Terry Leonard

Biography

Stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second unit director Terry Leonard is regarded as a legend in the film business, having worked with too many Oscar-winning directors and talent to name. Leonard attended the University of Arizona and was a decathlete for the 1964 Olympic trials. Moreover, Terry played professional football for the British Columbia Lions in Vancouver, Canada until his burgeoning football career was abruptly curtailed by a back injury. In the wake of said back injury, Leonard contacted veteran stuntman Chuck Roberson about getting work in Hollywood, California. Terry worked as an extra on the film McLintock! (1963) and performed his first big stunt for the Western movie El Dorado (1966). Leonard subsequently went on to have a long and impressive career as a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second unit director on a slew of films and a handful of TV shows that have encompassed several decades. In 2003 Terry was the recipient of a Golden Boot Award for his sterling and significant contributions to the Western genre.

Known For

Bartender

Joy Ride

Samson's Street People

Black Samson

Thug (uncredited)

Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

Curly

The Captive: The Longest Drive 2

Sometimes a Great Notion

Self

Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'

Self

Behind the Action: Stuntmen in the Movies

Deputy

The Deadly Trackers

Self

Double Dare

Striking Bear

A Man Called Horse

Beach Patrol

Driver of German Truck (uncredited)

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Outlaw

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

Lucius' Man

Inside Moves

Himself

Wild Wild West: Evil Devices

Self

Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark

Self

The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen

Sniper in Tree (uncredited)

Death Wish II

Hawk

Barquero

Self

A Piece of the Action: Behind the Scenes of Rush Hour