Person Biography:
Glenn Randall Jr. is a renowned stuntman, stunt actor, and second unit action director with a career spanning over 40 years in the entertainment industry before his retirement in 2000. Born into the industry, Glenn's father, Glenn Randall Sr., was a famous horse trainer who worked on iconic films like "Ben Hur" and trained the horse of Roy Rogers, Trigger.
Glenn's introduction to the world of stunts began when he was 19 years old, helping his father with performances for arenas and international horse shows. He later practiced the craft of stunts for three years and promoted himself as a stuntman, eventually becoming a valuable asset to the industry due to his ability to perform various stunts.
Glenn's career covers a wide range of films, including "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," where he brought the iconic character of Boba Fett to life. He also worked on films like "Cowboys," "Jeramiah Johnson," "Diamonds are Forever," and "Planet of the Apes." As a stunt coordinator, Glenn was responsible for directing elaborate scenes and was an asset to the industry due to his ability to envision, script, and storyboard out elaborate scenes.
Glenn's second unit directing credits include films like "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," "The Jewel of the Nile," "Innerspace," "Midnight Run," "The Mask of Zorro," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," and many more. He also served as Stunt Coordinator on numerous high-profile projects like "Poltergeist," "Time Cop," "Black Stallion," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and many more.
In addition to his work behind the camera, Glenn also had the privilege of appearing on screen as an actor in roles such as a Stormtrooper in "Return of the Jedi," the Flying Wing Mechanic in "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," and various supporting characters in other films.
After retiring, Glenn likens himself to a retired samurai warrior who finds solace in growing bonsai trees and building and working on his horse farm in South Carolina.
