Marc Akerstream
Canadian actor (1954–1998)
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Marc Akerstream (May 24, 1954 – August 15, 1998) was a Canadian stuntman and actor.[1] He was best known for his role as gang leader Tony in the 1995 film Rumble in the Bronx, starring Jackie Chan.
Born24 May 1954
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Died15 August 1998 (aged 44)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Causeof deathHead trauma
OthernamesMark Akerstream
Marc Akerstream | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 May 1954 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | 15 August 1998 (aged 44) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Cause of death | Head trauma |
| Other names | Mark Akerstream |
| Occupations | Stunt performer, stunt coordinator, actor |
| Years active | 1988–1998 |
He died of head injuries while on the set of the Canadian television series The Crow: Stairway to Heaven. The accident occurred during filming at Minaty Bay, Vancouver, British Columbia, when he was hit by flying debris while observing an explosion of a rowboat.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Crackerjack | Hood #4 | |
| 1995 | Rumble in the Bronx | Tony | |
| 1995 | Cyberjack | Sol | |
| 1997 | Exception to the Rule | Hooded Killer | Uncredited |
| 1997 | Wounded | Agent Waring | |
| 1998 | Shattered Image | Man in Motorboat | (final film role) |
