Lawrence Duran (July 26, 1925 – November 27, 2002) was an American actor and stuntman.[1][2] He was perhaps best known for playing Chico Modesto in the 1961 film One-Eyed Jacks.[3]
Larry Duran | |
|---|---|
 Duran in One-Eyed Jacks, 1961 | |
| Born | Lawrence Duran July 26, 1925 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2002 (aged 77) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, stuntman |
| Years active | 1952–1997 |
| Spouse | Karen Duran |
| Children | 2 |
Life and career
editDuran was born in Los Angeles, California, of Filipino descent.[4] He became an amateur boxer while serving in the United States Navy for three years.[5][6] After being discharged, Duran became a professional boxer before he was recruited by Marlon Brando to make his screen debut in 1952 in the film Viva Zapata!.[5] This led to a lasting friendship between Brando and Duran[5][6] who later often worked as a stand-in and double for Brando.[6]
Duran was a stunt performer in films including What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, The Towering Inferno, The Magnificent Seven, Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult, Guys and Dolls, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, The Ugly American, The Great Bank Robbery, Every Which Way but Loose, Mutiny on the Bounty, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Earthquake.[6] Brando signed him for the role of Chico Modesto in the 1961 film One-Eyed Jacks.[3] Duran co-starred in the 1967 film Good Times.
Duran guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, Fantasy Island, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Fall Guy, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Get Smart, Hill Street Blues, Vega$, The Six Million Dollar Man,The Wild Wild West, Barnaby Jones and I Spy.[7][8][9]
Personal life and death
editDuran was married to Karen, with whom he had two children.[5] Duran died in November 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 77.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Viva Zapata! | Young Farmer in Opening | Uncredited |
| 1953 | Tropic Zone | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1953 | The Wild One | Black Rebels Motorcycle Gang Member | Uncredited |
| 1954 | The Egyptian | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1955 | Guys and Dolls | Dancer | Uncredited |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1958 | The Flame Barrier | Bearer | |
| 1958 | The Young Lions | German Soldier | Uncredited |
| 1960 | The Mountain Road | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1960 | The Magnificent Seven | Calvera Henchman | Uncredited |
| 1961 | One-Eyed Jacks | Chico Modesto | |
| 1962 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1963 | 4 for Texas | Townsman | Uncredited |
| 1965 | The Hallelujah Trail | Brother-in-law #1 | |
| 1965 | The Cincinnati Kid | Gambler - First Game | |
| 1966 | The Last of the Secret Agents? | Them #2 | |
| 1966 | The Sand Pebbles | Brawler at Red Kettle Bar | Uncredited |
| 1967 | Good Times | Smith | |
| 1968 | Coogan's Bluff | Zig Zag | Uncredited |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Police Officer | Uncredited |
| 1971 | Dirty Harry | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1972 | Lady Sings the Blues | Hood #1 | |
| 1972 | They Only Kill Their Masters | Fisherman | Uncredited |
| 1973 | Lost Horizon | Asian Pilot | |
| 1974 | Hangup | Mexican Vendor | |
| 1979 | The Champ | Bowers' Handler #2 | |
| 1979 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | Draconian Guard | |
| 1979 | The Glove | Cookie | |
| 1980 | The Kidnapping of the President | FBI agent | Uncredited |
| 1981 | Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen | Man Getting Traffic Ticket | |
| 1987 | Extreme Prejudice | Jesus | |
| 1989 | Cage | Chinese Guard #2 | |
| 1990 | Solar Crisis | Bandit #3 | (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ Freese, Gene (1998). Hollywood Stunt Performers: A Dictionary and Filmography of Over 600 Men and Women, 1922-1996. McFarland. p. 65. ISBN 9780786405114 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Lunchtime is excellent time for big argument on desert film location". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe, New Mexico. February 20, 1966. p. 47. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Klinowski, Jacek; Garbicz, Adam (February 25, 2016). Cinema, the Magic Vehicle: Volume Two 1951-1963 A Comprehensive Guide. Planet RGB Limited. p. 485. ISBN 9781513607238 – via Google Books.
- ^ Reyes, Luis; Ruble, Peter (2000). Hispanics in Hollywood: A Celebration of 100 Years in Film and Television. Lone Eagle Publishers. p. 460. ISBN 9781580650250 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e "Larry Duran Obituary (1925-2002)". Los Angeles Times. March 2, 2003. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Freese, Gene (April 10, 2014). Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 81. ISBN 9780786476435 – via Google Books.
- ^ "'Heavy' Lands Role With Martin-Rossi". Edmonton Journal. Edmonton. November 26, 1965. p. 67. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Larry Duran Has Role In 'Agents'". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. December 4, 1965. p. 5. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Duran Selected For Key Part". Reno Gazette-Journal. Reno, Nevada. December 30, 1965. p. 25. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- Larry Duran at IMDb
- Larry Duran at the TCM Movie Database
- Larry Duran at AllMovie
- Larry Duran at Rotten Tomatoes
