Joe Gray (actor)

Joe Gray (May 5, 1912 – March 15, 1971) was an American boxer, actor, and stuntman.

Joe Gray
Born(1912-05-05)May 5, 1912
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 15, 1971(1971-03-15) (aged 58)
OccupationActor, stuntman, boxer
Years active1937-1971; his death

Biography

Gray made appearances in over 110 films in numerous uncredited roles, including 10 of Frank Sinatra's films and 32 of Dean Martin's films. He was a technical adviser on boxing films for John Garfield, Elvis Presley, Jeff Chandler, James Cagney, George Raft, Tony Curtis, and Kirk Douglas, among others.[1]

As a boxer, he compiled a professional boxing record of 8-3-2 with 3 knockout wins. In his private life he was a close friend of the writer Henry Miller. After Gray's death, Miller dedicated a chapter of his 1973 book, My Bike and Other Friends, to Gray.[1]

Gray was the brother of Mack Gray and uncle of the artist Martin Abrahams and great-uncle of actor Jon Abrahams. Gray died in Mexico while on location making a film in Durango. He was 58 years old.

Selected filmography

References

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