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Ernie F. Orsatti

Ernie F. Orsatti

Crew · born 13 February 1940 · Beverly Hills, California, USA

Ernie F. Orsatti (February 13, 1940 – September 12, 2020) was an American stuntman, stunt coordinator and actor born in Beverly Hills, California, the son of St. Louis Cardinals player Ernie Orsatti. He is remembered for a 30-foot fall through a glass skylight in The Poseidon Adventure.

His more than 140 stunt credits include three Death Wish films, Alien Resurrection, Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and the series Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, Charmed and Nip/Tuck, and he acted in The Green Berets and The Mechanic. His son Noon Orsatti also became a stunt coordinator.

Where to start: The Poseidon Adventure (1972).

As actor 11

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Ernie F. Orsatti movie?

By viewer score, The Poseidon Adventure (1972) at 7.2/10.

What are Ernie F. Orsatti’s most popular movies?

The Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure, The Swarm.

How many movies has Ernie F. Orsatti made?

11 films on TMDB, 11 as actor.

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