I’m very sad to report Trevor Steedman has died yesterday, aged 62 years old. Trevor first suffered a stroke two years ago and suffered another serious one a week ago. He never regained consciousness and died in hospital yesterday.
Trevor is best remembered in the community for playing marine Private Wierzbowski in James Cameron’s Aliens movie. Wierzbowski met his untimely end when he was attacked by a Xenomorph during the battle in the Atmosphere Processor. Trevor began his career in the 1980’s as an actor and stunt performer appearing in movies such as Snatch, Children of Men, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and some films in the James Bond series.
Trevor Steedman in Aliens Encounters – Superior Fan Firepower.
Trevor has been very active in the Aliens fan community, frequently going to conventions around the UK. He was very good supporter of the United Kingdom Colonial Marines costuming group. The actor most recently appeared in the 2016’s Last Flight of the Freya. He also appeared in the 2012 fan film, Aliens Epilogue, and provided the narration for the upcoming documentary Aliens Encounters – Superior Fan Power.
We had the pleasure of chatting to Trevor for the AvPGalaxy podcast back in 2012. The thoughts of the Aliens vs. Predator Galaxy staff and community go out to Trevor Steedman’s family and friends. R.I.P. Trevor.
RIP Trevor Steedman. Loved your work in Children of Men too! That part where you got hit in the face is still one of the most convincing stunts I have ever seen.
Trev's family could still do with a little help if anyone can spare a few quid.
Ricco Ross posted on Facebook but that's all I've seen.
Rest in Peace Trevor.
For those interested in helping out Trev's family with the funeral costs.
was a nice guy
A swear word is the only appropriate response. What a life you must have lived, Mr. Steedman. We love you.
I still remember in my younger days first discovering through whatever means available at the time (probably Alien Encyclopedia) that there were two other marines in the background of Aliens, Crowe and Wierzbowski. I still find it fun to play a version of Where's Waldo during the first half of the movie by trying to spot all their appearances. I think my favorite Ski moment has to be when Gorman walks out of the briefing, for a split second you can see Wierzbowski's hand flipping him off at the edge of the screen right when Crowe puts the blue hat on.
RIP mate, and cheers to a great legacy.
God Speed Mr Steedman
Actually when I think of it we have many names with "Willow: in it: Wierzbowski, Wierzbicki, Wierzba...
I remember watching Aliens as kid and during a scene showing all the marines cam feeds, my mother asked: "There are polish marines in this movie?" I said: " Well one of them is". She replied: "Oh that is nice", and watched the whole movie with me. She hates sci-fi but patriotism did its part
So I'll write this in polish: Świeć Panie nad jego duszą.
It;s our "Rest in peace" and literally: "Lord shine over his soul"
It is pronounced:
Viege-bovski
That's a soft "g" like the French name Gilles...
RIP, Tevor!
Hey NECA toys, if you're reading this, I think we need to get a commemorative Wierzbowski figure with some of the proceeds going to his family.
I was just watching Aliens last night, RIP
RIP, Trevor.
Wierzbowski! Wierzbowski!!
http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16250