Kenny Endoso
Biography
Kenny Endoso (July 22, 1940 - August 10, 2010) was a stuntman, stunt actor, and second unit director. He grew up in a small town on the island of Hawaii. Kenny first started performing stunts in films in 1967 and also appeared in acting roles in a handful of movies and TV shows in which he was often cast as a bad guy.
In addition, he not only was an avid golfer and a lover of classic cars (his favorite automobile was a red 1967 convertible Camaro), but also coached his son's baseball team and participated in Indian Princess/Charity League activities with his two daughters. He died at age 70 following a six year battle with cancer on August 10, 2010 in Burbank, California.
Filmography
Charlie's Angels
2000
as Getaway Driver
Blue Streak
1999
as Clerk
Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace
1996
as Train Conductor
Heat
1995
as Bartender
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995
as Manny
Virtuosity
1995
as Sushi Chef (uncredited)
A Low Down Dirty Shame
1994
as Bodyguard (uncredited)
The Getaway
1994
as Sheriff's Van Driver
Rapid Fire
1992
as Tau Gunman at Party (uncredited)
Kuffs
1992
as Yakawia, Japanese Businessman
Showdown in Little Tokyo
1991
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
The Perfect Weapon
1991
as Wo Sam Guard
K-9000
1990
as Zeiss Man
Hard to Kill
1990
as Vernon Trent Man (uncredited)
No Man's Land
1987
as Leon
Big Trouble in Little China
1986
as Chang Sing #3
Girls of the White Orchid
1983
as Hatanama Aide #2
Herbie Goes Bananas
1980
as Mexican Policeman
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979
as Draconian Guard
Earthquake
1974
as Bar Cook (uncredited)
Blazing Saddles
1974
as Indian (uncredited)
The Great Bank Robbery
1969
as Chinese Laundryman