Stanley Baker

He passed away in Màlaga, Spain. He died in London at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, from complications as a result of AIDS on October 10, 1993. His busy life was cut short that same year, when he died from cancer at the age of forty-eight. During the 1980s, Bindon became a virtual recluse and heroin addict. In 1976 he was granted a knighthood, although he never lived to officially receive the honour. The trial along with the Oakland incident seriously damaged Bindon's reputation and he never worked in the entertainment industry again. Stanley Baker came from rugged Welsh mining stock in the Rhondda Valley, but moved to London with his parents in the mid-1930s. He gave himself up to police and in the subsequent trial at the Old Bailey in November, 1979 was acquitted of Darke's murder.

Along with his production and film career Stanley Baker also appeared on the small screen including the dramas 'The Changeling' (1974), 'Robinson Crusoe' (1974), and also in a BBC adaptation of "How Green Was My Valley" (1975). Darke was stabbed nine times and Bindon managed to flee to Dublin with his own knife wounds covered up. He formed his own production company in the 1960s and produced films that included 'Robbery' (1968) and 'The Italian Job' (1969). In 1978, Bindon became involved in a fight with John Darke, a police informer, at the Ranelagh Yacht Club, in Fulham, London. Perhaps one of his most memorable roles was as John Chard in 'Zulu' alongside Michael Caine. Peter Grant later stated that allowing Bindon to be hired was the biggest mistake he ever made as manager. However he was not always a villain and did have a few more endearing roles. Bindon was dismissed by the band and returned to England.

In private life, he was a close friend and drinking companion of another Welsh actor, Richard Burton. All four were found guilty and given suspended sentences. He was usually cast as a villain, tough, gritty and fiery - qualities that he played admirably. The band did not realise the extent of what was happening until their concert at the Oakland Coliseum on July 23, 1977, when an off-stage incident involving Bill Graham's security man Jim Matzorkis, resulted in charges against Peter Grant, Richard Cole, John Bonham, and John Bindon. He was an actor and film producer who came to prominence in the 1950s although he made his film debut in 1943 as a teenager in the film 'Undercover'. His adult film career began with 'All Over the Moon' (1949). Unfortunately Bindon took his job to the extreme and during the tour much violence occurred behind the scenes directed mostly at journalists and concert staff. Baker was born in Ferndale, Rhondda Valley, Wales, United Kingdom. Bindon had previously provided security for actors Ryan and Tatum O'Neal.

Sir Stanley Baker (8 February 1927 - 28 June 1976) was a Welsh actor. In 1977, Bindon was hired by tour manager Richard Cole to act as security co-ordinator for Led Zeppelin. It was to be a move which would have disastrous personal consequences. Despite a productive film and television career, Bindon decided his future lay with organising security. He also appeared in the television series Softly Softly playing out his usual tough guy role as well as the cult classic film Get Carter in 1971.

Bindon's best known film role was his appearance in The Who's film Quadrophenia where he played a drug dealer. In 1968, he was awarded a police bravery medal for rescuing a drowning man in the River Thames. His portrayal earned critical praise and it typecast him for future roles. His next big break came with the Mick Jagger film Performance, where he played the role of a violent mobster.

He approached director Ken Loach who considered him perfect for the role of a rough husband in the film, Poor Cow, released in 1967. In 1966, Bindon decided to pursue acting in a bid to go straight. Growing up in the tough backstreets of London, he spent some weeks in juvenile detention on various charges. Bindon went to school at Fulham where he became a noted rugby union junior, but left at the age of 15.

He was the son of a merchant seaman. Bindon was born in London, England. John Bindon (October 4, 1943 - October 10, 1993) was a British actor and bodyguard, noted for his film roles as a London underworld figure and tough police detective. The Racing Game (1979) (mini) TV Series.

Hazell (1978). 11 Harrowhouse (1974) (US title: Anything for Love). Love Thy Neighbour (1973). The Gold Robbers (1969).

Department S (1969). A Choice of Arms (1976) (US title: Dirty Knight's Work). Trial by Combat (1976). Barry Lyndon (1975).

Dead Cert (1974). Juggernaut (1974) (US title: Terror On the Britannic). The Mackintosh Man (1973). No Sex Please: We're British (1973).

Get Carter (1971). Man in the Wilderness (1971). Performance (1970). Quadrophenia (1969).

Inspector Clouseau (1968). Poor Cow (1967).