Loren Janes (October 1, 1931 – June 24, 2017) was an American stuntman, notable for his work in Hollywood films, particularly those starring Steve McQueen, including Bullitt, Nevada Smith, and The Hunter. He also co-founded the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures in 1961. In 1956, he was the first civilian to enter the United States Olympic Trials for pentathlon; he also competed in 1964. He is a member of the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame.
He also has a footnote contribution to television, having played the role of Norman Chaney on the TV series L.A. Law. In the first scene of the first episode, Chaney is found dead, though his name appears for years in the name of the law firm.
Janes died at age 85 on June 24, 2017. He was said by his family to have suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1956 Hold Back the Night Lt. Bishop Uncredited1958 High School Confidential Bert Uncredited1958 The Buccaneer Tumbler Uncredited1959 Thunder in the Sun Minor Role Uncredited1959 The Mating Game Sherm Uncredited1960 Spartacus Salt Mine Slave / Gladiator / Slave General Uncredited1963 A Ticklish Affair Hayward Uncredited1965 The Sons of Katie Elder Ned Reese Uncredited1966 Wild Wild Winter The Bear 1966 Nevada Smith Cowboy in Abilene Hotel / Convict in Prison Camp Uncredited1966 The Sand Pebbles Coleman 1967 The King's Pirate Zucco's Troop 1978 The Lord of the Rings Voice1979 Americathon Stage Hand 1981 Force: Five Hank 1985 Runaway Train Engineer Eastbound 12 1988 Dead Heat Man In Room Uncredited1988 Lovers, Partners & Spies Ian 1989 Prancer Mr. Soot 1993 Hot Shots! Part Deux Man hit by board Uncredited1994 True Lies Man in Elevator Uncredited2002 Spider-Man Board of Directors Member Uncredited, (final film role)
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