Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

July 1, 1932

Died

April 12, 2022 (age 89)

Place of Birth

Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]

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Sonny Caldinez

Biography

Sonny Caldinez (1 July 1932 – 12 April 2022) was a Trinidadian actor and professional wrestler. He was often cast in television and films for his great height and muscular physique. He appeared as various Ice Warriors on the British programme Doctor Who and also in films such as The Man with the Golden Gun, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ali G Indahouse, Arabian Adventure and The Fifth Element.

Filmography

2010FilmWarriors of Mars 2001FilmLara Croft: Tomb Raideras Gentleman (uncredited)1997FilmThe Fifth Elementas Emperor Kodar Japhet 1996FilmI Was a Doctor Who Monster!1984TVSherlock Holmesas The Mulatto 1981FilmRaiders of the Lost Arkas Mean Mongolian 1979FilmArabian Adventureas The Nubian 1978FilmHanging Aroundas Bowling Alley Bouncer 1977TVMind Your Languageas Surinder's Father 1976FilmSunshine in Brixtonas John 'The Negative'1976TVThe Fostersas Clyde 1976TVPlays for Britainas John 'The Negative'1974FilmThe Man with the Golden Gunas Kra (uncredited)1974FilmDoctor Who: The Monster of Peladonas Sskel 1973FilmWhite Cargoas Bodyguard 1972FilmDoctor Who: The Curse of Peladonas Ssorg 1969FilmThe Spy Killer 1969FilmDoctor Who: The Seeds of Deathas Ice Warrior 1967FilmDoctor Who: The Ice Warriorsas Turoc 1967FilmDoctor Who: The Evil of the Daleksas Kemel 1967TVSir Arthur Conan Doyleas Egyptian Mummy 1963TVDoctor Whoas Ssorg