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.

Known For

The Fifth Element

Emperor Kodar Japhet

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Mean Mongolian

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Gentleman (uncredited)

The Man with the Golden Gun

Kra (uncredited)

Arabian Adventure

The Nubian

Hanging Around

Bowling Alley Bouncer

Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors

Turoc

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death

Ice Warrior