Actor was known for playing Admiral Piett in the original trilogy of Star Wars and Jesus Christ in the comedy The Life of Brian
Kenneth ColleyBritish actor known for playing Admiral Piett in the original trilogy of Star Wars and Jesus Christ in comedy Brian’s lifefrom the group Monty Pythondied on June 30, at the age of 87. He died at home in Kent, England, after contracting Covid-19 and developing pneumonia.
According to the BBC, Colley He entered the hospital after a fall that resulted in an arm injury. During the hospitalization, he contracted Covid-19, which evolved into a pneumonia.
The information was confirmed by its agent, Julian Owenin a statement initially released by the BBC. “Ken Colley was one of our greatest characters actors, with a career that extended for 60 years“, he said Owen.
Throughout its trajectory, Colley He acted in dozens of productions for cinema, theater and television. Beyond Jesus in Brian’s lifelived eccentric and dark characters in Ken Russellhow The Rainbowand interpreted the Duke of Vienna in the adaptation of the BBC of Measured byby William Shakespeare.
The actor also gave voice to Admiral Piett in the animated movie Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Outlaunched in 2012. Among other striking works are roles in Firefoxfrom Clint Eastwoodand I HIRED A CONTRACT KILLERfrom Aki kaurismäki.
According to your agent, the favorite role of Colley it was the spark of the theatrical assembly of Waiting for Godotby Samuel Beckett, presented at the Cockpit Theater in London, in 2014.
Source:Deadline
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