Acting
Hugh Spight
Born 1947-05-05 · South Wales, UK
Hugh Spight was born May 5, 1947, in South Wales. Hugh was trained in ballet in his early life, and went on to have a long career in dance, working with many of the top dance companies in Europe. He did some puppet work on "The Great Muppet Caper" and "The Dark Crystal", performing the stilt puppetry as the Landstrider in "The Dark Crystal". He would later do a similar stilt performance in Duran Duran's "Arena". While working on "The Dark Crystal", he ended up also working on the "Return of the Jedi" set, as both were filming next to each other at Elstree Studios. Hugh would perform the Gamorrean Guard that takes Han Solo to Jabba's dungeon, and the rebel alien Orrimaarko, also known as "Prune Face". His name would be misspelled in "Return of the Jedi's" credits, spelled as Hugh Spirit. He would do a few minor TV roles throughout the 80s and 90s, most notably, being in 5 episodes of Doctor Who. Hugh often attends fan and comic conventions, to meet his fans.
Acting credits
7.9Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
Return of the Jedi
1983
8.1A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
The Elephant Man
1980
7.2On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.
The Dark Crystal
1982
6.8A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968
6.9Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and the rest of the Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
9.0Intrigue...comedy...adventure...unforgettable characters and exotic settings - the legendary story of Treasure Island comes to life in this colourful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece. Join these timeless travellers in this wonderful and immortal tale of treasure and treachery!
Treasure Island
1982