Robert Tessier (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Robert W. Tessier (June 2, 1934 - October 11, 1990) was an American actor and stuntman who was best known for playing heavy, menacing characters on film and television. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts of Algonquian descent, Tessier served as a paratrooper in the Korean War earning both a Silver Star and Purple Heart. Tessier was an accomplished motorcycle rider doing stunts in the circus. These skills helped him secure his first movie role in The Born Losers directed by Tom Laughlin. With his shaven head, size and threatening-looking appearance, Tessier went on to play a series of villainous roles on both TV and in film. He later formed a stunt troupe called Stunts Unlimited with director Hal Needham.