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 Winbush Troy Winbush Troy Winbush (born March 12, 1970) is an American actor. Winbush was born in Manhattan, New York. He is best known for his recurring role as Denny on "The Cosby Show", appearing on the series from 1987 to 1991. He also made guest appearances in other notable television series including, "Law & Order", "NYPD Blue", "Boston Public", "", "JAG", "Touched by an Angel", "The Parkers, and the short-lived NBC drama "Medical Investigation". He co-starred in the feature films "The Replacements" (2000), "John Q" (2002), "The Last Shot" (2004), and "Backwoods" (2008). He also played Travis Harris in Tyler