Gil Perkins

Gil Perkins

Gil Perkins (August 24, 1907–March 28, 1999) was an Australian film and television actor.

Early life

As a teenager, Perkins was a trackman and an athlete. He ran away from home at a young age and joined the crew of a Norwegian cargo ship as a deck hand.

Early career

In his early adult life, he left for Hollywood. He modified his Australian accent to be more British-sounding so that he could portray British characters. His first role was as an extra for "The Divine Lady" in 1929, while his first credited role was as Sgt. Cox in "Journey's End" the following year.

Career peak

Eventually, Perkins became a regular stuntman for William Boyd. He also did stunt work for Bruce Cabot in "King Kong" and Spencer Tracy in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". He also worked for Universal Pictures in "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man". Throughout his career, he acted and did stunts in many feature films and television shows. He also did some special effect work, normally for action sequences.

Later works

In 1960, Perkins co-founded the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures. Four years later, he became the treasurer of the Screen Actors Guild, a position he held for fifteen years. His official retirement was in 1972, though he continued working for some years later. His last acting role was in "The Prisoner of Zenda" in 1979, but his last credited role was as a fantasy lover in "Odyssey, the Ultimate Trip". He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States of natural causes.

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