Buddy Van Horn
Biography
Buddy Van Horn was born on August 20, 1929, in Los Angeles, California, USA, and died on May 11, 2021. He was a Hollywood stunt coordinator and a long-time stunt double for Clint Eastwood. He also doubled for Gregory Peck and Guy Williams on Disney's Zorro. As a director, his credits include the Eastwood films Any Which Way You Can, The Dead Pool, and Pink Cadillac. He also worked on the film Million Dollar Baby, directed by Eastwood. His onscreen appearances include the role of Marshal Jim Duncan in the Eastwood film High Plains Drifter released in 1973. He was also known by the name Wayne Van H and was credited with 103 known credits in his career.
Career overview
Buddy Van Horn was born on August 20, 1929, in Los Angeles, California, USA, and died on May 11, 2021, at the age of 91. He was a Hollywood stunt coordinator and a long-time stunt double for Clint Eastwood. Van Horn also doubled for Gregory Peck and for Guy Williams on Disney's Zorro. His career in the film industry encompassed a large body of work, with 103 known credits listed on his crew profile.
As a director, Van Horn directed several films starring Clint Eastwood, including Any Which Way You Can, The Dead Pool, and Pink Cadillac. He also worked on the film Million Dollar Baby, which was directed by Eastwood. In addition to his work behind the scenes and as a stunt double, Van Horn made an onscreen appearance in the Eastwood film High Plains Drifter in 1973, playing the role of Marshal Jim Duncan. His professional associations and filmography also connect him with projects such as Spartakus, Divočina, and Laredo. Throughout his career, he used the alternative name Wayne Van H.
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Full Filmography
118 titles- J. Edgar (2011) Stunt Coordinator
- Gran Torino (2008) Stunt Coordinator
- Changeling (2008) Stunt Coordinator
- Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Stunt Coordinator
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) Stunt Coordinator
- Mystic River (2003) Stunt Coordinator
- Blood Work (2002) Stunt Coordinator
- Waking Up in Reno (2002) Stunt Coordinator
- Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven' (2002) as Self
- Space Cowboys (2000) Stunt Coordinator
- All the Pretty Horses (2000) Stunt Coordinator
- Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows (2000) as Self - Director / Stunt Coordinator
- True Crime (1999) Stunt Coordinator
- Absolute Power (1997) Stunt Coordinator
- Outbreak (1995) Stunt Coordinator
- The Net (1995) Stunt Coordinator
- The Net (1995) Second Unit Director
- Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso (1994) as Self
- In the Line of Fire (1993) Stunt Coordinator
- A Perfect World (1993) Stunt Coordinator
- Diplomatic Immunity (1991) Stunts
- The Rookie (1990) Stunts
- The Rookie (1990) Second Unit Director
- Pink Cadillac (1989) Director
- The Dead Pool (1988) Director
- Off Limits (1988) Stunt Coordinator
- Shakedown (1988) Stunts
- Barfly (1987) Stunts
- Three O'Clock High (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Nadine (1987) Stunts
- The Night Stalker (1987) Stunts
- Heartbreak Ridge (1986) Stunt Coordinator
- The Big Easy (1986) Stunts
- Legal Eagles (1986) Stunts
- Ratboy (1986) Stunt Coordinator
- Pale Rider (1985) as Stage Driver
- Pale Rider (1985) Stunt Coordinator
- Year of the Dragon (1985) Stunt Coordinator
- Tightrope (1984) Stunts
- Tightrope (1984) Stunt Coordinator
- Tightrope (1984) Stunt Double
- City Heat (1984) Stunt Coordinator
- Sudden Impact (1983) Stunt Coordinator
- Yellowbeard (1983) Stunt Coordinator
- The Beastmaster (1982) Stunts
- The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) Stunts
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Deputy
- The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies (1981) as Townsman
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Jack
- Heaven's Gate (1980) Stunt Coordinator
- Any Which Way You Can (1980) Director
- The Fantastic Seven (1979) Stunts
- The Deer Hunter (1978) Stunt Coordinator
- Every Which Way but Loose (1978) Stunt Coordinator
- FM (1978) Stunts
- The Gauntlet (1977) Stunts
- The Gauntlet (1977) Stunt Coordinator
- The Enforcer (1976) Stunt Coordinator
- Swashbuckler (1976) Stunt Coordinator
- Harry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in Films (1976) as Self
- The Eiger Sanction (1975) Stunts
- The Great Waldo Pepper (1975) Stunts
- Bite the Bullet (1975) as Slim
- Bite the Bullet (1975) Stunts
- The Master Gunfighter (1975) Stunts
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) Stunt Coordinator
- High Plains Drifter (1973) as Marshall Jim Duncan
- High Plains Drifter (1973) Stunt Coordinator
- Magnum Force (1973) Stunts
- Joe Kidd (1972) Stunt Coordinator
- Joe Kidd (1972) Stunt Double
- Prime Cut (1972) Stunts
- Dirty Harry (1971) Stunt Coordinator
- Dirty Harry (1971) Stunt Double
- Big Jake (1971) Stunts
- The Beguiled (1971) as Soldier
- The Beguiled (1971) Stunt Double
- The Beguiled (1971) Stunt Coordinator
- Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970) Stunt Coordinator
- The Cheyenne Social Club (1970) Stunt Double
- The Cheyenne Social Club (1970) Stunts
- I Walk the Line (1970) Stunts
- Mackenna's Gold (1969) Stunt Double
- Marooned (1969) Stunt Double
- Bandolero! (1968) Stunts
- Coogan's Bluff (1968) Stunt Double
- Firecreek (1968) Stunt Double
- The Stalking Moon (1968) Stunts
- Stranger on the Run (1967) Stunts
- Alvarez Kelly (1966) Stunts
- The Rare Breed (1966) Stunts
- Our Man Flint (1966) Stunts
- Chamber of Horrors (1966) Stunts
- Major Dundee (1965) Stunts
- The War Lord (1965) Stunts
- Mirage (1965) Stunts
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) Stunts
- Kings of the Sun (1963) Stunts
- The Swordsman of Siena (1962) Stunts
- Spartacus (1960) as Soldier (uncredited)
- Spartacus (1960) Stunts
- Last of the Badmen (1957) Stunts
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) Stunts
- Lady Godiva of Coventry (1955) Stunts
- The Man from Bitter Ridge (1955) Stunt Double
- Chief Crazy Horse (1955) Stunts
- Escape to Burma (1955)
- Escape to Burma (1955) Stunts
- Prince Valiant (1954) Stunts
- Destry (1954) Stunts
- Ride Clear of Diablo (1954) Stunts
- Taza, Son of Cochise (1954) Stunts
- Gunsmoke (1953) Stunts
- Son of Paleface (1952) Stunts
- Cave of Outlaws (1951) Stunts
- Silver City (1951) Stunts
- Warpath (1951) Stunts
- I Killed Geronimo (1950) Stunts
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Buddy Van Horn best known for?
Buddy Van Horn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including J. Edgar (2011), Gran Torino (2008), Changeling (2008), Letters from Iwo Jima (2006).
When and where was Buddy Van Horn born?
Buddy Van Horn was born on August 20, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on May 11, 2021.
How many credits does Buddy Van Horn have?
Buddy Van Horn has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2011.
What is Buddy Van Horn's background in cinema and television?
Buddy Van Horn was born on August 20, 1929, in Los Angeles, California, USA, and died on May 11, 2021. He was a Hollywood stunt coordinator and a long-time stunt double for Clint Eastwood. He also doubled for Gregory Peck and Guy Williams on Disney's Zorro. As a director, his credits include the Eastwood films Any Whic...
Buddy Van Horn by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spartacus (1960) as Soldier (uncredited) — aged about 30
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Jack — aged about 50
- High Plains Drifter (1973) as Marshall Jim Duncan — aged about 43
- Pale Rider (1985) as Stage Driver — aged about 55
- The Beguiled (1971) as Soldier — aged about 41
- Bite the Bullet (1975) as Slim — aged about 45
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