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Fay Alexander

1924 – 2000

American circus acrobat and stunt man

Circus performer Stunt double
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About Fay Alexander

Lived 1924 – 2000 (aged 75). Fay Alexander was an American circus performer and stunt double.

Fay L. Alexander (October 19, 1924 - July 16, 2000) was a stunt man and circus acrobat. He was one of the first trapeze artists to perform a triple somersault (a trick noteworthy for fatal attempts). Alexander performed it routinely. In Hollywood, he performed stunts for Tony Curtis and Doris Day and was in several movies about circus life.

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Who was Fay Alexander?

American circus acrobat and stunt man (1924-2000)

When was Fay Alexander born?

Fay Alexander was born on 19 October 1924 in Seattle.

When did Fay Alexander die?

Fay Alexander died on 16 July 2000 in Sarasota.

What was Fay Alexander's occupation?

Fay Alexander was a circus performer and stunt double.

What nationality was Fay Alexander?

Fay Alexander was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fay Alexander

· Wikidata: Q16014812

· DBpedia: Fay Alexander

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