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− | [[Image:Bj17.jpg|thumb|right|400px|[[Dean Smith]] as Kid Duffy in ''[[Big Jake]]''.]] | + | [[Image:Bj17.jpg|thumb|right|400px|[[Dean Smith]] (1932-2023) as Kid Duffy in ''[[Big Jake]]''.]] |
Now retired, Dean Smith was a professional Hollywood stuntman for decades. He was also an outstanding athlete, winning a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland in the 4x100 meter relay. He played professional football for the L.A. Rams and was a top level professional rodeo cowboy. He also was a friend of [[John Wayne]] and worked as a stunt performer in many westerns with him over the years. | Now retired, Dean Smith was a professional Hollywood stuntman for decades. He was also an outstanding athlete, winning a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland in the 4x100 meter relay. He played professional football for the L.A. Rams and was a top level professional rodeo cowboy. He also was a friend of [[John Wayne]] and worked as a stunt performer in many westerns with him over the years. | ||
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Dean Smith is a member of the Stuntman's Hall of Fame. In 1997 he was named "All American Cowboy" and in 1998 he received a Golden Boot Award. In 2007 he received the Silver Spur award for his contribution as a stuntman in the film business. | Dean Smith is a member of the Stuntman's Hall of Fame. In 1997 he was named "All American Cowboy" and in 1998 he received a Golden Boot Award. In 2007 he received the Silver Spur award for his contribution as a stuntman in the film business. | ||
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+ | Mr. Smith passed away on June 24, 2023 at the age of 91. | ||
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[[Category:Actor Male]] | [[Category:Actor Male]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Deceased Actor]] |
Latest revision as of 02:12, 14 March 2024
Now retired, Dean Smith was a professional Hollywood stuntman for decades. He was also an outstanding athlete, winning a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland in the 4x100 meter relay. He played professional football for the L.A. Rams and was a top level professional rodeo cowboy. He also was a friend of John Wayne and worked as a stunt performer in many westerns with him over the years.
In 2006 he was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Dean Smith is a member of the Stuntman's Hall of Fame. In 1997 he was named "All American Cowboy" and in 1998 he received a Golden Boot Award. In 2007 he received the Silver Spur award for his contribution as a stuntman in the film business.
Mr. Smith passed away on June 24, 2023 at the age of 91.
Dean Smith can be seen using firearms in the following films:
Film
Weapon | Character | Title | Note | Date |
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Mauser Danzig Sporting Rifle | James "Kid" Duffy | Big Jake | 1971 | |
Remington Model 721 Rifle | James "Kid" Duffy | Big Jake | 1971 |