American film director, actor, and stuntman Gary Kent passed away on May 25, 2023. He was best renowned for his work in indie, grindhouse, and exploitation movies. Kent, who was born in Walla Walla, Washington, on June 7, 1933, went to the University of Washington to study journalism and compete in sports.
He joined the Naval Air Corps after college and wrote advertising and marketing for The Blue Angels, the Navy’s illustrious flying squad.
Kent moved to Hollywood in 1959 and started a career in the film business, principally producing drive-in exploitation movies. For directors including Richard Rush, Monte Hellman, Al Adamson, Don Jones, Ray Dennis Steckler, Peter Bogdanovich, and Brian De Palma, he played acting roles, pulled out stunts, and oversaw action scenes.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Daniel Boone, and other television productions starring Fess Parker used stunts and acting by Kent. He is most known for serving as Jack Nicholson’s stunt double in Richard Rush’s movies Hells Angels on Wheels, The Savage Seven, and Psych-Out.
The Shooting and Ride in the Whirlwind, both directed by Monte Hellman and shot concurrently in Kanab, Utah in 1966, featured him in his first stunt roles.
Both The Pyramid (1975) and Rainy Day Friends (1983) were directed by Kent. He made contributions to many different parts of the filmmaking process over the course of his career, demonstrating his adaptability and love for the business.
Gary Kent Children: Meet Chris Kent, Andrew Kent, Collen Kent, Michael Kent, Greg Kent, and Alex Kent
Gary Kent’s children Chris Kent, Andrew Kent, Collen Kent, Michael Kent, Greg Kent, and Alex Kent live a very private life hence not much is known about them. Our research team is doing its best to keep you informed. Keep checking back for updates.