Lila Finn
| Lila Finn | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Lila Shanley November 28, 1909 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Died |
November 15, 1996 (aged 86)[1] Santa Monica, California,[2] United States |
| Occupation |
Actress Stunt woman |
| Children | Barry E. Shanley[2] |
Lila Finn (born Lila Shanley)[2] was an American actress and stunt woman who performed in films for almost six decades[2] and was known for such films as Gone with the Wind,[2] It's a Wonderful Life,[2] Blazing Saddles, The Goonies, Drum, The Towering Inferno, Suburban Commando, The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear[2] and The Poseidon Adventure.[1]
Finn was also an athlete who competed on the U.S. women's volleyball team from 1955 to 1960.[1] At the age 50 Finn was awarded a silver medal in the 1959 Pan American Games in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
Finn died from heart failure on November 15, 1996 at age 86.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Lila Finn". The New York Times.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Lila Shanley; Veteran Stuntwoman". Los Angeles Times. November 20, 1996.
External links
- Lila Finn at the Internet Movie Database
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