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Henry Kingi
American stuntman and actor (born )
Henry Kingi | |
|---|---|
| Born | () December 2, (age&#;81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other&#;names | Masao Henry Kingi |
| Occupation(s) | Stuntman, actor |
| Years&#;active | –present |
| Spouses | Eilene Frances Davis &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Lindsay Wagner &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 4 |
Henry Kingi (born December 2, ) is an American stuntman and actor.
As a stuntman he has worked in films like Fast Five (). His acting roles include Goody in Car Wash (), Shell in Earth Star Voyager (), the mean Indian in Far Out Man (), Kungai Demon in Parting Gifts, an episode of Angel (), and George in From Mexico with Love ().
As a miscrew he worked in films like The Assault, From Paris with Love, Patriots Day and Colt 45.
Biography
Henry Kingi was born in Los Angeles on December 2, He is of Native American, African American, European, and Japanese descent.[1][2]
He has a son, Henry Kingi Jr.
who was born in and also a stuntman.[citation needed]
He married actress Lindsay Wagner in May , divorcing in [3][4] Together they have sons Dorian (born ) and Alexander (born ). Both sons are also stuntmen.[citation needed]
In her book, Art of Men (I Prefer Mine Al Dente), Kirstie Alley referred to him as the most gloriously cool-looking stuntman in the history of stuntmen.[5]
He is a co-founder of the BSA (Black Stuntmen's Association).[6][7] He is also a member of Stunts Unlimited, and a Stuntmen's Hall of Fame inductee.[1]
Career
Acting
One of his very early film appearances was in the Alfred Hitchcock film Topaz.[8] In , he had a credited role in the "Run for the Money" episode of Daniel Boone, playing the part of Straight Arrow.[9] In , he was the Candy Man in the Isaac Hayes film Truck Turner.
He played Carrot's man in the film The Ultimate Warrior, which starred Yul Brynner. He had a role as Goody in the film Car Wash which was directed by Michael Schultz.[10] He also appeared in Batman Returns as a mugger who was attacked by Catwoman. He played the part of Anthony in John Carpenter's Vampires, which starred James Woods, Maximilian Schell and Gregory Sierra.[11] In Lawrence Kasdan's film Grand Canyon, he plays a violent terrorist in a movie-within-the movie produced by Steve Martin.
Stunts
As a stuntman and a member of the BSA, Kingi recalled training with other members of the association on the weekends and being watched by police in unmarked cars. In an article published in the 13 March issue of The Daily Telegraph, he said that he and his fellow BSA stuntmen figured the police were thinking they were a Black Panther group.[12]
Kingi has done stunt driving for the first Lethal Weapon film, following through 2 and 3, right through to Lethal Weapon 4.[13] On the set of Lethal Weapon 4, Kingi assisted stunt coordinator Conrad E.
Palmisano with putting together the action.
Henry kingi sr biography of william From there, Henry was involved in the majority of films and television shows that Eddie worked on. It was during this production that he showcased his incredible talent behind the wheel and this marked the beginning of his stunt driving career. After the pair get out of the car, Henry is in the background cleaning the air intake of the plane's jet engine. He is wearing blue overalls and a black beanie hat. Shortly after escapes the clutches of Adam and the other henchmen, there is a brief shot showing Henry running towards the car to give chase.It was Kingi who drove the car in the scene where it goes through the office and out the window.[14]
References
- ^ abFreese, Gene Scott (10 April ). Hollywood Stunt Performers, ss: A Biographical Dictionary (2nd&#;ed.).
McFarland Publishing. p.&#; ISBN&#;.
- ^"While Lindsay Wagner Romps with Son Dorian, Her Third Marriage Heads for a Fall – Vol. 21 No. 4". January 30, Retrieved July 28,
- ^Fischer, Mary A. (January 30, ). "While Lindsay Wagner Romps with Son Dorian, Her Third Marriage Heads for a Fall".
People. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 18 January
- ^"Qué fue de la vida de Lindsay Wagner, la actriz de La Mujer Biónica". La Nación. 17 August Retrieved 18 January
- ^Alley, Kirstie (1 November ). Art of Men (I Prefer Mine Al Dente). Simon and Schuster.
p.&#; ISBN&#;.
- ^"Our Founding Members". Black Stuntmen's Association.
Henry Kingi, Sr.
Henry Kingi is a divorced man. In his life, he has married two as of now. At first, she got married to Eilene Frances Davis on June 21, Together the pair has also two children. Their son named Henry Kingi Jr.Archived from the original on 2 October Retrieved 18 January
- ^Stewart, Jocelyn Y. (16 October ). "The Stuntmen Who Blacklisted Blackface". . Retrieved 18 January
- ^Batista Da Silva, George (15 June ). Criminais E Investigativos.Henry Kingi Sr. Henry Kingi born December 2, is an American stuntman and actor. As a stuntman he has worked in films like Fast Five Henry Kingi was born in Los Angeles on December 2, He has a son, Henry Kingi Jr. He married actress Lindsay Wagner in May , divorcing in
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- ^"Season 6 Episodes (), "Run for the Money" (#)". Daniel Boone TV. Retrieved 18 January
- ^"Car Wash". . Retrieved 18 January
- ^Conrich, Ian; Woods, David (). The Cinema of John Carpenter: The Technique of Terror.
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- ^Harrod, Horatia (13 March ). "Black stunt performers: Hollywood's other race scandal". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 7 July Retrieved 18 January
- ^Miller, Mary Jane (). "Moving Through Shadows and Light".
Internet Movie Database: Henry Kingi (born December 2, ) is an American stuntman and actor. As a stuntman he has worked in films like Fast Five (). His acting roles include Goody in Car Wash (), Shell in Earth Star Voyager (), the mean Indian in Far Out Man (), Kungai Demon in Parting Gifts, an episode of Angel (), and George in From Mexico.
In Nicholson, Heather Norris (ed.). Screening Culture: Constructing Image and Identity. Lexington Books. p.&#; ISBN&#;.
- ^Mello, Tara Baukus ().StuntsUnlimited.com All All. Sign In. Henry Kingi Stunts Actor Producer. Contact info Agent info Resume. Add to list.
Stunt Driving. Infobase Publishing. pp.&#;48– ISBN&#;.