Long before there was The Mandalorian, there was Boba Fett. And a key part of bringing that Star Wars character to life is Jeremy bulloch, who wore the suit the character's suit in The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi. The actor has died at the age of 75.
Bulloch was hired to fill the suit for both films, while Jason Wingreen (and later, Temuera Morrison in the 2004 home entertainment release) provided the character's voice. Fett quickly became a fan favourite, at first a cool bounty hunter who ultimately proved to be a less-than-effective warrior.
"Jeremy brought the perfect combination of mystery and menace to Boba Fett, which is just what I wanted the character to convey," says George Lucas in a statement. "In addition, Jeremy was a true gentleman who was very supportive of Star Wars and its fans, and I’m very grateful for his contributions to the saga and its legacy." That last comment refers to Bulloch's work at conventions and his commitment to charities, including Great Ormond Street Hospital.
While Fett was perhaps Bulloch's most famous screen credit, he enjoyed a healthy film career, appearing in the likes of Octopussy and For Your Eyes Only as the character of Smithers, and as an unnamed ship crewman in The Spy Loved Me. He was also seen in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith as Captain Colton and Summer Holiday. On TV, he can be found in The Bill and Doctor Who, among others.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and 10 grandchildren.