Bob Yerkes

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Bob Yerkes

Bob Yerkes

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Bob Yerkes

Date of Birth: February 11, 1932
Date of Passing: October 01, 2024
Birthplace: Los Angeles County, California

Bob Yerkes was an American stuntman. Beginning a life of acrobatics in the circus at the age of 15, Yerkes went on to work as a stuntman in such films as Back to the Future, Return of the Jedi, and Hook.

Yerkes later hosted stunt training days, on an invitation-only basis at his home in Los Angeles.

Bob Yerkes was an American stuntman. Beginning a life of acrobatics in the circus at the age of 15, Yerkes went on to work as a stuntman in such films as Back to the Future, Return of the Jedi, and Hook.

Yerkes later hosted stunt training days, on an invitation-only basis at his home in Los Angeles.

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