Kennedy, Fred, 1909-1958

Fred Kennedy was a character and stunt actor known for his more than twenty-five years of experience. Born on December 22, 1909 in Ainsworth, Nebraska, Kennedy performed stunts in films including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), Red River (1948), and the Howard Hughes-produced The Conqueror (1956).

Kennedy died on December 05, 1958 in Natchioches, Louisiana while filming The Horse Soldiers.

Sources:

"Fred Kennedy, 48, Dead: Stunt Man Killed in Fall From Horse on Film Set." Los Angeles Times. December 06, 1958.

"Fred Kennedy." Find a Grave. August 09, 2006. Accessed October 27, 2021. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15199459/fred-kennedy