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Jock Mahoney was born on February 7, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States and was credited as a military officer, television actor and stunt performer. Jock Mahoney died on December 14, 1989 at the age of 70. Schooling on record includes University of Iowa.
My Take
Jock Mahoney belongs to a vanishing breed of performers I genuinely revere: the stuntman who earned his stardom with his own body. Before CGI and wire rigs, he sold action through sweat and risk, anchoring The Range Rider and Yancy Derringer and stepping into Tarzan twice. A Chicago-born University of Iowa man and former military officer, he carried real physical credibility onto the screen. What I value most about figures like him is authenticity of effort. His work reminds me that some of the most thrilling cinema came from people who literally put themselves on the line, and that legacy deserves remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jock Mahoney
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョック・マホニー
- Reading
- じょっく・まほにー
- Born
- February 7, 1919 – December 14, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- military officer / actor / television actor / stunt performer / film actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Iowa
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jock Mahoney born?
Born February 7, 1919.
When did Jock Mahoney die?
Died December 14, 1989, aged 70.
Where was Jock Mahoney from?
Jock Mahoney was from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What did Jock Mahoney do?
Jock Mahoney worked as military officer, actor, television actor, stunt performer, film actor.
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