David Buck

Born: 1936-10-17

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Buck (October 17, 1936—January 27, 1989) was an English actor. His most famous role was in the 1978 animated The Lord of the Rings movie, for which he provided the voice of Gimli. However, he had a memorable role as Royal Air Force Squadron Leader David "Scotty" Scott in the 1969 film Mosquito Squadron opposite David McCallum when his character was shot down during a low-level bombing raid over northern France in 1944 and assumed killed.

Buck died of cancer in 1989. At the time of his death, he was married to the actress Madeline Smith of Up Pompeii and James Bond fame.

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Known For

The Lord of the Rings
The Dark Crystal
The Great Muppet Caper
Mosquito Squadron
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
Henry V
The Mummy's Shroud
Deadfall
The Sandwich Man
Henry IV Part 1

Top Movie Credits

The Lord of the Rings Gimli (voice)
The Dark Crystal Slave Master (voice)
The Great Muppet Caper Fashion Judge (uncredited)
Mosquito Squadron Sqn. Ldr. David Scott (Scotty)
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow Harry Banks
Henry V Earl of Westmoreland
The Mummy's Shroud Paul Preston
Deadfall Salinas
The Sandwich Man Steven
Henry IV Part 1 Earl of Westmoreland