Frank Boston worked in the film industry as a grip in the 1960s. He worked in said capacity on Thunderbirds - season 1 at least, as well as Thunderbird 6. He was at AP Films by the end of 1965.
As a grip, Boston was responsible for pushing the camera dolly when tracking shots were required. He also rigged cameras in a position where the operator wants in order to get the best angles for shots.
Prior to Thunderbirds, Boston worked on The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) and Girl with Green Eyes (1964).
On the set of Attack of the Alligators!. Frank Boston is in the background on far right - he is wearing a light grey jacket.
Frank Boston (standing right next to Derek Meddings - who is on far left in foreground) looking over the set of the motorway built for Thunderbird 6
Frank Boston (on far left) watching the Tiger Moth in flight during the making of Thunderbird 6
Trivia[]
- His nickname was "Kipper Feet".