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Simon Bamford is the actor who played Butterball in Hellraiser (1987 film) and Hellbound: Hellraiser II. He also appears in Clive Barker's 1990 film Nightbreed, playing the character of Ohnaka. Additionally, Bamford was Barker's inspiration for Simon McNeal, when Barker was writing The Books of...
Occupation. Actor. Website. http://www.simonbamford.online/. Simon Bamford is an English film, television and stage actor. He is well known for playing the Butterball Cenobite in Hellraiser in 1987 and its sequel Hellbound: Hellraiser II in 1988.
Simon Bamford. Actor: Starfish. Spotted playing 'The Fool' in a London production of 'King Lear' Simon was invited by writer and director Clive Barker to join the 'Dog Company' a theatre group based in London. Eventually also working for Clive on the first two 'Hellraiser' movies.
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It’s a new year, and I’m pleased to announce my first interview was with none other than Simon Bamford, known for his role in Clive Barker’s cult classic, Hellraiser. It is indeed a treat to chat to the one and only Butterball, who took the time out of his extremely busy schedule to get up close and personal with us, sharing his ...
The initial idea was to show the Butterball Cenobite (Simon Bamford) putting Frank's deformed face back together. Once Barker shifted the focus of the film to Pinhead (Doug Bradley), as a result of Butterball's inability to speak through heavy makeup, the scene was reshot.
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Oct 27, 2022 · “First and foremost, Clive Barker’s incredible brain and imagination,” explains Simon Bamford, who played the Cenobite Butterball, when I asked him about Hellraiser’s enduring legacy. “The term genius is bandied about too much these days, but he is one. He’s just the most incredible person to meet. He’s so clever in the way he ...
Nov 11, 2022 · Simon Bamford: I think Jamie Clayton is the perfect casting for the role, and I think she does a fantastic job! Nicholas Vince: It’s absolutely fascinating because there’s a lot to do with sexuality and sensuality. It’s about exploring the further reaches of experience—“Demons to some, angels to others”—and you’ve got these ...
