Jeannie Epper
American stuntwoman and actress (1941–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jean Luann Epper (January 27, 1941 – May 5, 2024) was an American stuntwoman and actress. She performed stunts in over 100 feature films and television series and is perhaps best known as Lynda Carter's stunt double on the 1970s television series Wonder Woman.[2] She was featured in Amanda Micheli's 2004 documentary Double Dare, along with New Zealand stuntwoman and actress Zoë Bell. Entertainment Weekly noted that many consider her "the greatest stuntwoman who's ever lived."[3]
Jeannie Epper | |
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Born | Jean Luann Epper (1941-01-27)January 27, 1941 Glendale, California, U.S. |
Died | May 5, 2024(2024-05-05) (aged 83) Simi Valley, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Stuntwoman, actress |
Years active | 1951–2019 |
Known for | Wonder Woman |
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Children | 3 |
Relatives | Tony Epper (brother) Gary Epper (brother)[1] |
Her acting roles included appearances in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972), Foxy Brown (1974), Switchblade Sisters (1975), Drum (1976), Supernatural (2006), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), and Quarantine (2008).