Person file · Acting
Bob Herron
Born 1924-09-23Lomita, California, USA
Stuntman and actor Bob Herron was born on September 23, 1924 in Lomita, California. Herron grew up with his father in Hawaii. After his parents divorced, Bob's mother remained in California and married Ace Hudkins, who was a famous supplier of horses for movies. Following service in the Navy in the South Pacific, Herron started wrangling horses on movie sets for his stepfather Hudkins in 1946. Bob made the transition to stuntman in 1950 and went on to perform stunts in a slew of films and television shows in a career that spanned from the 1950's to the early 2010's.
Screen work
Movies & roles
A Stuntman for All Seasons: A Tribute to Bennie DobbinsSelfBehind the Action: Stuntmen in the MoviesSelfGrave SecretsKurt NorwoodThe Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!Dr. Alford (uncredited)BetrayedBank GuardThe Seventh SignJimmy's GuardCity HeatGarage SoldierFlatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady TruckersNickThe Fifth FloorSheriffMovie MovieHood #2 / Mover #1SuperstuntSelfLocal ColorFredThe Domino PrincipleBrookshireMr. BillionMoose - BodyguardThe Bank ShotBank Guard (uncredited)Oklahoma CrudeDulling$BodyguardThere Was a Crooked Man...OranA Time for DyingRankinThe Over the Hill GangLafe JordanThe Great RacePalace Guard (uncredited)The Slime PeopleSlime Person (uncredited)The Great ImpostorHighway Patrol Officer (uncredited)Seven Ways from SundownRole