Roy N. Sickner (September 30, 1928 – February 15, 2001) was an American actor, screenwriter and stuntman.
Roy N. Sickner | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1928 Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 2001 (aged 72) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, screenwriter, stuntman |
Life and career
editSickner was born in Arizona.[1] He began his career in 1956, appearing in the film Over-Exposed,[2] starring Cleo Moore, Richard Crenna and Isobel Elsom.[3]
Sickner stunt doubled for actors, Dub Taylor, Richard Harris, Yul Brynner, Rod Taylor and Marlon Brando.[1]
Sickner appeared in numerous television programs including Mission: Impossible, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Twilight Zone, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and The Wild Wild West. He also appeared in numerous films including McLintock!, Planet of the Apes, Major Dundee, The Great Escape, Wild Wild Winter, Morituri and Nevada Smith.[1]
In 1969, Sickner was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Original Screenplay for the film The Wild Bunch. His nomination was shared with Walon Green and Sam Peckinpah.[4]
Notes
edit- ^ Sickner's death is written as Feb 15, 2001 as in February 15, 2001
References
edit- ^ a b c Scott Freese, Gene (April 24, 2014). Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary, 2d Ed. McFarland. pp. 256–257. ISBN 9780786476435 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Roy Sickner". American Film Institute. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Over-Exposed (1956)". American Film Institute. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "The 42nd Academy Awards (1970) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Roy N. Sickner". AllMovie. Retrieved July 20, 2024.