mum and the owner of the photography studio asked him: "Have you ever thought about acting? Spencer had travelled a long way since growing up in a small town in north Wales, but he is now in Manchester to star at the, The convention is set to celebrate all things sci-fi, adventure and geekiness at Trafford Park over the weekend of 1st and 2nd December. Lou Ferrigno (the original Incredible Hulk) is also starring, along with Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin, who played Dustin and Lucas on Stranger Things. He said: "I was really excited. Instead, I was stood in front of nine people with a script which I read no better than a five-year-old would read their first Thomas the Tank Engine book.". But I ended up going for it and the rest is history.". He said: "I got the call for the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban film for the role of the werewolf and I initially said 'no, I can't read so I'll just stick to fighting'. I went down to the casting and was given a piece of dialogue to read. ", white walker - from the first episode. Spencer had travelled a long way since growing up in a small town in north Wales, but he is now in Manchester to star at the For the Love of Sci-Fi convention. Wilding made his film debut as the werewolf form of Remus Lupin in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. That's because Spencer Wilding is one of the most frequently appearing. He was one of two performers to portray Darth Vader in Rogue One. The man himself told LADbible he always had a dream of becoming an actor, but he went down a different route when he was 25 years old. Featured Image Credit: Shutterstock/Lucasfilms, Topics: Harry Potter, TV and Film, UK Entertainment, Game of Thrones. Spencer didn't get the part because his severe dyslexia and failures from education during his schooling meant he didn't know how to properly read and write until he was 32 years old. "Alan was amazing, a brilliant actor. They weren't just going to stick any tall guy in there. Greatest Movie Villains Showdown: Darth Vader vs. Most Shocking "Game of Thrones" Character Death. He's starred in more than 40 films and TV shows, but who is he? Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Eventually he took on the iconic role as Darth Vader in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. He has appeared in films and series like Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, the saga Harry Potter, Wrath of the Titans (2012), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and Victor ... Crypticon Minnesota 2018 Guests Include Linda Blair, Dana DeLorenzo, Lee Majors, Shawnee Smith, Casper Van Dien, and More! he always had a dream of becoming an actor, but he went down a different route when he was 25 years old. "It was 40 films in before I got that job. He later stunt doubled for Benicio del Toro's werewolf scenes in The Wolfman, played the minotaur in Wrath of the Titans, a mean alien guard in Guardians of the Galaxy, and the monster Prometheus in Victor Frankenstein, as well as a white walker on Game of Thrones and various monsters on Doctor Who. Spencer has since played the original Game of Thrones white walker - from the first episode. No? The convention is set to celebrate all things sci-fi, adventure and geekiness at Trafford Park over the weekend of 1st and 2nd December. Looking for some great streaming picks? "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" Did it exceed your expectations? Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. He's starred in Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Guardians of the Galaxy and even Star Wars - can you guess who it is? Because his character was very, dark and serious, but sometimes you'd just get, and he'd just have a chat with you. Outside of prosthetics and suits, Wilding appeared in Batman Begins (a League of Shadows warrior), Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, and Green Street 2: Never Back Down and did stunt work on Green Lantern. he went for several more casting calls over the next 12 months with no luck. Last updated 1:06 AM, Saturday December 01 2018 GMT. Because his character was very dark and serious, but sometimes you'd just get him, and he'd just have a chat with you. Spencer Wilding is a Welsh actor, specializing in suit performance or stunt roles. While he was on the set of Harry Potter, Spencer spoke about singing 'happy birthday' to Daniel Radcliffe and his experience with Alan Rickman. He explained how many of the roles, including those on, Eventually he took on the iconic role as Darth Vader in, seven years ago. He played a Vogon soldier in the Creature Shop-effects film The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.. Wilding made his film debut as the werewolf form of Remus Lupin in Harry Potter … He said: "A heavy dialogue role is quite difficult for me, with the dyslexia, but I'm getting there. beast of an actor who's appeared in more than 40 television shows and films - but with such a back catalogue it's amazing that he isn't a household name. Kanye West Declares Dave Chappelle Is The Modern Day Socrates, Legendary Comedian John Cleese Hits Back Against 'Cancel Culture' And Political Correctness, âMum Earns More Than £15,000 Selling Her Breast Milk To Strangers Online, - can you guess who it is? 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