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A stuntman performed stunts on film sets, which were often safe but designed to look dangerous. Bruce Lee was known to have worked with stuntmen. (COMIC: The White Dragon)
Samson Ware worked as a stuntman in the 1960s, seeking the rush of adrenaline he missed from being a soldier. In August 1969, Samson was hired for the show BLIMEY. (PROSE: The Showstoppers)
Behind the scenes
Samson's career as a stuntman, as well as his surname, was a deliberate tribute to Derek Ware, who died shortly before work began on The Showstoppers.