Larry Duran

Lawrence Duran (July 26, 1925 – November 27, 2002) was an American actor and stuntman.[2][3] He was perhaps best known for playing "Chico Modesto" in the 1961 film One-Eyed Jacks.[4]

Larry Duran
Duran in One-Eyed Jacks, 1961
Born
Lawrence Duran

(1925-07-26)July 26, 1925
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2002(2002-11-27) (aged 77)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
OccupationActor, stuntman
Years active1952–1997
Spouse(s)Karen Duran[1]
Children2[1]

Life and career

Duran was born in Los Angeles, California, with a Mexican descent.[5] He served in the United States Navy for three years,[1] in which Duran was a veteran.[6] After being discharged, Duran became a professional boxer for which he then made his film and television debut in 1952, first appearing in the film Viva Zapata!, in which actor, Marlon Brando signed him into the film with a uncredited role.[1] They've both became friends.[1][6] He then doubled for Brando, with also substituting for him, in which Duran was taught to ride a motorcycle from Brando.[6]

Later in his career, Duran was a stunt performer in films, such as, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, The Towering Inferno, The Magnificent Seven, Naked Gun 33⅓: 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 into the 1961 film One-Eyed Jacks, in which he played the role of "Chico Modesto" for which Brando played the role of the main character "Kid" Rio.[4] Duran's character gets shot by "Howard Tetley" (Timothy Carey), with "Harvey Johnson" (Sam Gilman) seeing the shooting of his character. He co-starred in the 1967 film Good Times, where he played the role of "Smith". 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]

Death

Duran died in November 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 77.[1]

References
  1. "Larry Duran Obituary (1925-2002)". Los Angeles Times. March 2, 2003. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. 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.
  3. "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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Freese, Gene (April 10, 2014). Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s: A Biographical Dictionary, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 81. ISBN 9780786476435 – via Google Books.
  7. "'Heavy' Lands Role With Martin-Rossi". Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. November 26, 1965. p. 67. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Larry Duran Has Role In 'Agents'". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. December 4, 1965. p. 5. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Duran Selected For Key Part". Reno Gazette-Journal. Reno, Nevada. December 30, 1965. p. 25. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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