Loren Janes
| Loren Janes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 1, 1931 (age 84) Sierra Madre, California |
| Occupation | Stuntman |
Loren Janes is a 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 and his real-life wife Ginger appear in True Lies as the couple in the elevator that Harry Tasker rides into with the horse. They have an un-credited appearance in Spy Hard reprising the same role.
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.
References
- ↑ 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.