Richard Melvin Cangey (July 9, 1933 – October 29, 2003) was an American stunt performer and actor.
Early life Cangey was born in Mahoningtown, Pennsylvania. After graduating from New Castle High School in 1951, he moved to nearby Cleveland, Ohio, to pursue a career in boxing.Richard Cangey biography at his website, Inside the WWWest
Career Cangey was a Hollywood stuntman. He was among the stock company of stuntmen employed on the 1960s western television series, The Wild Wild West. He was occasionally credited as an actor on the show, often as a henchman, such as Ben in S3 E14 "The Night of the Iron Fist" which aired 12/6/1967.
He had bit parts in other American TV series such as Gunsmoke, Mannix and Vega$.
Personal life At age 70, Cangey died in Orange County, California.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1966-1969 The Wild Wild West Henchman / Heavy / Guard 49 episodes, Uncredited1975 Capone Extra Uncredited
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