Dick Cangey
Richard Melvin Cangey (July 9, 1933 – October 29, 2003) was an American stunt performer and actor.
Early life[]
Cangey was born in Mahoningtown, Pennsylvania.[1] After graduating from New Castle High School in 1951, he moved to nearby Cleveland, Ohio to pursue a career in boxing.[2]
Career[]
Cangey was a Hollywood stuntman. He was among the stock company of stuntmen employed on the 1960s Western television series, The Wild Wild West. He was occasionally credited as an actor on the show, often acting as a henchman.
He landed bit parts in various other American TV series such as Gunsmoke, Mannix, and Vega$.
Personal life[]
At age 70, Cangey died in Orange County, California.[1]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-1969 | The Wild Wild West | Henchman / Heavy / Guard | 49 episodes, Uncredited |
| 1975 | Capone | Extra | Uncredited |
Notes[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Dick Cangey at IMDb
- ^ Richard Cangey biography at his site, Inside the WWWest
External links[]
- Inside the Wild Wild West, website of Cangey's
- Dick Cangey at IMDb
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