Stingray (1964 TV series) to HO". The process of designing and making the puppets took four months and each of the main characters was sculpted in duplicate to allow two episodes to be filmed simultaneously using both puppet stages. The likenesses of some of the puppets were inspired by real-life actors: Titan was based on a young Laurence Olivier and Surface Agent X-2-0 on either Claude Rains or Peter Lorre. Troy Tempest was modelled on James Garner at Gerry Anderson's suggestion. Atlanta Shore has been likened to Lois Maxwell (who voiced the character) and Marina to both Brigitte Bardot and Ursula Andress. "Stingray" was
Troy Evans (actor) the TV series "China Beach" which was set during the Vietnam War. Troy Evans (actor) Troy Evans (born February 16, 1948) is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Desk Clerk Francis "Frank" Martin in the television drama series "ER." He has also appeared in the movies "Tiger Cruise" (Disney Channel original movie), "", "Under Siege", "Teen Wolf", "Kuffs", "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", "Black Dahlia", "Demolition Man", "The Frighteners", and "View From the Top" among others. He voiced Thistle Jinn in the 2013 animated adventure film "Epic". He served with the 25th Infantry