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Kerry Rossall
Born (1947-06-23) June 23, 1947 (age 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Years active1975–present
Known for
Notable workFriend of the World

Kerry Darrell Rossall (born June 23, 1947) is an American stuntman, actor and producer. He is best known for portraying "Mike from San Diego" in the 1979 war film Apocalypse Now.[1] Rossall's career as a stuntman and coordinator stems films such as Apocalypse Now, The Abyss, Air Force One, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Six Days Seven Nights, Blade, Rush Hour, The Green Mile, and Ocean's Eleven.

Life and career

Rossall was born in Los Angeles and lives in Carlsbad.[2] Despite being credited among stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, he has remained out of the news for most of his career.[1]

Apocalypse Now

Following the rerelease titled Apocalypse Now Redux (2001) alongside stunt performers Terry Leonard, Steve Boyum and Joe Finnegan, Rossall shared Taurus World Stunt Awards nominations for 3 stunts in the film: Best Fire Stunt, Best Water Work, and Best Work With a Vehicle.[3] He also played the part of "Mike from San Diego" and advises Bill Kilgore about Charlie's point, in which the Lieutenant Colonel (played by Robert Duvall) responds, "Charlie don't surf!"[4][5][6]

Later work

He met actor Don Handfield at a gas station after noticing Handfield's car had a camera mounted to it. He was later brought into Handfield's directorial project "Driver's Ed" as Second Unit Director. It was then pitched to Broken Lizard as a web series, but was eventually released as a TV deal.[7]

On February 3, 2011, Rossall was the stunt coordinator while filming an episode of the TV show Justified. At approximately 1:30 a.m., stunt performer Lisa Hoyle was knocked unconscious when a parked car rolled over her ankle after being hit by another car. She and another stunt performer said they were never informed that the car they were near would be involved in the stunt. She claimed she was getting food during the meeting in which the stunt was being explained. On February 1, 2013, Hoyle filed a lawsuit against Sony Pictures in which she says the incident wrecked her body and ruined her marriage. Rossall and Hoyle's husband (now divorced) were among the defendants in the case.[8][9][10] Rossall had also organized a phone meeting about the stunt, but both performers allegedly were not informed of that call.[11]

Rossall and Brian Patrick Butler at the Oceanside International Film Festival in 2017

In 2017, Rossall was the executive producer for acclaimed dark comedy Friend of the World by Brian Patrick Butler. The film was made in San Diego, premiered at the Oceanside International Film Festival in 2020 and was nominated for two San Diego Film Awards.[2]

Filmography

Film

Title Year Stunts Actor Producer Notes
The Wind and the Lion 1975 Yes No No uncredited
Apocalypse Now 1979 Yes Yes No Mike from San Diego
1941 Yes No No
In God We Tru$t 1980 Yes No No
Turkey Shoot 1982 Yes Yes No Officer arresting Chris
Blue Thunder 1983 Yes No No
Christine Yes No No
Riptide 1984 Yes No No
Breakin' Yes No No
Red Dawn Yes No No
Cobra 1986 Yes No No
Never Too Young to Die Yes No No Coordinator
Death Before Dishonor 1987 Yes No No Coordinator
Dragnet Yes No No
Big Shots Yes No No
Shakedown 1988 Yes No No
Rambo III Yes No No
Spellbinder Yes No No
They Live No Yes No 2nd Unit Guard
Moonwalker Yes No No
The Abyss 1989 Yes No No
Breaking Point Yes No No
Conquering Space Yes No No Short film
Captain Power: The Beginning Yes No No Coordinator
Genuine Risk 1990 Yes No No
The Rookie Yes No No
Delta Force 3: The Killing Game 1991 Yes No No Coordinator
Babylon 5: The Gathering 1993 Yes No No Coordinator
The Hard Truth 1994 Yes No No
Automatic 1995 Yes No No
Die Hard with a Vengeance Yes No No
The Crow: City of Angels 1996 Yes Yes No Zeke
The End of Violence 1997 Yes Yes No Featured Performer
She's So Lovely Yes No No Coordinator
Air Force One Yes No No
Running Woman 1998 Yes No No
Babylon 5: In the Beginning Yes No No
City of Angels Yes No No
Six Days Seven Nights Yes Yes No Yacht Owner (uncredited)
Babylon 5: Thirdspace Yes No No Coordinator
Blade Yes No No
Finding Graceland Yes No No
Rush Hour Yes No No
Babylon 5: The River of Souls Yes No No Coordinator
Wanted Yes No No
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms 1999 Yes No No Coordinator
The Limey Yes No No
Crusade Yes No No Coordinator
Ride with the Devil Yes No No
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle 2000 Yes No No
Ocean's Eleven 2001 Yes Yes No Flashback Security Guard (uncredited)
Local Boys 2002 Yes No No
Road to Perdition Yes Yes No Rooney's Henchman (uncredited)
The Life of David Gale 2003 Yes No No Coordinator
2 Fast 2 Furious Yes No No
American Wedding Yes No No Coordinator
Bad Santa Yes Yes No Policeman
Timeline Yes No No
The Haunted Mansion Yes No No
The Last Ride 2004 Yes No No
The Terminal Yes No No
Meet the Fockers Yes No No
Lost in Plainview 2005 No No Yes Coordinator, aka Moving Too Fast
Alpha Dog 2006 Yes No No Coordinator[12]
10th & Wolf Yes No No Coordinator
Mission: Impossible III Yes No No [13]
Poseidon Yes No No
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Yes No No
World Trade Center Yes No No
Blades of Glory 2007 Yes Yes No Fire Extinguisher
Slipstream Yes No No Double
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Yes No No
Semi-Pro 2008 Yes No No
Spy School Yes No No Coordinator
Get Smart Yes No No Double
Adventures in Appletown Yes No No Coordinator
Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling 2009 Yes No No Coordinator
Gulliver's Travels 2010 Yes No No
The Muppets 2011 Yes No No
This Means War 2012 Yes No No
Music High Yes No No Consultant
Tomorrow You're Gone Yes Yes No Chaney
Gangster Squad 2013 Yes No No
InAPPropriate Comedy Yes No No
Deep Dark Canyon Yes No No Coordinator
12 Years a Slave Yes No No
The Judge 2014 Yes No No Double for Robert Duvall
First Timers 2015 No No Yes Short film
La Migra Yes No No Safety consultant
Sully 2016 Yes No No
Masterminds Yes Yes No Trunk Hostage (uncredited)
Friend of the World 2020 No No Yes Executive producer

Television

Title Year Stunts Actor Notes
Knight Rider 1984 Yes No Van Driver #1 (uncredited)
Hunter 1985 Yes No Eddie Marx
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future 1988 Yes Yes Jack
Santa Barbara Yes Yes Biker
Babylon 5 1994-1998 Yes No Coordinator (111 episodes)
Walker, Texas Ranger 1998-1999 Yes Yes Bad Guy, Mace, Joe Martin
The Fugitive 2000-2001 Yes No Coordinator (14 episodes)
The Agency 2001 Yes No Coordinator
Hawthorne 2010 Yes No Coordinator (4 episodes)
Justified 2010-2011 Yes No Coordinator (10 episodes)

Accolades

Festival Year Title Award Result Notes
Taurus World Stunt Awards 2002 Apocalypse Now Redux Best Fire Nominated shared with Steve Boyum, Joe Finnegan, Terry Leonard[3]
Best Work with a Vehicle Nominated
Best Water Work Nominated shared with Steve Boyum[3]
San Diego Film Awards 2020 Friend of the World Best Narrative Feature Film Nominated shared with Brian Patrick Butler and Luke Pensabene

References

  1. ^ a b Kantor, Jonathan H. (September 28, 2022). "The Only Actors Still Alive From The Cast Of Apocalypse Now". Looper. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Elling, Regina (October 18, 2022). "Sunset Cliffs adds touch of beauty to apocalyptic San Diego-made film 'Friend of the World'". Point Loma-OB Monthly. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "2002 taurus world stunt awards - Winners & Nominees". Taurus World Stunt Awards.
  4. ^ "Irony in Film - Page 194 - Google Books Result". books.google.com.
  5. ^ "Apocalypse Now Redux (1979)". vernonjohns.org. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ "Surfing Films and Videos: Adolescent Fun, Alternative Lifestyle, Adventure Industry" (PDF). library.la84.org.
  7. ^ Macaulay, Scott (August 14, 2008). "25 NEW FACES UPDATE #5". Filmmaker Magazine.
  8. ^ "'Justified' Stuntwoman Sues Sony Over On-Set Injury". Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin. February 2, 2013.
  9. ^ Reynolds, Matt (February 5, 2013). "First, Tell Her About the Stunt". Courthouse News Service. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  10. ^ Kirby, Brandon (February 1, 2013). "'Justified' Stuntwoman Sues Sony Over On-Set Injury". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  11. ^ Flaherty, Scott (February 4, 2013). "Sony, 'Justified' Producers Sued Over Stuntwoman's Injuries". Law360. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  12. ^ Chang, Justin (January 28, 2006). "Review: 'Alpha Dog'". Variety. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  13. ^ "Cast and Crew". Hollywood Jesus. Archived from the original on June 4, 2013.
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