Biography
Richard LeParmentier (July 16, 1946 – April 15, 2013) was an American actor who lived and worked primarily in the United Kingdom, best known for his role as Admiral Motti in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) and the acerbic police officer Lt. Santino in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). He is credited under several variations of his name, including Richard Parmentier, Rick Le Parmentier and Richard LeParmentiere. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known For
Complete Filmography
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
2006
as Reporter
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are ...
The Berlin Conspiracy
1992
as Colonel Gurnheim
As the Berlin Wall crumbles, four canisters containing biological weapons are stolen by European terrorists. The East and West must work together to s...
Defrosting the Fridge
1989
as Eddie
The Lowesthorpe Trawlers an English, American football team, hire American coach Hunter McCall and persuade local firm Salty Sea Fish Foods to be thei...
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988
as Lt. Santino
'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her....
Paint Me a Murder
1984
as Dr. Kates
Luke Lorenz is a artist whose paintings don't sell. His imaginative wife Sandra reasons that sales of his works would increase tenfold if he were to d...
Octopussy
1983
as U.S. Aide
James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Indian Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a...
Something for the Boys
1981
as Captain Brickson
A woman runs an 'establishment' for gay servicemen during World War Two in Scotland. A Scottish and an American serviceman meet and spend the night to...
Superman II
1980
as Reporter
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop t...
Silver Dream Racer
1980
as Journalist
Nick Freeman is a motorcycle racer who, following the death of his brother, inherits a revolutionary prototype motorcycle, and is determined to race i...
The Music Machine
1979
as Jay Reltano
At a famous London disco venue, a competition is announced to select two dancers to star in a new film.
The One and Only Phyllis Dixey
1978
as G.I. at Box Office
Aspiring dancer Phyllis Dixey makes her name as a stripper.
Exiles
1977
as Harry
In the 1920s, Michael Arlen was one of the most popular and acclaimed writers in the world, but he mysteriously stopped writing altogether. His son tr...
The People That Time Forgot
1977
as Lt. Whitby
Major Ben McBride organizes a mission to the Antarctic wastes to search for his friend who has been missing in the region for several years. McBride's...
Star Wars
1977
as General Motti
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker an...
Blind Man's Bluff
1977
The adventures of a boy and girl, who in company with a blind young man and his guide dog, track down the kidnappers of their friend.
Housewives' Choice
1976
as Buzz
Marcia is looking for someone to look after her baby and Joyce seems ideal, looking like a perfect, kindly, respectable lady.
Rollerball
1975
as Bartholomew's Aide
In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy tho...
Stardust
1974
as Felix Hoffman
Jim MacLaine is now enjoying the nomadic 'gigs and groupies' life on tour with his band. When he achieves all his wildest dreams of international star...