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David Perna(1935-2004)

  • Stunts
  • Actor
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David Perna was born on 5 August 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Raw Deal (1986), Above the Law (1988) and The Blues Brothers (1980). He was married to Laurel Goodwin. He died on 3 November 2004 in Riverton, Illinois, USA.
BornAugust 5, 1935
DiedNovember 3, 2004(69)
BornAugust 5, 1935
DiedNovember 3, 2004(69)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger in Raw Deal (1986)
Raw Deal
5.6
  • Stunts
  • 1986
Steven Seagal in Above the Law (1988)
Above the Law
6.0
  • Stunts(as Dave Perna)
  • 1988
John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in The Blues Brothers (1980)
The Blues Brothers
7.9
  • Stunts
  • 1980
Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen in The Rookie (1990)
The Rookie
5.9
  • Stunts
  • 1990

Credits

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  • Paul Hogan in Almost an Angel (1990)
    Almost an Angel
    5.6
    • stunts (as Dave Perna)
    • 1990
  • Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen in The Rookie (1990)
    The Rookie
    5.9
    • stunts
    • 1990
  • Catherine Oxenberg and Chris Mulkey in K-9000 (1990)
    K-9000
    4.9
    TV Movie
    • stunt coordinator
    • 1990
  • Dean Cameron, Thomas Dolby, and Tawny Fere' Ellis in Rockula (1990)
    Rockula
    5.2
    • stunt player
    • 1990
  • Tom Selleck and Paulina Porizkova in Her Alibi (1989)
    Her Alibi
    5.8
    • stunts (as David L.Perna)
    • 1989
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins (1988)
    Twins
    6.2
    • stunts (as David L. Perna)
    • 1988
  • Steven Seagal in Above the Law (1988)
    Above the Law
    6.0
    • stunts (as Dave Perna)
    • 1988
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger in Raw Deal (1986)
    Raw Deal
    5.6
    • utility stunts
    • 1986
  • Warning Sign (1985)
    Warning Sign
    6.1
    • stunts by (as David L. Perna)
    • 1985
  • Jamie Lee Curtis, Patrick Swayze, and C. Thomas Howell in Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
    Grandview, U.S.A.
    5.5
    • stunt driver
    • 1984
  • John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in The Blues Brothers (1980)
    The Blues Brothers
    7.9
    • stunts
    • 1980
  • Delta Fox (1979)
    Delta Fox
    6.3
    • stunts
    • 1979
  • Anthony Quinn, Robert Forster, Frederic Forrest, and Carlos Romero in The Don Is Dead (1973)
    The Don Is Dead
    6.2
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1973
  • Che! (1969)
    Che!
    4.8
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • The Name of the Game (1968)
    The Name of the Game
    7.6
    TV Series
    • stunt double (uncredited)
    • 1968

Actor



  • Catherine Oxenberg and Chris Mulkey in K-9000 (1990)
    K-9000
    4.9
    TV Movie
    • Zeiss Man
    • 1990
  • CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)
    CBS Summer Playhouse
    6.6
    TV Series
    • 1989
  • Lee Horsley in Paradise (1988)
    Paradise
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Rowdy (as Dave Perna)
    • 1989
  • The Loner
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • Gleason
    • 1988
  • Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Alien Soldier (uncredited)
    • 1987
  • S.W.A.T. (1975)
    S.W.A.T.
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Vince Fredericks
    • 1976
  • Anthony Quinn, Robert Forster, Frederic Forrest, and Carlos Romero in The Don Is Dead (1973)
    The Don Is Dead
    6.2
    • Hood (uncredited)
    • 1973
  • The Name of the Game (1968)
    The Name of the Game
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Whitey Berg
    • Sgt. Bates
    • 1968–1969
  • James Garner and Jason Robards in Hour of the Gun (1967)
    Hour of the Gun
    6.6
    • Frank McLowery (uncredited)
    • 1967
  • Fess Parker in Daniel Boone (1964)
    Daniel Boone
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Tegas
    • 1967
  • Ben Gazzara in Run for Your Life (1965)
    Run for Your Life
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Policeman
    • 1967
  • Bruce Lee and Van Williams in The Green Hornet (1966)
    The Green Hornet
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Wolfe
    • 1966
  • Laredo (1965)
    Laredo
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Jack Slade
    • Espada
    • Son Slaughter ...
    • 1965–1966
  • The Legend of Jesse James (1965)
    The Legend of Jesse James
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Rare Butler
    • 1966
  • John McIntire in Wagon Train (1957)
    Wagon Train
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Johnny (as Dave Perna)
    • 1964

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • David L.Perna
  • Born
    • August 5, 1935
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • November 3, 2004
    • Riverton, Illinois, USA
  • Spouse
    • Laurel GoodwinSeptember 15, 1962 - ? (divorced)

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