Louis Tomei


Louis Gilbert Tomei was an American racing driver active during the 1930s and 1940s, and a stuntman active during the 1940s and 1950s.

Stunt performer

After World War II, Tomei worked as a stuntman and bit-part actor. His most notable appearance was in A [Star Is Born (1954 film)|A Star is Born]. The following year, he died doubling for actor Edward G. Robinson during the filming of the movie Hell on Frisco Bay. Tomei was performing a fight scene on a motorboat that marked the climax of the movie when he was hurled against a metal fitting on the boat. He suffered a severe head injury, and died in hospital later that night.
Tomei was not related to the actresses Concetta Tomei or Marisa Tomei.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

Starts8
Poles0
Front Row0
Wins0
Top 50
Top 101
Retired5

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1942Spy SmasherJoe, Warehouse ThugSerial, , Uncredited
1950The Flame and the ArrowGuardUncredited
1951Excuse My DustRace DriverUncredited
1952Army BoundHerb Turner
1952The Iron MistressHeacockUncredited
1953JalopyJalopy DriverUncredited
1953JeopardyOfficer at 2nd BarricadeUncredited
1953The Charge at Feather RiverPvt. Curry
1954Phantom of the Rue MorgueAlbertVoice, Uncredited
1954A Star Is [Born (1954 film)|A Star is Born]Signboard Man #1Uncredited
1954The [Silver Chalice (film)|The Silver Chalice]BystanderUncredited
1955The ProdigalAbuUncredited,