Robert W. Tessier (June 2, 1934 â€" October 11, 1990) was an American
actor and stuntman who was best known for playing heavy, menacing
characters in films and on television.Born in Lowell, Massachusetts,
of Algonquian descent, Tessier served as a paratrooper in the Korean
War earning both a Silver Star and Purple Heart.Tessier was an
accomplished motorcycle rider doing stunts in the circus. These skills
helped him secure his first film role in The Born Losers directed by
Tom Laughlin.With his shaven head, size and threatening appearance,
Tessier went on to play a series of villainous roles on both TV and in
film. He later formed a stunt troupe called Stunts Unlimited with
director Hal Needham.
actor and stuntman who was best known for playing heavy, menacing
characters in films and on television.Born in Lowell, Massachusetts,
of Algonquian descent, Tessier served as a paratrooper in the Korean
War earning both a Silver Star and Purple Heart.Tessier was an
accomplished motorcycle rider doing stunts in the circus. These skills
helped him secure his first film role in The Born Losers directed by
Tom Laughlin.With his shaven head, size and threatening appearance,
Tessier went on to play a series of villainous roles on both TV and in
film. He later formed a stunt troupe called Stunts Unlimited with
director Hal Needham.
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