Larry Duran
Duran in One-Eyed Jacks, 1961
Born
Lawrence Duran

(1925-07-26)July 26, 1925
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2002(2002-11-27) (aged 77)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, stuntman
Years active1952–1997
SpouseKaren Duran
Children2

Lawrence Duran (July 26, 1925 – November 27, 2002) was an American actor and stuntman.[1][2] He was perhaps best known for playing Chico Modesto in the 1961 film One-Eyed Jacks.[3]

Life and career

Duran was born in Los Angeles, California, of Filipino descent.[4] He became an amateur boxer while serving in the United States Navy for three years.[5][6] After being discharged, Duran became a professional boxer before he was recruited by Marlon Brando to make his screen debut in 1952 in the film Viva Zapata!.[5] This led to a lasting friendship between Brando and Duran[5][6] who later often worked as a stand-in and double for Brando.[6]

Duran was a stunt performer in films including What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, The Towering Inferno, The Magnificent Seven, Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult, Guys and Dolls, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, The Ugly American, The Great Bank Robbery, Every Which Way but Loose, Mutiny on the Bounty, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Earthquake.[6] Brando signed him for the role of Chico Modesto in the 1961 film One-Eyed Jacks.[3] Duran co-starred in the 1967 film Good Times.

Duran guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, Fantasy Island, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Fall Guy, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Get Smart, Hill Street Blues, Vega$, The Six Million Dollar Man,The Wild Wild West, Barnaby Jones and I Spy.[7][8][9]

Personal life and death

Duran was married to Karen, with whom he had two children.[5] Duran died in November 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 77.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1952Viva Zapata!Young Farmer in OpeningUncredited
1953Tropic ZoneMinor RoleUncredited
1953The Wild OneBlack Rebels Motorcycle Gang MemberUncredited
1954The EgyptianMinor RoleUncredited
1955Guys and DollsDancerUncredited
1956Around the World in 80 DaysMinor RoleUncredited
1958The Flame BarrierBearer
1958The Young LionsGerman SoldierUncredited
1960The Mountain RoadMinor RoleUncredited
1960The Magnificent SevenCalvera HenchmanUncredited
1961One-Eyed JacksChico Modesto
1962Mutiny on the BountyMinor RoleUncredited
19634 for TexasTownsmanUncredited
1965The Hallelujah TrailBrother-in-law #1
1965The Cincinnati KidGambler - First Game
1966The Last of the Secret Agents?Them #2
1966The Sand PebblesBrawler at Red Kettle BarUncredited
1967Good TimesSmith
1968Coogan's BluffZig ZagUncredited
1968The Boston StranglerPolice OfficerUncredited
1971Dirty HarryMinor RoleUncredited
1972Lady Sings the BluesHood #1
1972They Only Kill Their MastersFishermanUncredited
1973Lost HorizonAsian Pilot
1974HangupMexican Vendor
1979The ChampBowers' Handler #2
1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyDraconian Guard
1979The GloveCookie
1980The Kidnapping of the PresidentFBI agentUncredited
1981Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon QueenMan Getting Traffic Ticket
1987Extreme PrejudiceJesus
1989CageChinese Guard #2
1990Solar CrisisBandit #3(final film role)

References

  1. ↑ Freese, Gene (1998). Hollywood Stunt Performers: A Dictionary and Filmography of Over 600 Men and Women, 1922-1996. McFarland. p. 65. ISBN 9780786405114 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ "Lunchtime is excellent time for big argument on desert film location". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe, New Mexico. February 20, 1966. p. 47. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. 1 2 Klinowski, Jacek; Garbicz, Adam (February 25, 2016). Cinema, the Magic Vehicle: Volume Two 1951-1963 A Comprehensive Guide. Planet RGB Limited. p. 485. ISBN 9781513607238 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Reyes, Luis; Ruble, Peter (2000). Hispanics in Hollywood: A Celebration of 100 Years in Film and Television. Lone Eagle Publishers. p. 460. ISBN 9781580650250 – via Google Books.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Larry Duran Obituary (1925-2002)". Los Angeles Times. March 2, 2003. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Freese, Gene (April 10, 2014). Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 81. ISBN 9780786476435 – via Google Books.
  7. ↑ "'Heavy' Lands Role With Martin-Rossi". Edmonton Journal. Edmonton. November 26, 1965. p. 67. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  8. ↑ "Larry Duran Has Role In 'Agents'". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. December 4, 1965. p. 5. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  9. ↑ "Duran Selected For Key Part". Reno Gazette-Journal. Reno, Nevada. December 30, 1965. p. 25. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
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