Tony Epper
Publicity Photo of Tony Epper
Born(1938-10-01)October 1, 1938
DiedJuly 20, 2012(2012-07-20) (aged 73)
Occupation(s)Actor, stuntman
Years active1951–1996
Spouse(s)Donna Epper
(m. ?–2012; his death)
Children4
Parent(s)John Epper (father)
Frances Epper (mother)
RelativesJeannie Epper (sister)
Gary Epper (brother)

John Anthony Epper[1] (October 1, 1938 – July 20, 2012) was an American actor and stuntman. He was a member of the Epper family, whose members work as actors and stunt performers.[1] Members include his sister, stuntwoman Jeannie Epper, and his brothers, Gary Epper and Andy Epper.[1]

Epper, the son of stuntman John Epper, was born in Los Angeles, California.[1] He began his stunt and acting career in the 1950s, performing as an uncredited actor in Carbine Williams in 1952, The Story of Will Rogers in 1952 and Ma and Pa Kettle at Home in 1954.[1]

Epper alternated between stunt working and acting roles throughout his career. His stunt credits included Bram Stoker's Dracula, Con Air, Thelma & Louise, Jingle All the Way, Lethal Weapon 2, and Patriot Games.[1] In addition to stunt work, Epper acted in numerous films including The Cowboys, Dick Tracy, The Beastmaster, Valdez Is Coming, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, The Scalphunters, Cutter's Way, and The Hitcher.[1]

Epper's television work began in 1958 when he appeared in an episode of the sitcom Bachelor Father.[1] He appeared in more than a dozen television series, including Batman, Charlie's Angels, MacGyver, and The A-Team.[1] His last television role occurred in 1996, when he portrayed an inebriated Klingon in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.[1]

Personal life

Epper and his wife, Donna, had four children together: stuntman and actor Danny Epper; and three daughters, Traci, Rona and Casey.[1]

Epper died from cancer at his Idaho home on July 20, 2012, at the age of 73.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1951ElopementReagan BoyUncredited
1952Carbine WilliamsWesley WilliamsUncredited
1954Ma and Pa Kettle at HomeDonny KettleUncredited
1964Mail Order BrideCowboyUncredited
1968The ScalphuntersScalphunter
1969The Gay DeceiversVince
1969Paint Your WagonMinerUncredited
1971Valdez Is ComingBodyguard
1972The CowboysRustler #5
1972The Great Northfield Minnesota RaidLumberjackUncredited
1972Ulzana's RaidTrooper #5
1977Bad Georgia RoadJessie
1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyDrunk
1981Cutter's WayGuard #2
1982The BeastmasterJun Leader
1984The Wild LifeRedneck Drunk #1
1985Runaway TrainHitman
1986The HitcherTrooper Conners
1986Hamburger: The Motion PictureBiker Gang Leader
1986Bad GuysBiker in BarUncredited
1987Outrageous FortuneRussell
1987Shy PeopleJake
1988Alien from L.A.Terminating Hood
1989Homer and EddieGas Station Attendant
1989National Lampoon's Christmas VacationBozo #1
1990Dick TracySteve the Tramp
1990Don't Tell Her It's MeGas Station Thug
1990KidTruck
1991Suburban CommandoTeeth
1992FreejackHungry Diner
1993Nowhere to RunFire Thug Al
1993Joshua TreeTransport Guard #1
1993Excessive ForceDelivery Man
1996SunchaserHay Hauler
1996JohnsSanta Claus(final film role)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Actor-stuntman Tony Epper dies at 73". Variety. Chicago Tribune. 2012-07-30. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
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