87 years |
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Birth date |
May 19, 1937 |
Date of death |
July 17, 2004 (67 years) |
Zodiac sign |
Taurus |
Place of Birth |
United Kingdom |
Occupation |
Actor |
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Francis Patrick Roach (19 May 1937 – 17 July 2004) was an English actor, professional wrestler and author. He was known for his roles as West Country bricklayer Brian "Bomber" Busbridge in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, General Kael in Willow, and his supporting roles of henchmen in the Indiana Jones films.
Pat Roach was born and brought up in Birmingham, West Midlands, the son of Francis "Frank" Roach (born 1905). He was National Judo Champion in 1960 and Midland Area Black Belt Champion in 1962.
Roach boxed as an amateur, before becoming professional as a protege of Jack Solomons
Roach began wrestling under the name of "Judo" Pat Roach. He was a well-known wrestler who attracted unwarranted from the crowds who assumed him to be a wrestling heel in a similar mould to the likes of Mick McManus. After his acting career had taken off, he continued to wrestle under the name of "Bomber" Pat Roach, having previously been billed as "Big" Pat Roach, but now receiving affectionate cheering from the spectators. He was trained by Alf Kent and his first official wrestling match was against George Selko in 1960. Roach held both the British and European Heavyweight Wrestling Championships.
Height | 6 ft 5 in / 196 cm |
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Weight | – |
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Hair Color | Brown |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Nationality | American |
Race / ethnicity | White |