Loren Janes

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

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
1956Hold Back the NightLt. BishopUncredited
1958High School ConfidentialBertUncredited
1958The BuccaneerTumblerUncredited
1959Thunder in the SunMinor RoleUncredited
1959The Mating GameShermUncredited
1960SpartacusSalt Mine Slave / Gladiator / Slave GeneralUncredited
1963A Ticklish AffairHaywardUncredited
1965The Sons of Katie ElderNed ReeseUncredited
1966Wild Wild WinterThe Bear
1966Nevada SmithCowboy in Abilene Hotel / Convict in Prison CampUncredited
1966The Sand PebblesColeman
1967The King's PirateZucco's Troop
1978The Lord of the RingsVoice
1979AmericathonStage Hand
1981Force: FiveHank
1985Runaway TrainEngineer Eastbound 12
1988Dead HeatMan In RoomUncredited
1988Lovers, Partners & SpiesIan
1989PrancerMr. Soot
1993Hot Shots! Part DeuxMan hit by boardUncredited
1994True LiesMan in ElevatorUncredited
2002Spider-ManBoard of Directors MemberUncredited, (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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