Loren Janes

Loren Janes
Born(1931-10-01)October 1, 1931
Sierra Madre, California
DiedJune 24, 2017(2017-06-24) (aged 85)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationStuntman

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]

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

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

  1. ^ Terrill, Marshall (1993). Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel. Plexus Press. ISBN 978-1-556-11380-2.
  2. ^ "About". lorenjanes.com/. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  3. ^ Freese, Gene Scott (April 11, 2014). Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary (2nd ed.). McFarland. ISBN 9780786476435.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Loren Janes, renowned Hollywood stunt performer, dies at 85". Washington Post. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
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