Prominent Actor, Austin Stoker, dies at 92

Austin Stoker was a Trinidadian-American actor most remembered for his portrayal of Lt. Ethan Bishop, the police officer in command of the besieged Precinct 9, Division 13, in John Carpenter’s Howard Hawks-inspired 1976 thriller Assault on Precinct 13.

Actor Austin Stoker, 92, of “Assault on Precinct 13” and “Roots,” died.

Austin Stoker, a Trinidadian-American actor who appeared in Roots and Assault on Precinct 13, has passed away. On Friday, October 7, the actor’s 92nd birthday, his wife Robin Stoker announced his passing.

Renal failure is said to have caused Stoker to pass away calmly and be surrounded by his loved ones. The actor leaves behind his wife of more than 40 years, daughter Tiffany, son Origen, and two grandchildren, Marcus and tiny Austin. After being selected by the American Army, Stoker served his country with distinction until being discharged.

Austin Stoker Age, Family, Early Life

Austin Stoker was born in Trinidad and Tobago on October 7, 1930(92 years old). He holds a Trinidadian Nationality and he belongs to the black ethnicity. His Zodiac sign is Libra.

Austin Stoker has prohibited the media from knowing specifics about his family, therefore there are no details available.

Austin Stoker Wife, What about his Children?

In 1959, Austin Stoker married Vivian Bonnell. She was a calypso singer and actress from Antigua, British West Indies. In 1954, she co-starred in the Broadway musical House of Flowers with Pearl Bailey.

Austin Stoker Career, What was his profession?

Austin Stoker’s stage career began with the 1954 Broadway production of Truman Capote’s House of Flowers, where he first met Enid Mosier, the woman who would become his wife (acting name Vivian Bonnell).  Before portraying Lt. Bishop, Stoker starred in a number of blaxploitation movies, frequently playing police investigators.

He played Pam Grier’s love interest in Sheba, Baby (1975), Combat Cops (1974), and Abby (1974), among other movies. Other important acting parts for Stoker include those in Victory at Entebbe (1976), Airport 1975, Horror High (1974), Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), and Roots (1977). Fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 may recognize Stoker from his performance as Dr. Ken Melrose in the 1982 B-movie Time Walker, in which he co-starred with Assault on Precinct 13 actor Darwin Joston.

How much is Austin Stoker Net Worth?

Austin Stoker’s net worth has not yet been investigated in detail.

Also Read: Sean Mercer, 32, Was Found Guilty of murdering Rhys Jones, 11

Which school and college did he go to?

Talking about the educational background of Stoker, there are no sources providing data on his education.

Is he available on any kind of social media platform?

Stoker is active on Twitter. He has 63+ followers on Twitter.

Physical Appearance of Austin Stoker’s Height, Weight

Interesting facts about Austin Stoker’s should be known