Steve Daskewisz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Steve Daskewisz
Steve Dash at Full Moon Tattoo & Horror 2013
Born	(1944-03-14)March 14, 1944
Died	December 18, 2018(2018-12-18) (aged 74)
Other names	Steve Dash
Occupation	Actor, stuntman
Years active	1977–2018

Steve Daskewisz (born March 14, 1944 – died December 18, 2018) was an American actor and stuntman. He was also known by the name Steve Dash. He came from New York City, New York. Steve Dash was famous for playing the masked character Jason Voorhees in the movie Friday the 13th Part 2. He was a stunt double for this scary role.

Life and Career of Steve Dash

Steve Dash started his career in movies in 1977. He worked as both a stuntman and an actor. A stuntman is someone who performs dangerous scenes in films. Steve Dash had small parts in movies like Wolfen and The Jazz Singer.

His work led him to the movie Nighthawks. This film starred Sylvester Stallone. On that set, Steve met Cliff Cudney. Cliff Cudney later hired Steve Dash for a very important role.

Steve Dash was chosen to play the masked Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part 2. He took over the role from another actor. This part made him well-known among horror movie fans. Steve Daskewisz passed away on December 18, 2018. He was 74 years old.

Film Roles

Steve Dash appeared in several films during his career. Here is a list of some of his movie performances:

See also

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