A legendary movie stuntman whose work thrilled audiences in some of the most famous films ever made has died aged 94.

At 6ft 4ins tall Peter Brace, of Old School Court, Wraysbury, cut an imposing figure in the village.

The quiet, reserved man who only retired from his residents' management committee in Wraysbury last year had a career that began in the 1940s and lasted almost half a century with more than 100 film credits to his name.

He worked alongside and tussled onscreen with the likes of Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Michael Caine.

It gave him quite a fund of stories to entertain friends with.

He particularly relished the tale of climbing the big cliff at Pont D'Hoc dressed as a forest ranger assaulting a German battery for the film the Longest Day - struggling to reach the top with his grappling irons until a big arm belonging to a real marine hauled him to safety.

His job often took him far away from home. His son David said: "He was out in the desert for six months for Lawrence of Arabia - in fact that film paid for our house in Wraysbury."

The family lived in Old Ferry Drive back then.

Mr Brace worked on several Bond films and doubled as the Wookie Chewbacca in his more physical Star Wars moments. Later he found himself in demand in television shows like The Avengers, The Sweeney and the legendary The Prisoner.

His skill at jousting made him an invaluable member of the Circle of Knights, touring the country taking part in their performances.

He played football for the village and later watched his son David play too.

David, who went on to play for Dulwich Hamlet and Fulham described his father as 'strict but fair' with a good sense of humour.

The funeral takes place tomorrow (Thursday) at St Andrew's church, Wraysbury at 2pm.

Mr Brace leaves his former wife Patricia, partner Wendy, son David, daughter Tina, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.