William G. Anagnos (August 19, 1958 – January 15, 2019) was an American stuntman and actor.[1]

Bill Anagnos
Born(1958-08-19)August 19, 1958
DiedJanuary 15, 2019(2019-01-15) (aged 60)
Occupation(s)Stuntman, actor
Years active1977–2019

Early life

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Bill Anagnos was born on August 19, 1958, in Rhinebeck, New York. At the age of 16, Anagnos toured with the Joie Chitwood Thrill Show as a motorcycle stunt rider.

Film career

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His first job was doubling John Travolta in the film Saturday Night Fever (1977) Anagnos appeared in hundreds of films, commercials, and television shows, doubling for and working with prominent actors and actresses, including Paul Newman, Patrick Swayze, Robin Williams, Robert Downey Jr., Farrah Fawcett, Angelina Jolie, and others.

He also acted in several films.

Filmography

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Actor

Year Title Role Notes
1979 The Warriors Baseball Fury #11
1980 Can't Stop the Music Moped Rider
1981 Rollover Crowd Member Uncredited
1982 A Stranger Is Watching Hood in Bathroom
1982 The Soldier Truck Driver / Cowboy #1
1984 Beat Street Spit
1984 Death Mask Police Officer #1
1989 Tap Dancer
1990 Loose Cannons Israeli Agent
1990 Street Hunter Restaurant Bodyguard
1992 Malcolm X Black Legion Member #2
1998 Soldier Uncredited
2000 28 Days NY Cabdriver
2017 Brawl in Cell Block 99 Bus Driver (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ "William Anagnos Obituary – Red Hook, NY | Daily Freeman". Legacy.com.
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