Robert Tessier
Actor

Robert Tessier Net Worth

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Robert Tessier was an actor and stuntman of Algonquian Indian descent, born in Lowell, Massachusetts on June 2, 1934. He served in the US Armed Forces in Korea, earning a Silver Star and Purple Heart, and was an accomplished motorcycle rider and circus stunt performer. His breakthrough came in 1967 with The Born Losers, and he went on to appear in many films and TV shows, often playing menacing villains. He was best known for his role as Jim Henry in the 1975 Charles Bronson film Hard Times. He also formed "Stunts Unlimited" with fellow stunt performers Hal Needham, Glenn R. Wilder and Ronnie Rondell Jr. Tessier passed away from cancer in 1990 at the age of 56.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Stunts, Assistant Director
Birth Day June 02, 1934
Birth Place  Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Died On October 11, 1990(1990-10-11) (aged 56)\nLowell, Massachusetts, USA
Birth Sign Cancer
Cause of death Cancer
Occupation Actor, Stuntman

💰 Net worth: $6 Million (2024)

Robert Tessier, a renowned actor, stuntsman, and assistant director in the United States, has achieved considerable success throughout his career. With numerous notable film credits to his name, he has become a familiar face in the industry. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be an impressive $6 million. This substantial wealth is a testament to his talent, professionalism, and ability to captivate audiences with his performances. From his early roles to his later work behind the scenes, Robert Tessier has made a lasting impact on the entertainment world and continues to be celebrated for his contributions.

Biography/Timeline

1974

Although Tessier starred in many films and TV roles over his career, probably two of his best remembered film roles were as the menacing, karate-wielding convict "Connie Shokner" in the 1974 comedy-drama The Longest Yard with Burt Reynolds (whom he counted as one of his friends) and as Kevin in The Deep. He also played a bare knuckle fighter in the Charles Bronson film Hard Times.

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Tags 1934 births 1990 deaths 20th-century American male actors American male film actors American stunt performers Recipients of the Silver Star Actors from Lowell, Massachusetts American people of Native American descent United States Army soldiers American army personnel of the Korean War Deaths from cancer in Massachusetts

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