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This article's subject relates to Season 1 of 24.This article's subject relates to Season 2 of 24.This is a production article written from an out-of-universe perspective

Edward Donno (July 24, 1935October 19, 2014; age 79) was the stunt co-ordinator for 24 during the first two years of the show. He was also he second unit director for 2 episodes of Season 1, and appeared as Clancy Moore in a mugshot during an episode of Season 1.

Biography and career[]

Donno was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During his youth, he wanted to be a singer. While visiting childhood friend Frankie Avalon in Texas, on the set of John Wayne's 1960 film The Alamo, Donno was asked to stand in as a horse rider, despite not having experience. Wayne was so impressed by Donno's determination that he asked for him to stay, and the two became friends. Donno worked with Wayne on films like Chisum and Big Jake.[1]

Since then, Donno has made a career as a prolific stunt performer and coordinator. He has worked on films like Scarface, Big Trouble in Little China, Lethal Weapon 2, Die Hard 2, Gone in 60 Seconds, Daredevil, and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Aside of films, Donno has also worked on TV shows like The A-Team, Supernatural, and Tucker's Witch.

Donno's son, Tony, is also a prolific stunt performer. Eddy passed away in his sleep on October 19, 2014. He was 79 years old.

Role on 24[]

Donno was the stunt co-ordinator for 24 during the first two years of the show. His role was taken over by Gregory J. Barnett midway through Season 2. He was also he second unit director for 2 episodes of Season 1.

In Day 1: 3:00pm-4:00pm, Eddy appeared as Clancy Moore, one of the suspected associates of Ira Gaines that Ted Paulson showed to Kim and Teri Bauer. His picture was directly below Ray Mercer's thumbnail.

Eddy's son, Tony Donno, was also a stunt performer on the show, appearing in many episodes.

24 credits[]

Stunt co-ordinator

Second Unit Director

Clancy Moore

24-related appearances[]

References[]

  1. Welkos, Robert (June 26, 2005). It's a life of hard knocks. LA Times. Retrieved on July 24, 2017.

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