Robert Hoy
Robert Francis Hoy, was an American actor, stuntman and director.
Life and career
Hoy was born and raised in New York. He joined the Marines and served in World War II.
Bobby Hoy's career spanned 55 years as first a stuntman, then an actor and director. He doubled for stars such as Tony Curtis, Charles Bronson, Audie Murphy, Tyrone Power, David Janssen, Telly Savalas and Jay Silverheels.
He appeared in more than 67 films included Bite the Bullet, The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Legend of the Lone Ranger, The Gambler II, Nevada Smith, Bronco Billy, The Enforcer and The Great Race.
On television, Hoy acted in more than 75 TV programs including The High Chaparral, where he portrayed Joe Butler from 1967 to 1971. Other credits include Combat!, Bat Masterson, Wanted: Dead or Alive, Walker, Texas Ranger, JAG, Dallas, The Wild Wild West, Wonder Woman, Magnum, P.I., The Young Riders and Zorro.
In 1961, he became a co-founding member of The Stuntman's Association of Motion Pictures.
Director and lifelong friend Raymond Austin put Hoy behind the camera as second unit director and stunt coordinator in Spain for the TV series Zorro and on the pilot of The Three Musketeers.
Honors
On January 28, 2010, Hoy was honored with a Golden Boot by the Motion Picture & Television Fund, commemorating his contribution to the genre of Western television and movies in all three award categories: acting, stunt work and directing. It was presented to him in the penthouse suite of Northridge Hospital, the first time a Golden Boot has ever been given to an honoree in the hospital.
Death
Bobby Hoy died on February 8, 2010, at Northridge Hospital after a six-month battle with cancer.
Filmography
Ambush – Trooper The Lawless Breed – Gyp The Man from the Alamo – Soldier Border River – Sgt. Johnson Taza, Son of Cochise – Lobo The Black Shield of Falworth – First Guard A Star Is Born – Soundman Four Guns to the Border – SmittyBengal Brigade – Lancer The Silver Chalice – Rioter The Long Gray Line – Cadet Kennedy Revenge of the Creature – Charlie One Desire – Fireman Francis in the Navy – Creavy To Hell and Back – Jennings Kiss of Fire – Soldier Raw Edge – Five Crows Away All Boats – Seaman The Mole People – Mole Person Four Girls in Town – Indian Gun for a Coward – DannyTammy and the Bachelor – Boy Man of a Thousand Faces – Assistant Director in Bullpen Lafayette Escadrille – Minor Role Live Fast, Die Young – Bit Role No Time for Sergeants – Minor Role Twilight for the Gods – KeimThe Young Land – Cowboy The Big Fisherman – Minor Role Operation Petticoat – ReinerSpartacus – Soldier Wanted Dead or Alive (TV series) – season 3 episode 11 – JamesHarlow – Tim – Unit Manager Tickle Me – Henry – Gardener The Slender Thread – Patrolman Steve PetersNevada Smith – Tanner / Poker Player Assault on a Queen – Coast Guard Officer Tobruk – British Corporal5 Card Stud – Deputy Marshal Otis The Love Bug – Driver #19Rogue's Gallery – CollinsScream Blacula Scream – Cop #2The Don Is Dead – Hood Toke Bank Shot – Bank Guard Bite the Bullet – Lee Christie The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox – Ingersoll The Outlaw Josey Wales – Second Texas RangerThe Enforcer – BuchinskiThe Astral Factor – HarrisBronco Billy – Cowboy at Bar #2Hawaii Five-O – Rico The Legend of the Lone Ranger – Perlmutter They Call Me Bruce? – N.Y. Bodyguard #1Jimmy the Kid – 1st TrooperChoke Canyon – BuckA Fine Mess – Detective LevineThe Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman – KyleDeadly Stranger – Sheriff ShepperdBig Chuck, Little Chuck – Robert Hoy