Terry Leonard
Stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second unit director Terry Leonard is regarded as a legend in the film business, having worked with too many Oscar-winning directors and talent to name. Leonard attended the University of Arizona and was a decathlete for the 1964 Olympic trials. Moreover, Terry played professional football for the British Columbia Lions in Vancouver, Canada until his burgeoning football career was abruptly curtailed by a back injury. In the wake of said back injury, Leonard contacted veteran stuntman Chuck Roberson about getting work in Hollywood, California. Terry worked as an extra on the film McLintock! (1963) and performed his first big stunt for the Western movie El Dorado (1966). Leonard subsequently went on to have a long and impressive career as a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second unit director on a slew of films and a handful of TV shows that have encompassed several decades. In 2003 Terry was the recipient of a Golden Boot Award for his sterling and significant contributions to the Western genre.
Filmography (29 titles)
MovieOn a Mission from God: The Story of the Blues Brothers
Self · 2025
7.5ShowIcons Unearthed: Fast & Furious
self · 2023
5.2ShowRush Hour
Jimmy Robinson · 2016
5.6MovieOn the Road
Pecos Truck Driver · 2012
John Wayne: Working with a Western Legend
Himself · 2005
6.5MovieDouble Dare
Self · 2004
8.0MovieA Stuntman for All Seasons: A Tribute to Bennie Dobbins
Self · 2004
Behind the Action: Stuntmen in the Movies
Self · 2002
6.5MovieJoy Ride
Bartender · 2001
6.8MovieConan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
Self · 2000
4.0MovieWild Wild West: Evil Devices
Himself · 1999
7.5MovieA Piece of the Action: Behind the Scenes of Rush Hour
Self · 1999
5.6ShowHBO First Look
1992
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
Self · 1988
6.3MovieDeath Wish II
Sniper in Tree (uncredited) · 1982
6.8MovieGreat Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Self · 1981
7.9MovieRaiders of the Lost Ark
Driver of German Truck (uncredited) · 1981
6.4MovieInside Moves
Lucius' Man · 1980
7.0MovieBeach Patrol
1979
Superstunt
Self · 1977
5.0MovieThe Captive: The Longest Drive 2
Curly · 1976
5.0MovieBlack Samson
Samson's Street People · 1974
7.3ShowThe Six Million Dollar Man
Stoner · 1974
5.9MovieThe Deadly Trackers
Deputy · 1973
4.8MovieSlaughter's Big Rip-Off
Thug (uncredited) · 1973
6.5MovieThe Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
Outlaw · 1972
7.0MovieSometimes a Great Notion
1971
6.2MovieBarquero
Hawk · 1970
6.4MovieA Man Called Horse
Striking Bear · 1970