Norman Howell
Known for Crew · 16 credits
- Born
- 1957-07-19 (age 68)
- Place of birth
- United States of America
Biography
When Norman Howell was fourteen years old his rodeo career landed him an acting part in the 1971 film The Cowboys. He was taught how to throw his first movie punch by the legendary John Wayne, who along with Yakima Canutt, were the innovators of the modern movie fight. This planted the seed that Norman may prefer stunt work over acting roles. Soon after, his career took off. He doubled John Travolta, Richard Chamberlain, Peter O'Toole, Bruce Willis, Mark Harmon, Dirk Benedict, and was Roger Moore's stunt-double in 007. Norman's stunt coordinator career started with Footloose and then Kevin Costner gave this nominee his first big break as a stunt coordinator on Dances with Wolves and as 2nd unit director in The Bodyguard, Open Range and Mr. Brooks. Norman Howell's professionalism, creativity and execution has earned him a place among the top stunt coordinators and second unit directors in the industry.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (12)
They Live
1988
as Blonde Haired Cop
L.A. Confidential
1997
as Officer / Detective at Hollywood Station
Wyatt Earp
1994
as Johnny Ringo
Desperate Measures
1998
as Kellen, Burnt Cop
Joshua Tree
1993
as Rowdy #1
The Cowboys
1972
as Cowboy Weedy
Feel The Noise
2007
as Notch
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
1988
as Self (archive footage)
Prey of the Chameleon
1992
as Armored Car Driver
Dances with Wolves: The Creation of an Epic
2003
as Self
The Making of 'Dances with Wolves'
1990
as Himself
The Cowboys: Together Again
2007
as Self
About Norman Howell
When Norman Howell was fourteen years old his rodeo career landed him an acting part in the 1971 film The Cowboys. He was taught how to throw his first movie punch by the legendary John Wayne, who along with Yakima Canutt, were the innovators of the modern movie fight. This planted the seed that Norman may prefer stunt work over acting roles. Soon after, his career took off. He doubled John Travolta, Richard Chamberlain, Peter O'Toole, Bruce Willis, Mark Harmon, Dirk Benedict, and was Roger Moore's stunt-double in 007. Norman's stunt coordinat… With 16 credits spanning from 1972 to 2007, Norman Howell has appeared in 12 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Norman Howell Movies
- They Live (1988) — as Blonde Haired Cop
- L.A. Confidential (1997) — as Officer / Detective at Hollywood Station
- Wyatt Earp (1994) — as Johnny Ringo
- Desperate Measures (1998) — as Kellen, Burnt Cop
- Joshua Tree (1993) — as Rowdy #1
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