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Dick Warlock

Known For
Acting
Born
February 5, 1940 in Oakley, Ohio, USA
Active Years
1954–2021 (68 Years)
Total Credits
135 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 5, 1940 Oakley, Ohio, USA 135 credits
135
Total Credits
1954–2021
68 Years Career Span
104
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Dick Warlock (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Source material: Provided TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, Wikiwand, and Biographies.net snippets.
Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the sources. No guessing.
Name: Dick Warlock (also known as Richard Warlock, Dick Leming, Richard E. Warlock).
Birth: February 5, 1940, in Oakley, Ohio, USA.
Profession: American actor and stuntman.
Known for/Credits:
Halloween II (played Michael Myers).
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (played the android assassin).
Escape from New York (1981).
The Abyss (1989).
Casino (1995).
Firestarter (1984).
Innerspace (1987).
Stunt work: Kurt Russell's personal stunt double for over 25 years; collaborated with Steven Spielberg and John Carpenter.
Family/Personal: Married to Cathy M Coleman since February 25, 1990; previously married to Sally L Swann and Elizabeth A Philli; has two sons, Billy Warlock and Lance Warlock, and one daughter, Rhonda; resides in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Draft 1: Dick Warlock, also known as Richard Warlock, Dick Leming, or Richard E. Warlock, is an American actor and stuntman born on February 5, 1940, in Oakley, Ohio, USA. He is known for his work on Escape from New York (1981), The Abyss (1989), and Casino (1995). Warlock played Michael Myers in Halloween II and the android assassin in Halloween III: Season of the Witch. He served as Kurt Russell's personal stunt double for over 25 years and collaborated with directors Steven

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Dick Warlock (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Plain text, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Name: Dick Warlock (also known as Richard Warlock, Dick Leming, Richard E. Warlock).
Born: February 5, 1940, in Oakley, Ohio, USA.
Profession: American actor and stuntman.
Known roles/credits:
Michael Myers in Halloween II.
Android assassin in Halloween III: Season of the Witch.
Kurt Russell's personal stunt double for over 25 years.
Collaborated with directors Steven Spielberg and John Carpenter.
Firestarter (1984).
Innerspace (1987).
Escape from New York (1981).
The Abyss (1989).
Casino (1995) - Wait, the prompt's TMDB BIO says Casino (1995), but the source [1] doesn't list it explicitly in the snippet, though the prompt text includes it. I must check if it's in the provided sources. The prompt says "TMDB BIO: ... Casino (1995)". I will include it as it is part of the provided text.
Personal: Married to Cathy M Coleman since February 25, 1990. Previously married to Sally L Swann and Elizabeth A Philli. Has two sons, Billy Warlock and Lance Warlock, and one daughter, Rhonda. Resides in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career/Key Roles.
Dick Warlock, also known as Richard Warlock, Dick Leming, or Richard E. Warlock, is an American actor and stuntman born on February 5, 1940, in Oakley, Ohio. He is recognized for several notable roles in film, including playing the character Michael Myers in Halloween II and the android assassin in Halloween III: Season of the Witch. His work includes credits such as Escape from New York in 1981, Firestarter in 1984, Innerspace in 1987, The Abyss in 1989, and Casino in 1995.
Paragraph 2: Stunt Work and Collaborations.
Throughout his career, Warlock has been a prominent stunt performer. He served as the personal stunt double for Kurt Russell for more than 25 years. During his professional tenure, he collaborated with directors such as John Carpenter and Steven Spielberg. His filmography includes a variety of stunt and acting credits across several decades of production.
Paragraph 3: Personal Details (to reach word count if needed, though the prompt asks for a career overview).
Wait, the prompt asks for a "career overview of Dick Warlock (Acting)". I should focus on the career.
Drafting for word count:
Dick Warlock, also known as Richard Warlock, Dick Leming, or Richard E. Warlock, is an American actor and stuntman born on February 5, 1940, in Oakley, Ohio. He is widely recognized for his film work, including his portrayal of Michael Myers in Halloween II and his role as the android assassin in Halloween III: Season of the Witch. His professional credits include appearances in Escape from New York in 1981, Firestarter in 1984, Innerspace in 1987, The Abyss in 1989, and Casino in

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The Litch
Camp Massacre
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween IIStand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
The Shark Is Still Working
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: Resurrected
28 Days · Stunts
The RelicThe Relic · StuntsThe Big Fall · Stunts
Raven HawkRaven Hawk · Stunts
CasinoCasino · StuntsThe Making of 'Jaws'Tough and Deadly · Stunts
Another Midnight Run · Stunts
Robin Hood: Men in Tights · StuntsRising Sun · StuntsLove, Cheat & Steal · StuntsReckless Kelly · Stunts
RenegadeUnlawful Entry · Stunt DoubleLive Wire · StuntsGuncrazyGuncrazy · Stunts
Child's Play 3 · Stunt CoordinatorThe RocketeerDriving Me Crazy · StuntsThe Perfect Weapon · StuntsBeastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time
Child's Play 2 · Stunt CoordinatorDelta Force 2: The Colombian Connection · Stunt Double
The AbyssThe Abyss · Stunt CoordinatorTango & Cash · Stunt DoubleSpontaneous CombustionSpontaneous Combustion · Stunts
PumpkinheadPumpkinhead · Stunt CoordinatorMidnight Run · StuntsThe Dead Pool · StuntsTequila Sunrise · Stunt Double
Spaceballs · Stunt CoordinatorThe Running Man · StuntsInnerspace · Stunts
Big Trouble in Little China · Stunt DoubleAssassinAssassin · StuntsQuicksilverThe Best of Times · Stunt Double
CommandoCommando · StuntsFriday the 13th: A New Beginning · Stunt CoordinatorBetter Off Dead... · StuntsFletch · Stunts
Body Double · StuntsAngel · Stunt CoordinatorFirestarterFirestarter · Stunts
Christine · StuntsThe Dead Zone · Stunt CoordinatorSilkwood · Stunt Double
The Thing · Stunt CoordinatorThe Beastmaster · StuntsHalloween III: Season of the WitchHalloween III: Season of the Witch · StuntsHalloween III: Season of the Witch · Stunt Coordinator
Escape from New York · StuntsEscape from New York · Stunt CoordinatorHalloween IIHalloween II · Stunt CoordinatorLovely But Deadly · Stunts
Magnum, P.I.The Stunt Man · StuntsThe Nude Bomb
When a Stranger CallsH.O.T.S. · StuntsThe Fantastic Seven · Stunts
The Cat from Outer Space · Stunt Coordinator

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Dick Warlock best known for?

Dick Warlock is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 28 Days (2000), The Relic (1997), The Relic (1997), The Big Fall (1997).

When and where was Dick Warlock born?

Dick Warlock was born on February 5, 1940 in Oakley, Ohio, USA.

How many credits does Dick Warlock have?

Dick Warlock has accumulated over 135 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2021.

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Subject: Dick Warlock (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source material: Provided TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, Wikiwand, and Biographies.net snippets. Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the sources. N...

Dick Warlock by the numbers

135credits
131films
4TV series
1954–2021active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Casino (1995) as Security Guard (uncredited) — aged about 55
  • The Abyss (1989) as Dwight Perry — aged about 49
  • Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Jimmy Kiedash — aged about 40
  • Blazing Saddles (1974) as Townsman (uncredited) — aged about 34
  • Renegade (1992) as Farmer — aged about 52
  • Commando (1985) as Officer in Mall (uncredited) — aged about 45

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