Michael J. Kleven (August 16, 1933 – June 3, 2026) was a Norwegian-born American second unit director, stuntman, actor, and director.[1]
Max Kleven | |
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| Born | August 16, 1933 Trondheim, Norway |
| Died | June 3, 2026 (aged 92) Valencia, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Second unit director, stuntman, actor, director |
Life and career
editKleven was born in Trondheim, Norway, on August 16, 1933. He is known for his work as a stuntman in the Back to the Future series,[2] Batman Returns, Wild Wild West and Bean. He was also second unit director for Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Back to the Future Part II, Back to the Future Part III, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Batman Forever, and The River Wild.[3][4]
Kleven died in Valencia, California, on June 3, 2026, at the age of 92.[5]
References
edit- ↑ "A New Risk in the World of Film Stunts". Los Angeles Times. September 2, 2003. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Klastorin, Michael; Fox, Michael; Lloyd, Christopher; Zemeckis, Robert; Editions, Insight (February 17, 2026). Back to the Future Ultimate Visual History: Revised and Expanded Edition. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 979-8-3374-0005-1.
- ↑ Dalton, Stephen (October 13, 2013). "The Last Impresario: London Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ McGiffert, David. Best Seat in the House: An Assistant Director Behind the Scenes of Feature Films. BearManor Media.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike (June 4, 2026). "Max Kleven, Stuntman, Second-Unit Director on 'Rollerball,' 'Batman Returns' and 'The River Wild,' Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
External links
edit- Max Kleven at IMDb
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