Biography
When Norman Howell was fourteen years old his rodeo career landed him an acting part in the 1971 film The Cowboys. He was taught how to throw his first movie punch by the legendary John Wayne, who along with Yakima Canutt, were the innovators of the modern movie fight. This planted the seed that Norman may prefer stunt work over acting roles. Soon after, his career took off. He doubled John Travolta, Richard Chamberlain, Peter O'Toole, Bruce Willis, Mark Harmon, Dirk Benedict, and was Roger Moore's stunt-double in 007. Norman's stunt coordinator career started with Footloose and then Kevin Costner gave this nominee his first big break as a stunt coordinator on Dances with Wolves and as 2nd unit director in The Bodyguard, Open Range and Mr. Brooks. Norman Howell's professionalism, creativity and execution has earned him a place among the top stunt coordinators and second unit directors in the industry.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Feel The Noise
Character: Notch
MOVIE • 2007
Dances with Wolves: The Creation of an Epic
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2003
Desperate Measures
Character: Kellen, Burnt Cop
MOVIE • 1998
L.A. Confidential
Character: Officer / Detective at Hollywood Station
MOVIE • 1997
Wyatt Earp
Character: Johnny Ringo
MOVIE • 1994
Joshua Tree
Character: Rowdy #1
MOVIE • 1993
Red Shoe Diaries
Character: Zoner
TV • 1992
The Making of 'Dances with Wolves'
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1990
They Live
Character: Blonde Haired Cop
MOVIE • 1988
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1988
The A-Team
Character: M.P. #2
TV • 1983
The Cowboys
Character: Cowboy Weedy
MOVIE • 1972
Crew
Crew Credits
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Role: Stunt Coordinator
MOVIE • 2024
The Highwaymen
Role: Stunt Double
MOVIE • 2019
Furious 7
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2015
This Is 40
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2012
Least Among Saints
Role: Stunt Coordinator
MOVIE • 2012
Water for Elephants
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2011
The Rainbow Tribe
Role: Stunt Coordinator
MOVIE • 2008
Rush Hour 3
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2007
Mr. Brooks
Role: Second Unit Director
MOVIE • 2007
Mr. Brooks
Role: Stunt Coordinator
MOVIE • 2007
Death Proof
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2007
Planet Terror
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2007
Sin City
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2005
First Daughter
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2004
Spartan
Role: Stunt Double
MOVIE • 2004
The Rundown
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2003
Open Range
Role: Stunt Coordinator
MOVIE • 2003
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2003
The Hunted
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2003
Laurel Canyon
Role: Stunts
MOVIE • 2003