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Tony Epper
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| Born | October 1, 1938 |
| Died | July 20, 2012 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Actor, stuntman |
| Years active | 1951–1996 |
| Spouse(s) | Donna Epper (m. ?–2012; his death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | John Epper (father) Frances Epper (mother) |
| Relatives | Jeannie Epper (sister) Gary Epper (brother) |
John Anthony Epper (born October 1, 1938 – died July 20, 2012) was an American actor and stuntman. He was part of the famous Epper family. Many members of his family also worked in movies and TV. They were actors and stunt performers, just like Tony. His sister, Jeannie Epper, and his brothers, Gary Epper and Andy Epper, were also in the stunt business.
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Tony Epper: A Life of Action
A Family of Stunt Performers
Tony Epper was born in Los Angeles, California. His father, John Epper, was also a stuntman. This meant Tony grew up around the exciting world of movies. He learned about stunts from a young age. The Epper family is well-known in Hollywood for their stunt work.
Starting in Show Business
Tony began his career in the 1950s. He started as an actor, even if his roles were small. For example, he appeared in movies like Carbine Williams in 1952. He was also in The Story of Will Rogers in 1952. Another early film was Ma and Pa Kettle at Home in 1954. These early jobs helped him learn about movie sets.
Action on the Big Screen
Throughout his career, Tony Epper did both acting and stunt work. Stunt performers make action scenes look real. They do dangerous things safely. Tony worked on many famous movies. Some of his stunt credits include Bram Stoker's Dracula. He also worked on Con Air and Thelma & Louise. Other movies were Jingle All the Way and Lethal Weapon 2. He helped make action scenes exciting in Patriot Games.
Besides stunts, Tony also acted in many films. He appeared in The Cowboys and Dick Tracy. He was also in The Beastmaster and Valdez Is Coming. You might also know him from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Other acting roles were in The Scalphunters and Cutter's Way. He also acted in The Hitcher.
TV Adventures
Tony Epper also worked a lot in television. His first TV role was in 1958. He appeared in an episode of the sitcom Bachelor Father. He was in more than a dozen TV shows. These included popular series like Batman and Charlie's Angels. He also appeared in MacGyver and The A-Team. His last TV role was in 1996. He played a Klingon character in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
His Family Life
Tony Epper was married to Donna. They had four children together. Their son, Danny Epper, also became a stuntman and actor. They also had three daughters named Traci, Rona, and Casey. Tony Epper passed away on July 20, 2012. He was 73 years old. He died from cancer at his home in Idaho.
