Bob Herron (stuntman)
Robert Herron (September 23, 1924 – October 10, 2021) was an American stuntman and actor, best known for performing stunts in hundreds of Hollywood films between 1950 and 2011.
Bob Herron | |
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| Born | Robert Herron September 23, 1924 Lomita, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 2021 (aged 97) |
| Occupation(s) | Stuntman, actor |
| Years active | 1950–2011 |
| Spouse | Lynne |
| Children | 4 |
Herron was born in Lomita, California in September 1924. He began his career in the early 1950s, appearing in films and television series as an actor and as a stunt performer. His work includes The Ten Commandments (1956), Rio Bravo (1959), Spartacus (1960), The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), The Wild Bunch (1969), Shaft (1971), Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and Rocky (1976).[1][2][3]
He died from complications of a fall on October 10, 2021, at the age of 97.[4]
References
- "Bobby Herron". Western Clippings. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- "Celebrating 60 Years of the Stuntmen's Association with Bob Herron". Variety. February 27, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- "Cason: T.O. stuntman gives actor Ernest Borgnine full credit". Ventura County Star. July 21, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ Stuntman Bob Herron Dies at 97
External links
- Bob Herron at IMDb
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