Bobby Bass
Bobby Bass (occasionally Bob Bass; August 6, 1936, California – November 7, 2001) was an American actor, stunt performer, and stunt coordinator/second unit director.
Early life
Bass, a graduate of Morningside High School in Inglewood, California, was an enthusiast of the martial arts. As a teenager, he became a judo champion, meeting Gene LeBell who introduced him to the stunt industry in Hollywood.[1]
Bass served in the military, initially as a paratrooper in the
Career
Bass made a career in movies and television in a variety of genres working with
Bass also championed safer working conditions for the stunt industry, especially after his then-fiancée and
Personal life
Bass had two sons with his first wife. His second wife was Norma Collins, whom he was married to until his death. He was stepfather to Collins' four children, including actress
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | The Don Is Dead | Hijacker | Uncredited |
| 1976 | Bound for Glory | Head Goon at Migrant Camp | |
| 1980 | The Ninth Configuration | Driver | |
| 1980 | Tom Horn | Corbett's Bodyguard | |
| 1980 | The Hunter | Matthew Branch | |
| 1980 | Blood Beach | Rapist | |
| 1982 | Megaforce | Motorcycle Driver | |
| 1983 | Star 80 | 1st Hood | |
| 1985 | To Live and Die in L.A. | FBI Agent #1 | |
| 1987 | The Squeeze | Poker Player | |
| 1990 | Heart Condition | Armed Man | |
| 1933 | Excessive Force | Limo Driver | |
| 1994 | Pentathlon | Bartender / Patron | |
| 1995 | Jade | Assistant District Attorney | |
| 1996 | My Fellow Americans | NSA Hitman #1 | |
| 1997 | Grosse Pointe Blank | Assassin #1 |
References
- ^ "Bobby Bass". stungplayers.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
- ^ ISBN 9781476614700.
- OCLC 500109467. Archived from the originalon 2003-01-02. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
- ^ a b "Bobby Bass". variety.com. 12 November 2001. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "First Peek". melaniegriffith.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2001.
- ^ Robb, David (2015-10-29). "Heidi von Beltz Dies: Stuntwoman Paralyzed In 'Cannonball Run' Crash Was 59". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Robb, David (2018-05-19). "Jimmy Nickerson Dies: Veteran Hollywood Stuntman On 'Rocky', 'Raging Bull', & Dozens Of Others". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Drugs, Tragedies and 'Charlie's Angels'". TheWrap. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
External links
- Bobby Bass at IMDb
