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| Bill Anagnos | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1958-08-19)August 19, 1958 Rhinebeck, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2019(2019-01-15) (aged 60) Red Hook, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Stuntman, actor |
| Years active | 1977–2019 |
William G. Anagnos (August 19, 1958 – January 15, 2019) was an American stuntman and actor.
Early life
Bill Anagnos was born on August 19, 1958, in Rhinebeck, New York. At the age of 16, Anagnos toured with the Joie Chitwood Thrill Show as a motorcycle stunt rider.
Film career
His first job was doubling John Travolta in the film Saturday Night Fever (1977) Anagnos appeared in hundreds of films, commercials, and television shows, doubling for and working with prominent actors and actresses, including Paul Newman, Patrick Swayze, Robin Williams, Robert Downey Jr., Farrah Fawcett, Angelina Jolie, and others.
He also acted in several films.
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Warriors | Baseball Fury #11 | |
| 1980 | Can't Stop the Music | Moped Rider | |
| 1981 | Rollover | Crowd Member | Uncredited |
| 1982 | A Stranger Is Watching | Hood in Bathroom | |
| 1982 | The Soldier | Truck Driver / Cowboy #1 | |
| 1984 | Beat Street | Spit | |
| 1984 | Death Mask | Police Officer #1 | |
| 1989 | Tap | Dancer | |
| 1990 | Loose Cannons | Israeli Agent | |
| 1990 | Street Hunter | Restaurant Bodyguard | |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Black Legion Member #2 | |
| 1998 | Soldier | Uncredited | |
| 2000 | 28 Days | NY Cabdriver | |
| 2017 | Brawl in Cell Block 99 | Bus Driver | (final film role) |
References
External links
- Bill Anagnos at IMDb