Biographie
Robert F. Hoy was equally skilled as both a stuntman and actor. He portrayed Joe Butler on the acclaimed TV Western The High Chaparral. He performed stunt doubles for actors including Charles Bronson, Tony Curtis, Robert Forrester, Ross Martin, Tyrone Power, David Jansen, and Telly Savalas. His film credits include The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Lone Ranger, Gambler II, Nevada Smith, Bronco Billy, and The Enforcer. On television, he appeared in shows such as Wanted Dead or Alive, Walker Texas Ranger, JAG, Dallas (recurring role), The Wild Wild West, Magnum P.I. (five episodes), and The Young Riders. Beyond acting, he served as 2nd Unit Director and Stunt Coordinator in Spain for the TV series Zorro and the pilot episode of The Three Musketeers.
As a stuntman, Bob specialized in horse stunts but also performed fight scenes, car stunts, and high falls. The extensive list of films for which he doubled includes Operation Petticoat, The Defiant Ones, Spartacus, Tobruk, They Call Me Bruce, River of No Return, To Hell and Back, Drumbeat, Wings of the Hawk, and Revenge of the Creature From the Black Lagoon.
He was a lifetime member and founding member of the Stuntmen's Association. Additionally, he belonged to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Directors Guild of America, AFTRA, and the Screen Actors Guild (later SAG-AFTRA).
