Trevor Goddard is an English-born actor who has starred in more than 30 Hollywood films. He made his film debut in the late 80s. In the famous adventure film "Pirates of the Caribbean" Trevor Goddard played shortly before his death.
early years
The future actor was born in 1962 in Surrey. He studied at a school located in southeastern London. In his youth, Goddard was fond of music. Already at the age of fifteen, he performed as part of a youth group: first as a drummer, then as a vocalist. Goddard's musical career did not work out. The group lasted only five years.
Trevor Goddard was involved in sports from an early age. He achieved considerable success in boxing. In the mid-eighties, the aspiring actor left for the United States. Having become famous, in an interview he often called Australia his homeland, although, as you know, he grew up and was educated in the UK.
Films
Trevor Goddard made his movie debut in 1989. Then he starred in one of the series “Business Travel” - a dramatic film that aired on American television for three years. Trevor Goddard did not play serious roles in the movie. At the beginning of his career, he appeared on the screen in episodes. Later became famous as a regular participant in various television projects. In the late nineties he often played a cameo.
Trevor Goddard played in the films “Commissioner of Police”, “Silk Nets”, “Dark Justice”. For three years, starred in the TV series "The Apostate." In November 1988, the premiere of the television film Murphy Brown took place. The comedy series has gained widespread popularity. In total, ten seasons were filmed. In one of the series released in 1993, Goddard played a small role. In the same year, the actor played in the film "Ride Kids". Then he appeared in such series as "Empty Nest", "Rescuers Malibu."
In the mid-nineties, shooting of an action movie based on Mortal Kombat began. Goddard was invited to the role of Kano - one of the heroes of the universe of the popular video game. In 1995, the actor also played in three films, which were not particularly successful. This is Illegal Blues, Yesterday's Target, and Decisive Point. As always, he actively starred in series, including appearing in the detective television film "Man from Nowhere."
In 1998, Goddard played the role of a British sailor in one of the X-Files series. Other films with the participation of the actor are “Code of Ethics”, “Victim of the Jaguar”, “Quick Money”, “Storm Waves”, “Yield”, “Flight of the Dead”, “Hollywood Vampires”. In "Pirates of the Caribbean," the actor played the role of Grapple.
Personal life
In 1991, the actor met Ruth Ann McCarthy. The girl had nothing to do with cinema - she worked as an aerobics coach. They soon got married. Trevor Goddard has two sons: Daniel and Travis.
Death
In 2003, the press published information about the divorce proceedings of a famous actor. And on June 7, Goddard passed away. His body was found in the Los Angeles house, which he acquired in the late 80s. Since the divorce process was preceded by a tragic event, news about the suicide of the actor instantly appeared in the media. However, an autopsy showed that cardiac arrest was provoked by an overdose of drugs.