Alan Robert Gibbs, a renowned stuntman and stunt coordinator, was born on November 24, 1940, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, Florida. Prior to embarking on a career as a daredevil stuntman in the mid-1960s, Gibbs spent time working as a bartender at the esteemed restaurant Edna Earle's Fog Cutter in Los Angeles, California.
It was during this period that he struck up a close friendship with his neighbor and fellow stuntman, Charles Bail, which ultimately led him to pursue his lifelong passion for stunts. Gibbs went on to become a sought-after double for numerous notable actors, including the illustrious Burt Reynolds, the talented Dustin Hoffman, the rugged Charles Bronson, and the legendary Jack Nicholson.
Gibbs' impressive career was marked by numerous achievements, including the founding of the International Stunt Association in 1980. This fraternal organization aimed to bring together like-minded individuals who shared a passion for the art of stunting.
Tragically, Gibbs' life was cut short when he succumbed to cancer at the age of 47 on March 18, 1988, in Los Angeles, California.
