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'''Edward Louis Joseph "Eddie" Hice''' (March 1, 1930 – March 12, 2015) was an American stuntman, stunt coordinator, and actor who portrayed an [[Unnamed biker|unnamed (and uncredited) biker]] in [[Willy]] and [[Donzo]]'s motorcycle gang in "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]." His appearance in the episode was identified through computer-aided facial recognition technology. | '''Edward Louis Joseph "Eddie" Hice''' (March 1, 1930 – March 12, 2015) was an American stuntman, stunt coordinator, and actor who portrayed an [[Unnamed biker|unnamed (and uncredited) biker]] in [[Willy]] and [[Donzo]]'s motorcycle gang in "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]." His appearance in the episode was identified through computer-aided facial recognition technology. | ||
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
Born in Los Angeles, California, Hice proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946 to 1949.<ref group="external" name=" | Born in Los Angeles, California, Hice proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946 to 1949.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary">{{cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/signalscv/name/edward-hice-obituary?id=16967558|title=Edward Hice Obituary|publisher=The Santa Clarita Valley Signal|date=March 29, 2015|accessdate=November 8, 2025}}</ref> After his military service, Hice began his entertainment career in the 1950s with early acting appearances in television shows such as ''[[w:The Texan (TV series)|The Texan]]'' and ''[[w:Bonanza|Bonanza]]''.<ref group="external" name="startrek_remembering_eddie_hice">{{cite web|url=https://www.startrek.com/news/remembering-actor-stuntman-eddie-hice|title=Remembering Actor & Stuntman Eddie Hice|publisher=StarTrek.com|date=March 2015|accessdate=November 8, 2025}}</ref> | ||
Hice's career as a professional stuntman began in 1967 with uncredited stunt work on major Hollywood productions including ''[[w:Bonnie and Clyde (film)|Bonnie and Clyde]]'', ''[[w:Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|Planet of the Apes]]'', and ''[[w:M*A*S*H (film)|M*A*S*H]]''.<ref group="external" name=" | Hice's career as a professional stuntman began in 1967 with uncredited stunt work on major Hollywood productions including ''[[w:Bonnie and Clyde (film)|Bonnie and Clyde]]'', ''[[w:Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|Planet of the Apes]]'', and ''[[w:M*A*S*H (film)|M*A*S*H]]''.<ref group="external" name="startrek_remembering_eddie_hice" /> Over a career spanning more than 48 years in the motion picture industry, he established himself as one of Hollywood's most reliable stunt performers, working as a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second unit director.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary" /> | ||
Throughout his extensive career, Hice accumulated over 80 stunt credits and 30 acting credits.<ref group="external" name=" | Throughout his extensive career, Hice accumulated over 80 stunt credits and 30 acting credits.<ref group="external" name="imdb_eddie_hice_biography">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0382554/|title=Eddie Hice|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 8, 2025}}</ref> His notable film work included major productions such as ''[[w:Escape from New York|Escape from New York]]'' (1981), ''[[w:They Live|They Live]]'' (1988), ''[[w:RoboCop 2|RoboCop 2]]'' (1990), ''[[w:Repo Man (film)|Repo Man]]'' (1984), ''[[w:A View to a Kill|A View to a Kill]]'' (1985), ''[[w:Glory (1989 film)|Glory]]'' (1989), ''[[w:Big Momma's House|Big Momma's House]]'' (2000), and ''[[w:Matilda (1996 film)|Matilda]]'' (1996).<ref group="external" name="startrek_remembering_eddie_hice" /> His final professional work was on the 2007 film ''[[w:Georgia Rule|Georgia Rule]]''.<ref group="external" name="imdb_eddie_hice_biography" /> | ||
=== Science Fiction Contributions === | === Science Fiction Contributions === | ||
Hice made significant contributions to several science fiction franchises throughout his career. He is perhaps best known among science fiction fans for his work in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, where he appeared in the ''[[w:Star Trek: The Original Series|Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' third season episodes "[[w:Day of the Dove|Day of the Dove]]" and "[[w:Wink of an Eye|Wink of an Eye]]" as an uncredited security guard.<ref group="external" name=" | Hice made significant contributions to several science fiction franchises throughout his career. He is perhaps best known among science fiction fans for his work in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, where he appeared in the ''[[w:Star Trek: The Original Series|Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' third season episodes "[[w:Day of the Dove|Day of the Dove]]" and "[[w:Wink of an Eye|Wink of an Eye]]" as an uncredited security guard.<ref group="external" name="startrek_remembering_eddie_hice" /> He also performed stunt work in ''[[w:Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home|Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home]]'' (1986), where he portrayed a Mercy Hospital patient.<ref group="external" name="startrek_remembering_eddie_hice" /> | ||
In addition to his ''Star Trek'' work, Hice performed stunts in all four of the original ''[[w:Planet of the Apes (film series)|Planet of the Apes]]'' films (1968, 1970, 1972, and 1973).<ref group="external" name=" | In addition to his ''Star Trek'' work, Hice performed stunts in all four of the original ''[[w:Planet of the Apes (film series)|Planet of the Apes]]'' films (1968, 1970, 1972, and 1973).<ref group="external" name="startrek_remembering_eddie_hice" /> His science fiction credits also included work on films such as ''[[w:The Beastmaster|The Beastmaster]]'' (1982), ''[[w:Wild Wild West|Wild Wild West]]'' (1999), and the animated film ''[[w:The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|The Lord of the Rings]]'' (1978), in which he provided voice work as a character actor.<ref group="external" name="imdb_eddie_hice_full_credits">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0382554/fullcredits|title=Eddie Hice - Full Cast & Crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 8, 2025}}</ref> | ||
=== Television Work === | === Television Work === | ||
Beyond his film work, Hice maintained an active television career with numerous guest appearances and stunt work. His television credits included appearances in classic shows such as ''[[w:Get Smart|Get Smart]]'', ''[[w:S.W.A.T. (1975 TV series)|S.W.A.T.]]'', ''[[w:Little House on the Prairie (TV series)|Little House on the Prairie]]'' (as Roy Collins in "Soldier's Return"), ''[[w:The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp|The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp]]'' (multiple appearances in various henchman roles), and ''[[w:The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!|The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!]]'' (1988), in which he appeared as a criminal at a police station and a baseball fan.<ref group="external" name=" | Beyond his film work, Hice maintained an active television career with numerous guest appearances and stunt work. His television credits included appearances in classic shows such as ''[[w:Get Smart|Get Smart]]'', ''[[w:S.W.A.T. (1975 TV series)|S.W.A.T.]]'', ''[[w:Little House on the Prairie (TV series)|Little House on the Prairie]]'' (as Roy Collins in "Soldier's Return"), ''[[w:The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp|The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp]]'' (multiple appearances in various henchman roles), and ''[[w:The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!|The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!]]'' (1988), in which he appeared as a criminal at a police station and a baseball fan.<ref group="external" name="imdb_eddie_hice_full_credits" /> | ||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Hice was married twice during his lifetime, first to Patty Elder and later to Dianne L. Wilson, whom he married in 1981.<ref group="external" name=" | Hice was married twice during his lifetime, first to Patty Elder and later to Dianne L. Wilson, whom he married in 1981.<ref group="external" name="imdb_eddie_hice_biography" /> He remained married to Dianne for 34 years until his death.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary" /> The couple had two children together.<ref group="external" name="imdb_eddie_hice_biography" /> | ||
Hice was the father of stuntman [[w:Freddie Hice|Freddie Hice]], who followed in his father's footsteps and performed stunts in films such as ''[[w:RoboCop (1987 film)|RoboCop]]'' (1987), ''[[w:Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man]]'' (2008), and ''[[w:Cowboys & Aliens|Cowboys & Aliens]]'' (2011), as well as in ''[[w:Star Trek V: The Final Frontier|Star Trek V: The Final Frontier]]''.<ref group="external" name=" | Hice was the father of stuntman [[w:Freddie Hice|Freddie Hice]], who followed in his father's footsteps and performed stunts in films such as ''[[w:RoboCop (1987 film)|RoboCop]]'' (1987), ''[[w:Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man]]'' (2008), and ''[[w:Cowboys & Aliens|Cowboys & Aliens]]'' (2011), as well as in ''[[w:Star Trek V: The Final Frontier|Star Trek V: The Final Frontier]]''.<ref group="external" name="startrek_remembering_eddie_hice" /> He was also the father of daughter Lori Hice and the grandfather of stuntwoman Cassidy Hice and stuntman Dylan Hice, continuing the family's legacy in the stunt profession.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary" /> He was survived by his sister Mary Jo Ortega and five grandchildren: Dylan Christal Hice, Ronan Hice, Dustin Hice, Cassidy Hice, and Dylan V. Hice.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary" /> | ||
Outside of his professional work, Hice was known for his deep love of animals, particularly horses and dogs.<ref group="external" name=" | Outside of his professional work, Hice was known for his deep love of animals, particularly horses and dogs.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary" /> His obituary noted that "there wasn't an animal that did not love him," reflecting his gentle nature and connection with animals, which likely served him well in his stunt work involving horses and animal coordination.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary" /> | ||
Hice passed away on March 12, 2015, at Olive View Hospital in Sylmar, California, after a brief illness, at the age of 85.<ref group="external" name=" | Hice passed away on March 12, 2015, at Olive View Hospital in Sylmar, California, after a brief illness, at the age of 85.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary" /> A celebration of life service was held on April 18, 2015, at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, California.<ref group="external" name="santa_clarita_signal_obituary" /> | ||
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