Extened bio for Bob Simmons? The stuntman legend.
yodboy007
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I am asking if anyone on here knows anything more about Bob Simmons than just the basics. I would love to know more about this legendary stunt coordinator/action arranger. Talk about a pioneer in his field. This man was talented and is one of the most important figures in Bond history. Why so little is listed about him I do not know. I am dying to know more about him.
The basics are easy to find: he was born in 1933, did stunt work until he retired after AVTAK, did the gunbarrel for the first three films, fought Connery in TB, died in 1988, etc.
What is his true date of birth? Some say 1922 others say 1933.
Why did he retire when he did in 1985?
How extensive was his work with Vic Armstrong?
What did he die from at a relatively young age??? You would think a former stuntman would be in good shape and would live a long, active life.
Where can I find videos and interviews about him?
Why is he so underlooked by many? He should be a shining star in this franchise's legacy.
All answers will be greatly appreciated. I plan to buy his autobiography, "Nobody Does It Better", when I get the money. Has anyone read this? Surely that will answer some of these questions.
The basics are easy to find: he was born in 1933, did stunt work until he retired after AVTAK, did the gunbarrel for the first three films, fought Connery in TB, died in 1988, etc.
What is his true date of birth? Some say 1922 others say 1933.
Why did he retire when he did in 1985?
How extensive was his work with Vic Armstrong?
What did he die from at a relatively young age??? You would think a former stuntman would be in good shape and would live a long, active life.
Where can I find videos and interviews about him?
Why is he so underlooked by many? He should be a shining star in this franchise's legacy.
All answers will be greatly appreciated. I plan to buy his autobiography, "Nobody Does It Better", when I get the money. Has anyone read this? Surely that will answer some of these questions.
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Haven't read it in years, well since about 1987, so can't tell you much about it.
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I'd consider selling my copy for $130+
and even throw in the postage
I'm afraid I don't know but he wasn't what you would have called an old man.
No, I checked too.
It is a bit - it usually tells you in bios how the person died but it's not worth getting too hung up on I suppose. Getting his autobiography might help as it was (first) published in the year that he died - 1987.