Paul Baxley

Paul Baxley

stunts, second unit director or assistant director, actor

Paul Baxley was born on Sep 24, 1923 in USA. Paul Baxley's big-screen debut came with Pirates of Monterey directed by Alfred L. Werker in 1947. Paul Baxley is known for Raven: Return of the Black Dragons directed by Craig R. Baxley, Erika Anderson stars as and Clyde Kusatsu as Ken Tanaka. The upcoming new movie Paul Baxley plays is The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood which will be released on May 19, 2000.

Paul Baxley was born in Casper Wyoming in 1923. Growing up in Los Angeles, he went on to become an all-city quarterback and track star at Eagle Rock High.A Marine, a Scout and Sniper in the 4th Division in World War II, he fought on Kwajalein (Roi-namur), Iwo Jima, Saipan and Tinian. He received Two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and a letter of commendation from the President of the United States. Taught briefly on Paris Island after the war.After the War, he went back to college and became an all-American quarterback. Afterwhich he met Richard Talmadge, who at the time, was the most successful Stunt Coordinator in the motion picture business. Along with Dick and Davey Sharp, the threesome were probably the best all around athletes the industry had ever known. His movie star looks were an obvious fit for doubling some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, among them James Dean, Alan Ladd and Marlon Brando. After working together, he and Marlon became best friends and remained so until Marlon passed away in 2004.Continuing as one of the most successful Stunt Coordinators and Second Unit director through the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, he also directed several episodes of T.H.E. Cat and The Dukes of Hazzard. Later in his career he enjoyed working as his son's Stunt Coodinator and Second Unit director.

  • Birthday

    Sep 24, 1923

  • Place of Birth

    Casper, Wyoming, USA

Known For

Raven: Return of the Black Dragons
Movie
Raven: Return of the Black Dragons

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Friendly Fire
Movie
Friendly Fire

19797.2

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Movie
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

19767.3

The White Dawn
Movie
The White Dawn

19747.1

The Godfather
Movie
The Godfather

19729.2

What's Up, Doc?
Movie
What's Up, Doc?

19727.7

Star Trek
TV
Star Trek

19668.4

One-Eyed Jacks
Movie
One-Eyed Jacks

19617.1

Spartacus
Movie
Spartacus

19607.9

Peter Gunn
TV
Peter Gunn

19588.1

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