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INTO THE WEST -- "Hell On Wheels"
February 2005 gave Anthony the chance to experience the New Mexico winter on the set of Steven Spielberg's mini-series Into The West. Anthony was called in by the show's stunt coordinator Tony Boggs when he needed a bullwhip expert to deliver a "whipping" to a deserter from General Custer's troops. The scene definitely called for sensitive whip skills -- in order for Shaun Banks (the actor portraying the deserter) to react appropriately to a whip, when he couldn't see from what direction it was coming, he needed reliable yet hidden cues. Anthony delivered - on a cold early winter morning in New Mexico. And those marks on Shaun's back? They're all cosmetic.
MYTHQUEST -- "Sir Caradoc at the Round Table"
Spring 2001 found Anthony in Calgary, Alberta, guest-starring on the new series MythQuest as Lancelot (upper left photo) in their Camelot episode, penned by Highlander alumna Gillian Horvath, who also appears in the episode as a lady of the court (with Anthony, upper row, 2nd-from-left photo). In upper second-from-right photo, Anthony poses with series star Christopher Jacot (kneeling) and guest star Scott Hylands (at right). Anthony and Scott, who played King Arthur, had worked together 27 years earlier on a production of Romeo and Juliet.
The episode was shot both in the studio and on location, where the warmest place was the Video Village (upper right photo), where Anthony could be found visiting with the episode's director, Stefan Scaini (in black hat) and script supervisor Sandi Cameron (with headphones and script) under the watchful eye of Sword Master F. Braun McAsh (green vest and red shirt).
The episode was also full of action for Anthony who, as Lancelot, got to ride through the woods on an armoured horse (lower left photo), battle Maleager (lower middle photo) in a fantastic fight choreographed by the two real-life friends, and kiss Guinevere, played by Colette Stevenson (with Anthony, lower right photo).
This article about Anthony and Braun's appearance on the show, written by Bob Blakey, was published in the Calgary Herald's April 18, 2001 issue. The link will open in a new window. To return to this page, simply close the article's window.
THE OUTER LIMITS -- "The Vessel"
In 2000, Anthony appeared on "The Outer Limits" as Commander McCarty, commander of an ill-fated space shuttle mission. It gave Anthony the chance to play something he hadn't before - an astronaut (left). The episode stars Jere Burns (on left of center photo) as the first writer in space who comes back with more than the story he expected. At right, Anthony is on the set prepared to "land" the space shuttle.
THE QUEEN OF SWORDS -- "Destiny"
In 2000, Anthony appeared in 2 episodes of The Queen of Swords. In the series opener, Anthony played Maestro Torres, Tessa's fencing teacher. The part was small, but critical because it had to establish the character of Tessa as a skilled swordswoman. The episode also gave Anthony the chance to work again with director Jon Cassar, who had directed him 4 years earlier when he appeared on Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. Because Anthony was already cast to do a second episode as the guest star, he grew a beard for this role to alter his appearance.
For more information on this episode, visit Anthony's Behind the Scenes notes on Destiny" webpage. To find out more about the episodes on which Anthony worked, visit Behind the Scenes on The Queen of Swords. Anthony will be sharing his memoirs of each episode online, as time permits..
THE QUEEN OF SWORDS -- "The Hanged Man"
Anthony also played the title character in "The Hanged Man." The part - villainous Krane, a man from Captain Grisham's past - was written with him specifically in mind, and Anthony relished the work. It also gave him the chance to finally work in front of the camera with the series regulars he had known for months, including Elsa Pataky and Tacho Gonzalez (upper center)
The episode had Anthony working under the direction of Paolo Barzman, who had directed him on Highlander: The Series in "Blackmail." Unlike his first appearance on The Queen of Swords, this role was light on action and heavy on emotion, including his interlude with Marta (lower left), played by Paulina Galvez. The final fight with the principal actors (Tessie Santiago, Emile Abosolla M'bo and Anthony in lower right photo) was done using the "poor man's process" - i.e., on a stationary wagon, with the motion created by crew members shaking it and a large fan for the wind. The remainder of the action was shot later by 2nd unit using stunt doubles for the 3 actors.
THE ADVENTURES OF SHIRLEY HOLMES -- "The Case of the Galloping Ghost"
Summer of 1998, Anthony went to Winnipeg, Canada to play "Vern" on The Adventures of Shirley Holmes." Playing the tough ranch foreman, who isn't really a bad guy, gave Anthony the opportunity to ride horses, crack whips, and and enjoy the beautiful Manitoba scenery.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN --"For Love and Honor"
In 1998, Anthony was called in by Walter Scott to choreograph the swordplay in "For Love and Honor," in which Buck commits to a duel with swords--a weapon about which he knows nothing--and must rely upon the skills that Nathan can teach him in a short period of time and his own personal courage. Anthony trained the principals using bladed weapons in the episode and doubled Buck (actor Dale Midkiff) for some portions of the duel.
Photos from the set: Anthony works with Rick Worthy ("Nathan," upper left) and Anthony Starke ("Ezra," upper right). Photos by Robert Chapin. Lower left- Duellists and their doubles: actors Jesse Borrega ("Don Paulo"), Anthony, Dale Midkiff ("Buck") and T.J. Rotolo (double for Borrega) take a moment for a group photo; lower right- Anthony and Dale Midkiff rest between takes of the final duel. Photos by Mary Gallien
THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD -- "The Griffon's Tale"
In 1997, Anthony travelled to South Africa to guest-star on The Adventures of Sinbad. The episode took advantage of Anthony's acting skills and physical abilities, as hunter/adventurer Malek travelled by horseback, armed with sword and whip, with his trophy, the Griffon, and his unwilling travelling companion (Candace Hillebrand; upper left photo). The experience gave Anthony the opportunity to ride his mount Commando (middle and upper right) through some of the beautiful South African countryside.
The final fight between Malek and Sinbad (Zen Gesner) incorporated both swordplay and whipwork (lower photos). Anthony's journal excerpts from The Adventures of Sinbad were incorporated into his article "Have Skills, Will Travel," published in Fight Master magazine, Vol.21, No.1 (Spring/Summer 1998) . Photos by Val Adamson and George Buza.
HIGHLANDER: THE SERIES --"Duende"
In 1996, Anthony was given the opportunity to appear on Highlander: The Series as another Immortal. The episode was written to incorporate his research on the Spanish style of swordfighting known as "The Mysterious Circle." Anthony and the show's fight choreographer, F. Braun McAsh (upper left) created some of the most talked-about sword fights in the 6-year history of the series. Anthony portrayed Spanish Nobleman "Ottavio Consone" (wardrobe photo - center), teacher of the Spanish arts to "Duncan MacLeod" (series star Adrian Paul - upper right).
The episode culminated in a swordfight (lower photos) filmed during a driving rainstorm in Paris, creating a dangerous situation for both performers. The skill of the actors allowed them to create a very compelling fight in which MacLeod loses the battle, yet due to his ingenuity, still wins the war. The episode, directed by Richard Martin (son of director / comedian Dick Martin) has been included in the "The Best of Highlander" collection available from The Highlander Store: (800) 871-2732, or visit the Official Highlander Website: www.highlander-official.com
STAR TREK: VOYAGER -- "State of Flux," "Maneuvers", "Alliances", "Basics: Part 1", "Basics: Part 2".
In 1995, Anthony guest-starred as Kazon officer Maje Culluh. The character, originally meant to die, was allowed to survive and brought back for 4 more episodes, ultimately wresting Voyager from Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and her crew. Anthony's experience as Maje Culluh has been the subject of many articles, including Starlog: Star Trek Voyager (September 1998), and TV Zone 84 (November 1996, ).
KUNG FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES -- "Target"
In 1996, Anthony guest-starred as The Brujo (photo at left), a dark figure from the past of both the elder and younger Cain. Anthony's skills as not only an actor, but as a martial artist and bullwhip expert were called into action for this episode, which reunited Anthony with Carradine. The two had worked together twice before in the features The Warrior and the Sorceress and Circle of Iron. The center and right photos of Anthony with David Carradine were shot on the set of the climactic battle between the two of them.
In 1994, Anthony guest-starred on Hawkeye, filmed outside Vancouver, B.C. The show gave Anthony the opportunity to work once again with series star, Lee Horsley. The two had worked years earlier in The Sword and the Sorceror. The stunt coordinator for the series, Danny Virtue, is also the coordinator for the upcoming feature, Ariana's Quest, starring Anthony as Tarak, Ariana's mentor. As can be seen from the right photo, the episode was filmed in the snowy Canadian winter.
Anthony's first appearance on Highlander, The Series was in 1994, when he played Irishman "Lyman Kurlow. The episode culminated in a showy fight in a spectacular house in Vancouver, and made the producers realize he was a talent worthy of a reappearance on the series - in fact, he found out years later that the show's star, Adrian Paul, had called "The Powers That Be" and asked if they had to kill this character off. Unfortunately, the answer was yes, but his name was added to the list of actors that should be brought back. Three years later, Anthony returned as another Immortal--this time travelling to Paris to portray Spaniard Otavio Consone.
In 1986, Anthony appeared in one of his rare comedic roles on the farcical series, Sledgehammer!. The episode was directed by the great comedian and director, Dick Martin. Years later, Anthony worked with his son, director Richard Martin on Highlander and The Queen of Swords.
For the role of Swenson, makeup added lots of fake hair onto his arms (photo at left). The finale of the show has him and the other guest stars waging a paintball war, with wardrobe decking Anthony out in camouflage (photo at right).
At left - In 1983, Anthony was cast to portray the hero in the Budweiser commercial "The Pirate" that tongue-in-cheek spoofed the pirate genre popularized by The Pirates of Penzance. The award-winning commercial, in which Anthony rescued damsel-in-distress Carla DeVito (who toured with Meat Loaf at the time), was directed by William Dear. Photo shows the three on the commercial's set.
In center - In 1992, Anthony appeared in a commercial promoting the Snapshot fishing rod. This photo was taken on a soundstage set. The "lake" is actually an above-ground pool that was surrounded with trees and branches, and the area was smoked to enhance the lighting.
At right - In February 2000, Anthony appeared as one of the Three Musketeers in a Voicestream Wireless commercial, featuring their spokeswoman, Jamie Lee Curtis.
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