Louie Elias, a veteran Hollywood stuntman who is seen leaping from a blown-up guard tower during the opening credits of the 1960s ABC comedy F Troop, has died. He was 84.
Elias, the older brother of the late actor James Stacy and Emmy-nominated hairstylist Carolyn Elias, died Dec. 13, his family announced.
Elias doubled for Charles McGraw in Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus, getting pushed into a giant vat by Kirk Douglas in a stunt that left a scar on his chin for life. He also served as Rod Taylor's double throughout the Australian actor's career.
On television, Elias stepped...
Elias, the older brother of the late actor James Stacy and Emmy-nominated hairstylist Carolyn Elias, died Dec. 13, his family announced.
Elias doubled for Charles McGraw in Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus, getting pushed into a giant vat by Kirk Douglas in a stunt that left a scar on his chin for life. He also served as Rod Taylor's double throughout the Australian actor's career.
On television, Elias stepped...
- 1/25/2018
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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