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Born |
Robert Francis Hoy April 3, 1927 New York, U.S. |
Died | February 8, 2010 Northridge, California, U.S. |
(aged 82)
Occupation | Actor, director, stuntman |
Years active | 1950–2005 |
Spouse(s) | Kiva (ca. 1987–2010) |
Website | http://www.bobhoy.com/ |
Robert Francis "Bobby" Hoy (April 3, 1927 – February 8, 2010), was an American actor, stuntman and director.
Hoy was born and raised in New York. He joined the Marines and served in World War II.
Bobby Hoy's career spanned 55 years as first a stuntman, then an actor and director. He doubled for stars such as Tony Curtis, Charles Bronson, Audie Murphy, Tyrone Power, David Janssen, Telly Savalas and Jay Silverheels.
He appeared in more than 67 films included Bite the Bullet, The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Legend of the Lone Ranger, The Gambler II, Nevada Smith, Bronco Billy, The Enforcer and The Great Race.
On television, Hoy acted in more than 75 TV programs including The High Chaparral, where he portrayed Joe Butler from 1967 to 1971. Other credits include Wanted: Dead or Alive, Walker: Texas Ranger, JAG, Dallas (recurring role), The Wild Wild West, Wonder Woman, Magnum, P.I. (Five episodes), The Young Riders and Zorro.