John Morton (actor)


John Fass Morton is an American movie actor, stuntman and writer from Annapolis, Maryland.

Career

Morton appeared in A Bridge Too Far, in the 1980 hit sequel film Superman II as an astronaut named Nate, and also that year he appeared in Flash Gordon. He was featured in the BBC television series Oppenheimer. He portrayed, Luke Skywalker's gunner during the Battle of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back. When Jeremy Bulloch played an Imperial Officer, he needed someone to cover for him as Boba Fett. Morton being similar in height was a body double for two days in costume. He filmed with another unit, the sequence when Fett confronts Darth Vader in the Bespin hallway during Han Solo's torture, while Bulloch filmed his scenes as the Imperial Officer. Afterwards, he left Hollywood and eventually settled in public relations work back in Annapolis. He is also an accomplished musician and a writer.

Personal life

Morton has attended several Star Wars conventions throughout the world since 1997.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976The Gumball RallyJaguar TeamStuntman
1977A Bridge Too FarU.S. Padre
1979CubaGary
1980The Empire Strikes BackDak Ralter Boba Fett, Uncredited
1980Flash GordonAirline Pilot
1980Superman IINate