Portrait of Kenny Endoso

Kenny Endoso

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Biography

Kenny Endoso (July 22, 1940 - August 10, 2010) was a stuntman, stunt actor, and second unit director. He grew up in a small town on the island of Hawaii. Kenny first started performing stunts in films in 1967 and also appeared in acting roles in a handful of movies and TV shows in which he was often cast as a bad guy. In addition, he not only was an avid golfer and a lover of classic cars (his favorite automobile was a red 1967 convertible Camaro), but also coached his son's baseball team and participated in Indian Princess/Charity League activities with his two daughters. He died at age 70 following a six year battle with cancer on August 10, 2010 in Burbank, California.

Born: July 22, 1940

Place of Birth: Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Filmography

2000
Charlie's Angels

as Getaway Driver

1999
Blue Streak

as Clerk

1996
Pacific Blue

as Julio Rios

1995
Heat

as Bartender

1995
Virtuosity

as Sushi Chef (uncredited)

1994
A Low Down Dirty Shame

as Bodyguard (uncredited)

1994
The Getaway

as Sheriff's Van Driver

1992
Rapid Fire

as Tau Gunman at Party (uncredited)

1992
Kuffs

as Yakawia, Japanese Businessman

1991
Showdown in Little Tokyo

as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)

1991
The Perfect Weapon

as Wo Sam Guard

1990
Hard to Kill

as Vernon Trent Man (uncredited)

1987
1986
1984
Hunter

as Chang Men #1 (uncredited)

1983
Girls of the White Orchid

as Hatanama Aide #2

1980
Herbie Goes Bananas

as Mexican Policeman

1979
1974
Earthquake

as Bar Cook (uncredited)

1974
Blazing Saddles

as Indian (uncredited)

1969
The Great Bank Robbery

as Chinese Laundryman

1968
Here's Lucy

as Jimmy

1965
The Wild Wild West

as Hatchetman