Lightning Bear
Lightning Bear worked in film as a stunt performer and special effects artist, credited in three productions during a brief documented span. Born on October 7, 1947 in Houston, Texas, Bear appeared as an uncredited Stormtrooper in Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, roles associated with physical performance under costume.
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Lightning Bear worked in film as a stunt performer and special effects artist, credited in three productions during a brief documented span. Born on October 7, 1947 in Houston, Texas, Bear appeared as an uncredited Stormtrooper in Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, roles associated with physical performance under costume. Earlier, Bear is listed for stunts in Bullitt, a film known for its car chase sequences and stunt work.
Bear’s contributions fall within the stunt and special effects departments, where performers execute or support action sequences and physical scenes. The credited appearances are minor and uncredited, typical of stunt roles in large ensemble productions. Bear died on June 11, 2011.
