William Carey Loftin (January 31, 1914 – March 4, 1997, a.k.a. Cary Loftin, Carry Loftin, Carey Lofton, Gary Loftin, William Carey Loftin) was an American professional stuntman, stunt coordinator and actor in the U.S.

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. He is considered to be one of the film industry's most accomplished stunt drivers. In a lengthy career spanning 61 years, his body of work included classic films such as '' Thunder Road'', ''

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'', ''

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,'' and '' The French Connection''. He was posthumously inducted into the AMA

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in 2001.

Early life

Loftin was born in

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and grew up in Alabama and Mississippi where, he learned to ride a

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when he was 10 years old. He attended high school in

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, and began his stunt career at the age of 19 as a member of a traveling motorcycle stunt show in the early 1930s. Having to constantly repair and maintain motorcycles made him a proficient

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. After serving in the

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, Loftin moved to

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in the late 1930s where he worked as a mechanic.

Film industry career

He began his career as a stuntman in the 1930s, working in serials such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. During the 1940s and 1950s, Loftin raced in many Southern California

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motorcycle events such as the

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Grand Prix, the Big Bear Hare & Hound desert race, the Greenhorn

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and others. Loftin was soon being hired by film studios for his talent as a motorcycle stunt rider but, also became invaluable for his mechanical expertise on film sets. Although Loftin performed many different types of stunt work, it is his driving abilities for which he is most remembered. His stunt driving in the 1958 film ''Thunder Road'' was considered groundbreaking for its realism. He had an uncredited stunt driver role in the seminal 1966

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film, ''

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''. Loftin served as the uncredited

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for the 1968 film ''

'', which included one of the most influential

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scenes in film history. He was also one of the stuntmen driving the green

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during the chase scene filmed on the streets of

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. While working on ''Bullitt'', one of his fellow stuntmen called him "the greatest car man in the business". Loftin was also involved in the filming of the car chase scene in the 1971 film ''The French Connection'', which is also considered one of the most impressive car chases in film history. Loftin mentioned that the hardest stunt to do during his whole career was during the final scene in ''White Line Fever'' (1975) driving the main character truck, for which he was the only hired stuntman. This later got him more iconic stuntman roles for the main characters trucks in ''Hijack!'' (1974), ''The Great Smokey Roadblock'' (1977), ''Smokey and the Bandit'' (1977), ''Steel Cowboy'' (1978), ''High Ballin (1978), ''Willa'' (1979), ''Smokey and the Bandit II'' (1980), ''Thunder Run'' (1986), ''Over The Top'' (1987), ''Jacknife'' (1989), ''Hit & Run'' (1996), ''Breakdown'' (1997) and in ''Fire Down Below'' (1997). Aside from being a busy stuntman, Loftin also acted in bit parts of the many films and television shows in which he performed stunts. One of his most famous, yet discreet roles was as the murderous truck driver in

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's ''

'' (billed as Cary Loftin), in which only his arm and boots can be seen. He also acted as a truck driver in ''Stroker Ace'' (1983) in which his face is never seen as in ''Duel'', but not as a villain this time. He did, however, act as a kind of villainous car driver in ''Christine'' (1983) and similarly, as a faceless truck driver in ''

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'' (1986), both in which films the machinery comes to life as evil. He did a little acting, all the stunt work and some driving scenes in ''Christine'', where he drove the main character car and also as the guy driving the white Dodge truck with the red stripe that drops off one of the characters on a road. He also did much of the stunt work and driving scenes in ''Maximum Overdrive'', being sole driver of the red trash truck marked "Zeke's Trash Removal" and one of two stunt drivers, along with Tommy J. Huff, of the lead character Green Goblin truck. Loftin acted as another murderous faceless truck driver in ''Messenger of Death'' (1988) again with Tommy J. Huff and had a supporting role as Skinner in the

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and

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series ''

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'', which aired on

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in the 1959–1960 season. A notable demonstration of stunt driving that Loftin performed was the car chase/race in '' Against All Odds'' (1984). He was the driver of the black 1982

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. According to the movie's director,

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, Loftin was 68 when he did this stunt. At first Hackford was reluctant to hire the aging stuntman, but stunt coordinator Gary Davis convinced Hackford that, even at his age, Loftin was by far the best car man in the business at that time. Loftin has also previously mentioned that the hardest vehicle to drive during his whole career was a 1974 Autocar A64B seen in ''Maximum Overdrive'' (1986). Loftin mentions that it was due to very little visibility that made the vehicle very hard to maneuver.

Later life

Loftin eventually semi-retired in 1991 at age 77 after doing ''Pink Lightning'' (1991), although he still took minor stunt roles as a truck driver. He did stunt driving for the main characters' trucks in ''B.J. and the Bear'' (1978–81) and ''Movin' On'' (1974-76). His last major role was in ''Black Dog'' (1998), stunt driving for the main characters' truck. Loftin died after the movie was filmed and before the movie premiered. Loftin died of natural causes on March 4, 1997, in

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, aged 83. He is a member of the Stuntmen's Hall of Fame, and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

Selected filmography

*'' Public Cowboy No. 1'' (1937) - Motorcycle Rider (uncredited) *''

Radio Patrol ''Radio Patrol'' is a police comic strip carried in newspapers from August 7, 1933 to December 16, 1950 in the dailies, with a Sunday strip that ran from November 25, 1934 to October 20, 1946. It was created by artist Charles Schmidt and writer E ...

'' (1937, Serial) - Pollard Henchman (uncredited) *''

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor ''Burn 'Em Up O'Connor'' is a 1939 race car film directed by Edward Sedgwick and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Cecilia Parker, Nat Pendleton and Harry Carey. The screenplay was written by Milton Merlin and Byron Morgan from the novel ''Salute to the ...

'' (1939) - Starter (uncredited) *''

Dick Tracy's G-Men ''Dick Tracy's G-Men'' (1939) is a 15-Chapter Republic movie serial based on the ''Dick Tracy'' comic strip by Chester Gould. It was directed by William Witney and John English. This serial was the fifteenth of the sixty-six produced by Rep ...

'' (1939, Serial) - Trooper on Foot (uncredited) *''

Nick Carter, Master Detective ''Nick Carter, Master Detective'' was a Mutual radio crime drama based on tales of the fictional private detective Nick Carter from Street & Smith's dime novels and pulp magazines. Nick Carter first came to radio as ''The Return of Nick Carte ...

'' (1939) - Minor Role (uncredited) *'' Rocky Mountain Rangers'' (1940) - Ranger-Guard (uncredited) *''

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'' (1940) - Hillbilly (uncredited) *''

The Bank Dick ''The Bank Dick'', released as ''The Bank Detective'' in the United Kingdom, is a 1940 American comedy film starring W. C. Fields. Set in Lompoc, California, Fields plays Egbert Sousé, a drunk who accidentally thwarts a bank robbery and ends up ...

'' (1940) - Townsman (uncredited) *''

Flying Wild ''Flying Wild'' (aka ''The East Side Kids in Flying Wild'' and ''Air Devils'') is a 1941 film directed by William Beaudine under the pseudonym "William West" as the fifth installment of the East Side Kids series which eventually totaled 22 fi ...

'' (1941) - Henchman (uncredited) *''

Down Mexico Way ''Down Mexico Way'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Joseph Santley and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Fay McKenzie. Based on a story by Dorrell and Stuart E. McGowan, the film is about a singing cowboy who comes to the a ...

'' (1941) - Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) *''

Spy Smasher Spy Smasher is the name of two fictional characters appearing in comics published by Fawcett and DC Comics. The first is a superhero that was formerly owned and published by Fawcett Comics. The second is a female anti-terrorism government agent, ...

'' (1942, Serial) - Launch Heavy

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(uncredited) *''

Perils of Nyoka ''Perils of Nyoka'' is a 1942 Republic serial directed by William Witney. It stars Kay Aldridge as Nyoka the Jungle Girl, a character who first appeared in the Edgar Rice Burroughs-inspired serial ''Jungle Girl''. Plot Nyoka, with help from La ...

'' (1942, Serial) - Tuareg (uncredited) *'' Shantytown'' (1943) - Gangster (uncredited) *''

Secret Service in Darkest Africa ''Secret Service in Darkest Africa'' is a 1943 Republic serial. It was Republic's thirtieth serial, of the sixty-six produced by the studio. It was a sequel to ''G-Men vs. the Black Dragon'' released earlier in 1943, again starring Rod Camero ...

'' (1943, Serial) - Workman

h. 6 H is the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet. H may also refer to: Musical symbols * H number, Harry Halbreich reference mechanism for music by Honegger and Martinů * H, B (musical note) * H, B major People * H. (noble) (died after 12 ...

/ Arab 1 h. 7(uncredited) *''

The Masked Marvel ''The Masked Marvel'' (1943) is a 12-chapter film serial created by Republic Pictures, who produced many other well known serials. It was Republic's thirty-first serial, of the sixty-six they produced. Plot In ''The Masked Marvel'', a hero dress ...

'' (1943, Serial) - Harbor Café Thug #2 (uncredited) *'' The Tiger Woman'' (1944, Serial) - Slim (uncredited) *''

In Society ''In Society'' is a 1944 film starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. It was the first of five Abbott and Costello films to be directed by Jean Yarbrough. It was re-released in 1953. Plot Eddie Harrington and Albert Mansfield are plumb ...

'' (1944) - Mugg (uncredited) *''

Haunted Harbor ''Haunted Harbor'' (1944) is a Republic serial, based on the novel by Ewart Adamson. Plot Sea captain Jim Marsden is about to be hanged for a murder he didn't commit, and is rescued from the gallows by two of his crewmen. To clear the captain' ...

'' (1944, Serial) - Cave Thug #2 h. 7(uncredited) *''

Lost in a Harem ''Lost in a Harem'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and starring the team of Abbott and Costello alongside Marilyn Maxwell. Plot When a traveling vaudeville show becomes stranded in the Middle East, their singer, Haze ...

'' (1944) - Chase Guard (uncredited) *''

Zorro's Black Whip ''Zorro's Black Whip'' is a 1944 12-chapter film serial by Republic Pictures starring Linda Stirling. The film was made after the 1940 20th Century-Fox remake of '' The Mark of Zorro'' in order to capitalize on it. Republic was not able to u ...

'' (1944, Serial) - Dirk (uncredited) *'' I'll Remember April'' (1945) - Roughneck (uncredited) *''Trail to Vengeance'' (1945) - Gunman (uncredited) *''

Secret Agent X-9 ''Secret Agent X-9'' is a comic strip created by writer Dashiell Hammett ('' The Maltese Falcon'') and artist Alex Raymond (''Flash Gordon''). Syndicated by King Features, it ran from January 22, 1934 until February 10, 1996. Premise and publ ...

'' (1945, Serial) - 'Swanson' Sailor / Charlie (uncredited) *''

The Purple Monster Strikes ''The Purple Monster Strikes'' is a 1945 Republic Pictures, Republic Movie serial. It was also released as a Century 66 television film under the title ''D-Day on Mars'' (1966). The original production title for the serial was ''The Purple Shad ...

'' (1945, Serial) - Mack (uncredited) *''

King of the Forest Rangers ''King of the Forest Rangers'' (1946) is a Republic film serial. Cast *Larry Thompson as Forest Ranger Captain Steve King *Helen Talbot as Marion Brennan *Stuart Hamblen as Prof Carver *Anthony Warde as Burt Spear *LeRoy Mason as "Flush" Haliday ...

'' (1946, Serial) - Forbes - Trading Post Henchman h. 1(uncredited) *'' The Crimson Ghost'' (1946, Serial) - Lab Guard #1 h. 9(uncredited) *''

The Michigan Kid ''The Michigan Kid'' is a 1947 American Cinecolor Western film directed by Ray Taylor and starring Jon Hall, Victor McLaglen, Rita Johnson, and Andy Devine. It was Hall's first film after getting out of the army and filming began 15 April 1 ...

'' (1947) - Brawler (uncredited) *''

Jesse James Rides Again ''Jesse James Rides Again'' is a 1947 American Republic Western film serial. Plot Gunfighter Jesse James is framed for a Missouri bank job and murder by a black-cowled outlaw gang, known as "The Black Raiders". Unable to clear his name, him a ...

'' (1947, Serial) - Henchman at Nelson's (uncredited) *''

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'' (1947) - Motorcycle Policeman *'' The Black Widow'' (1947, Serial) - Spike (uncredited) *''

G-Men Never Forget ''G-Men Never Forget'' is a 1948 Republic movie serial. The serial was condensed into a feature film in 1966 and re-released under the title ''Code 645''. Plot Escaped criminal Victor Murkland (Roy Barcroft) kidnaps the police commissioner an ...

'' (1948, Serial) - Hodge - Cook's Killer

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(uncredited) *'' Here Comes Trouble'' (1948) - Hood at Burlesque House (uncredited) *''

Dangers of the Canadian Mounted ''Dangers of the Canadian Mounted'' is a 1948 Northern Republic film serial. Plot A criminal gang discovers a Genghis Khan treasure ship on the Canada-Alaska border. However, the treasure itself is hidden on land. In their efforts to find the ...

'' (1948, Serial) - Baggage Car Clerk / Porter (uncredited) *'' Raw Deal'' (1948) - Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) *''

Adventures of Frank and Jesse James ''Adventures of Frank and Jesse James'' is a 1948 Republic film serial directed by Fred C. Brannon and Yakima Canutt and starring Clayton Moore, Steve Darrell, Noel Neill, George J. Lewis, John Crawford, and Sam Flint. Plot Cast * Clayto ...

'' (1948, Serial) - Pete - Henchman hs. 3-4/ Henchman h. 11(uncredited) *'' Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.'' (1949, Serial) - Ambulance Thug

h. 3 H is the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet. H may also refer to: Musical symbols * H number, Harry Halbreich reference mechanism for music by Honegger and Martinů * H, B (musical note) * H, B major People * H. (noble) (died after 127 ...

(uncredited) *''

King of the Rocket Men ''King of the Rocket Men'' is a 1949 12-chapter black-and-white movie serial from Republic Pictures, produced by Franklin Adreon, directed Fred C. Brannon, that stars Tristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, Don Haggerty, House Peters, Jr., James Craven ...

'' (1949, Serial) - Sparks - Henchman

h. 2 H is the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet. H may also refer to: Musical symbols * H number, Harry Halbreich reference mechanism for music by Honegger and Martinů * H, B (musical note) * H, B major People * H. (noble) (died after ...

(uncredited) *'' Mighty Joe Young'' (1949) - Deputy (uncredited) *'' Radar Patrol vs. Spy King'' (1949, Serial) - Cave Heavy h. 9-10(uncredited) *'' The Threat'' (1949) - Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) *''

The Invisible Monster ''The Invisible Monster'' is a 1950 Republic film serial, starring Richard Webb and Aline Towne. Plot A would-be dictator and scientist, known only as ''The Phantom Ruler'', has developed a formula which, when sprayed on some solid object, rend ...

'' (1950, Serial) - Dirk - Dynamite Thug h.6(uncredited) *''

Armored Car Robbery ''Armored Car Robbery'' is a 1950 American film noir starring Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, and William Talman. Directed by Richard Fleischer, ''Armored Car Robbery'' is a heist movie, a subgenre of crime-based films. It tells the story of a ...

'' (1950) - Duff (uncredited) *''

The Flame and the Arrow ''The Flame and the Arrow'' is a 1950 American Technicolor swashbuckler film made by Warner Bros. and starring Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo and Nick Cravat. It was directed by Jacques Tourneur and produced by Harold Hecht and Frank Ross from ...

'' (1950) - Outlaw (uncredited) *''

The Milkman ''The Milkman'' is a 1950 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and starring Donald O'Connor, Jimmy Durante and Piper Laurie. Plot Roger Bradley is denied a milkman job at his father's company because of his postwar trauma; when he ...

'' (1950) - Milkman (uncredited) *''

Flying Disc Man from Mars ''Flying Disc Man from Mars'' is a 1950 Republic Pictures 12-chapter black-and-white science fiction adventure film serial, produced by Franklin Adreon, directed by Fred C. Brannon, that stars Walter Reed, Lois Collier, Gregory Gaye, James Crav ...

'' (1950, Serial) - Truck loader-thug

hs. 7-8 HS or Hs can stand for: Businesses and brands * HS Produkt, a Croatian firearms manufacturer * ''Helsingin Sanomat'', a newspaper in Finland * Hawker Siddeley, aircraft manufacturing group * Henschel & Son, in aircraft prefixes; e.g., Hs 117 * H ...

(uncredited) *''

Soldiers Three ''Soldiers Three'' is a collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling. The three soldiers of the title are Learoyd, Mulvaney and Ortheris, who had also appeared previously in the collection '' Plain Tales from the Hills''. The current version, ...

'' (1951) - Brawler (uncredited) *''

Don Daredevil Rides Again ''Don Daredevil Rides Again'' (1951) is a Republic Movie serial. It makes heavy use of stock footage from Republic's previous Zorro serials. The character of ''Don Daredevil'' (Ken Curtis) was created for this serial as the rights to Zorro b ...

'' (1951, Serial) - Owens (uncredited) *''

Radar Men from the Moon ''Radar Men from the Moon'' is a 1952 black-and-white Republic Pictures' 12-chapter movie serial, the first Commando Cody serial starring newcomer George Wallace as Cody, Aline Towne as his sidekick Joan Gilbert, and serial veteran Roy Barcroft ...

'' (1952, Serial) - Motorist transporting pursuit cop

(uncredited) *''

Fearless Fagan ''Fearless Fagan'' is a 1952 comedy film directed by Stanley Donen and stars Janet Leigh and Carleton Carpenter. It is about a clown who is drafted into the military and tries to sneak his pet lion into the service. The film was inspired by the 12 ...

'' (1952) - Truck Driver (uncredited) *''

Army Bound ''Army Bound'' is a 1952 American drama film directed by Paul Landres and written by Al Martin. The film stars Stanley Clements, Karen Sharpe, Steve Brodie, Jeffrey Stone, Harry Hayden, Lela Bliss and Gil Stratton. The film was released on Oct ...

'' (1952) - Duke Horner *''

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'' (1953) - Jalopy driver (uncredited) *''

Code Two ''Code Two'' is a 1953 American film noir crime film about men training to be motorcycle cops. It stars Ralph Meeker, Sally Forrest, Elaine Stewart, Robert Horton and Keenan Wynn, and was directed by Fred M. Wilcox. Plot Classmates at the ...

'' (1953) - Policeman (uncredited) *''

Canadian Mounties vs. Atomic Invaders ''Canadian Mounties vs Atomic Invaders'' (1953) is a Republic Movie serial starring Bill Henry and both produced and directed by Franklin Adreon. It was the sixty-second serial (of sixty-six) produced by Republic. Despite the title, this is ...

'' (1953, Serial) - Launch heavy # h.6(uncredited) *''

Captain Scarface ''Captain Scarface'' is a 1953 American thriller film directed by Paul Guilfoyle. Plot In the waters off South America, the Soviets torpedo the tramp steamer and banana boat SS ''Baños'' and murder the survivors with the cooperation of the shi ...

'' (1953) - Radio Man, S.S. Banos (uncredited) *''

The Wild One ''The Wild One'' is a 1953 American crime film directed by László Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer. The picture is most noted for the character of Johnny Strabler, portrayed by Marlon Brando, whose persona became a cultural icon of the 1 ...

'' (1953) - Gang Member (uncredited) *''

Gypsy Colt ''Gypsy Colt'' is a 1954 American drama film directed by Andrew Marton and starring Donna Corcoran, Ward Bond and Frances Dee. Shot in Ansco Color, it was produced and distributed by Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film's basic plot w ...

'' (1954) - Bill (uncredited) *'' A Star Is Born'' (1954) - Signboard man #2 (uncredited) *''

Six Bridges to Cross ''Six Bridges to Cross'' or ''6 Bridges to Cross'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Tony Curtis, George Nader and Julie Adams. ''Six Bridges to Cross'' is based upon the famous 1950 Great Brink's ...

'' (1955) - Policeman (uncredited) *''

The Steel Jungle ''The Steel Jungle'' is a 1956 American film noir crime drama directed by Walter Doniger and starring Perry Lopez, Beverly Garland, and Walter Abel. The film was directed and written by Walter Doniger. Produced independently, the film was distri ...

'' (1956) - Truck Driver *'' Don't Go Near the Water'' (1957) - NavyoOfficer on roof (uncredited) *'' The Perfect Furlough'' (1958) - French cart peddler (uncredited) *'' Johnny Rocco'' (1958) - Motorcycle Cop *''

The Rebel Set ''The Rebel Set'' is a 1959 American crime drama film in black and white directed by Gene Fowler Jr. It was later featured and riffed on ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' in Season 4. Plot summary Mr. Tucker (Platt), proprietor of a Los Angel ...

'' (1959) *'' The Shaggy Dog'' (1959) - Stunt driver (uncredited) *'' The Big Operator'' (1959) - Chris Baker (uncredited) *''

The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond ''The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond'' is a 1960 neo-noir crime film directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Ray Danton, Karen Steele and Elaine Stewart. The supporting cast features Warren Oates, Jesse White and Robert Lowery. The picture ...

'' (1960) - Thug (uncredited) *''

Thunder in Carolina ''Thunder in Carolina'' is a 1960 stock car racing film directed by Paul Helmick and starring Rory Calhoun, Alan Hale, Jr., and Connie Hines. Written by Alexander Richards, it contains 1959-vintage stock car race footage. Filmed at a number of ...

'' (1960) - Tommy Webb *''

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'' (1960) - Guard (uncredited) *''

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' is a 1963 American comedy film produced and directed by Stanley Kramer with a story and screenplay by William Rose and Tania Rose. The film, starring Spencer Tracy with an all-star cast of comedians, is a ...

'' (1963) - Stunt Supervisor, stunt driver (uncredited), stunt double (uncredited) *''

The Satan Bug ''The Satan Bug'' is a 1965 American crime science fiction suspense film from United Artists, produced and directed by John Sturges, that stars George Maharis, Richard Basehart, Anne Francis, and Dana Andrews. The screenplay by James Clavell an ...

'' (1965) - First agent at truck crash (uncredited) *''

The Great Race ''The Great Race'' is a 1965 American Technicolor slapstick comedy film starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Natalie Wood, directed by Blake Edwards, written by Arthur A. Ross (from a story by Edwards and Ross), and with music by Henry Mancin ...

'' (1965) - Saloon brawler (uncredited) *''

Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine ''Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine'' is a 1965 American International Pictures comedy film, made in Pathécolor, directed by Norman Taurog. It stars Vincent Price, Frankie Avalon, Dwayne Hickman, Susan Hart and Jack Mullaney, and features F ...

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The Love Bug ''The Love Bug'' is a 1968 American comedy film directed by Robert Stevenson and the first in a franchise by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution that starred an anthropomorphic pearl-white, fabric-sunroofed 19 ...

'' (1968) - Driver (uncredited) *'' The Wrecking Crew'' (1968) - Driver (uncredited) *''

Patton George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II, and the Third United States Army in Franc ...

'' (1970) - Gen. Bradley's driver *''

'' (1971) - Truck driver *'' Walking Tall'' (1973) - Dice player *'' The Taking of Pelham One Two Three'' (1974) - Motorcycle cop (uncredited) *'' Night Moves'' (1975) - Cop (uncredited) *''

Walking Tall Part 2 ''Walking Tall Part 2'' is the 1975 sequel to the crime/ action film, '' Walking Tall''. ''Walking Tall Part 2'' was directed by Earl Bellamy, and produced by Charles A. Pratt. The film stars Bo Svenson as Buford Pusser, replacing Joe Don Baker, ...

'' (1975) - Truck driver (uncredited) *''

Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo ''Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo'' is a 1977 American comedy adventure film and the third installment of ''The Love Bug'' film series made by Walt Disney Productions starring Herbie—the white 1963 Volkswagen racing Beetle with a mind of its own. ...

'' (1977) - Driver *'' The Promise'' (1979) - Truck driver *''

Stroker Ace Alyson Mackenzie Stroker (born June 16, 1987) is an American actress, author and singer. She is the first wheelchair-using actor to appear on a Broadway stage, and also the first to be nominated for and win a Tony Award. Stroker was a finalist on ...

'' (1983) - Truck Driver (uncredited) *''

Christine Christine may refer to: People * Christine (name), a female given name Film * ''Christine'' (1958 film), based on Schnitzler's play ''Liebelei'' * ''Christine'' (1983 film), based on King's novel of the same name * ''Christine'' (1987 fil ...

'' (1983) - Truck driver (uncredited) *''

City Heat ''City Heat'' is a 1984 American buddy-crime-comedy film starring Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds, written by Blake Edwards, and directed by Richard Benjamin. The film was released in North America in December 1984. The pairing of Eastwood and ...

'' (1984) - Roxy driver *''

Messenger of Death ''Messenger of Death'' is a 1988 American crime-action thriller film starring Charles Bronson about an attempt by a water company to start a family feud among fundamentalist Mormons to take the family's land for the company. The movie marks the ...

'' (1988) - Truck driver (uncredited)

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Carey Loftin at the AMA Hall of Fame
{{DEFAULTSORT:Loftin, Carey 1914 births 1997 deaths People from Blountstown, Florida Sportspeople from Hattiesburg, Mississippi Motorcycle racers from Los Angeles Sportspeople from Huntington Beach, California American motorcycle racers Off-road motorcycle racers Enduro riders American stunt performers Male actors from Florida Mechanics (people) Motorcycle stunt performers United States Marines Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)