Steve Daskewisz
Steve Daskewisz | |
|---|---|
 Steve Dash at Full Moon Tattoo & Horror 2013 | |
| Born | March 14, 1944 |
| Died | December 18, 2018 (aged 74) |
| Other names | Steve Dash |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, stuntman |
| Years active | 1977–2018 |
Steve Daskewisz (March 14, 1944 – December 18, 2018), also known as Steve Dash or Steve Daskawisz, was an American actor and stunt double from New York City, New York. Dash was known for his role as a stunt double for the serial killer Jason Voorhees in the film Friday the 13th Part 2.
Life and career
[edit]A former cop, Dash began working as a stuntman and actor beginning in 1977. He had small roles in Wolfen and The Jazz Singer. That led to work on Sylvester Stallone's Nighthawks, where he met Cliff Cudney. Cudney hired him to replace Warrington Gillette, who was originally scheduled to play Jason in Friday the 13th Part 2.[1][2][3] Daskewisz died on December 18, 2018, at the age of 74 due to diabetes-related complications.[4]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Jazz Singer | Policeman | |
| 1981 | Nighthawks | ATAC Man #1 | |
| 1981 | Ms. 45 | Policeman | |
| 1981 | Friday the 13th Part 2 | Jason Voorhees (masked) | |
| 1981 | Rivkin: Bounty Hunter | Policeman | |
| 1981 | Rent Control | Policeman | |
| 1982 | Alone In The Dark | Dr. Barkin | |
| 1982 | One Down, Two To Go | Policeman | |
| 2005 | 13 Tazameti | Joey G | |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia | Hotel Guest | Uncredited |
| 2009 | His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th | Himself | Documentary |
| 2010 | Mr. Hush | Mac | |
| 2011 | Hemo | Neighbor | |
| 2012 | My Friends | Chuck |
References
[edit]- ^ Sellers, Christian (January 12, 2011). "F13 Hall of Fame: Steve Daskawisz". FridayThe13thFilms. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^ Guy, Erin (October 31, 2013). "Jason Vorhees now drives cab in West Palm Beach". WPBF. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ^ Condit, Jon (July 1, 2006). "Dash, Steve (Friday the 13th Part 2)". Dread Central. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ^ Squires, John (December 19, 2018). "[R.I.P.] Jason Voorhees from 'Friday the 13th Part 2,' Steve Dash Has Passed Away". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
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