Bob Yerkes
Also known as Brayton Walter Yerkes
Bob Yerkes, born Brayton Walter Yerkes on February 11, 1932, in Los Angeles County, California, was a versatile figure in the film industry, known for his work as a stunt performer and actor. He began his career in the early 1970s, contributing to various films with his stunt skills.
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Bob Yerkes, born Brayton Walter Yerkes on February 11, 1932, in Los Angeles County, California, was a versatile figure in the film industry, known for his work as a stunt performer and actor. He began his career in the early 1970s, contributing to various films with his stunt skills. Yerkes' first credited role was in the 1979 comedy "H.O.T.S.", followed by stunts in notable films like "The Legend of the Lone Ranger" (1981) and "Psycho II" (1983). He gained significant recognition for his work in the iconic "Back to the Future" (1985), where he performed stunts. Yerkes also had a notable acting role in "Adaptation." (2002), portraying Charles Darwin. His career spanned over three decades, with his final film credit being "What Dreams May Come" in 1998. Yerkes passed away on October 1, 2024…
