Louis Gilbert Tomei (born Luigi Gilaberto Tomei, February 10, 1909 or February 17, 1909 – May 15, 1955) was an American racing driver active during the 1930s and 1940s, and a stuntman active during the 1940s and 1950s.

Louis Tomei
BornLuigi Gilaberto Tomei
(1909-02-17)February 17, 1909
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 1955(1955-05-15) (aged 46)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Champ Car career
10 races run over 12 years
Best finish14th (1941)
First race1932 Oakland 150 (Oakland)
Last race1946 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Stunt performer

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After World War II, Tomei worked as a stuntman and bit-part actor. His most notable appearance was in A Star is Born (1954). The following year, he died doubling for actor Edward G. Robinson during the filming of the movie Hell on Frisco Bay. Tomei was performing a fight scene on a motorboat that marked the climax of the movie when he was hurled against a metal fitting on the boat. He suffered a severe head injury, and died in hospital later that night.[1]

Tomei was not related to the actresses Concetta Tomei or Marisa Tomei.

Motorsports career results

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Indianapolis 500 results

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Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1942 Spy Smasher Joe, Warehouse Thug Serial, [Ch. 8], Uncredited
1950 The Flame and the Arrow Guard Uncredited
1951 Excuse My Dust Race Driver Uncredited
1952 Army Bound Herb Turner
1952 The Iron Mistress Heacock Uncredited
1953 Jalopy Jalopy Driver Uncredited
1953 Jeopardy Officer at 2nd Barricade Uncredited
1953 The Charge at Feather River Pvt. Curry
1954 Phantom of the Rue Morgue Albert Voice, Uncredited
1954 A Star is Born Signboard Man #1 Uncredited
1954 The Silver Chalice Bystander Uncredited
1955 The Prodigal Abu Uncredited, (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ "STUNT MAN, INJURED MAKING FILM, DIES". Los Angeles Times. May 17, 1955. p. A1.
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