Loren Janes (October 1, 1931 – June 24, 2017) was an American stuntman, notable for his work in Hollywood films, particularly those starring Steve McQueen, including Bullitt, Nevada Smith, and The Hunter.[1] He also co-founded the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures in 1961. In 1956, he was the first civilian to enter the United States Olympic Trials for pentathlon; he also competed in 1964.[2] He is a member of the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame.[3]
Loren Janes | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1931 |
| Died | June 24, 2017 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Stuntman |
He also has a footnote contribution to television, having played the role of Norman Chaney on the TV series L.A. Law. In the first scene of the first episode, Chaney is found dead, though his name appears for years in the name of the law firm.
Janes died at age 85 on June 24, 2017. He was said by his family to have suffered from Alzheimer's disease.[4][5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Hold Back the Night | Lt. Bishop | Uncredited |
| 1958 | High School Confidential | Bert | Uncredited |
| 1958 | The Buccaneer | Tumbler | Uncredited |
| 1959 | Thunder in the Sun | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1959 | The Mating Game | Sherm | Uncredited |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Salt Mine Slave / Gladiator / Slave General | Uncredited |
| 1963 | A Ticklish Affair | Hayward | Uncredited |
| 1965 | The Sons of Katie Elder | Ned Reese | Uncredited |
| 1966 | Wild Wild Winter | The Bear | |
| 1966 | Nevada Smith | Cowboy in Abilene Hotel / Convict in Prison Camp | Uncredited |
| 1966 | The Sand Pebbles | Coleman | |
| 1967 | The King's Pirate | Zucco's Troop | |
| 1978 | The Lord of the Rings | Voice | |
| 1979 | Americathon | Stage Hand | |
| 1981 | Force: Five | Hank | |
| 1985 | Runaway Train | Engineer Eastbound 12 | |
| 1988 | Dead Heat | Man In Room | Uncredited |
| 1988 | Lovers, Partners & Spies | Ian | |
| 1989 | Prancer | Mr. Soot | |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Man hit by board | Uncredited |
| 1994 | True Lies | Man in Elevator | Uncredited |
| 2002 | Spider-Man | Board of Directors Member | Uncredited, (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ Terrill, Marshall (1993). Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel. Plexus Press. ISBN 978-1-556-11380-2.
- ^ "About". lorenjanes.com/. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ Freese, Gene Scott (April 11, 2014). Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary (2nd ed.). McFarland. ISBN 9780786476435.
- ^ Daniel, David (June 26, 2017). "Loren Janes, acclaimed Hollywood stuntman, dies at 85". CNN. wicz.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Loren Janes, renowned Hollywood stunt performer, dies at 85". Washington Post. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
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