Ernie F. Orsatti
Ernie Orsatti was an American stuntman, actor, and second unit director. Born in Beverly Hills, California, Ernie F. Orsatti started in the film industry at the age of sixteen. His mother, Inez Gorman, was a noted opera singer. His father, Ernie Orsatti, was a famous baseball player who played for The St. Louis Cardinals, known as "the gas house gang". The surname Orsatti name has been associated with Hollywood for decades, starting with the Orsatti agency, during the "Golden Age" of Hollywood.
Acting
Movie
The Towering Inferno
as Mark Powers
1974
Movie
The Poseidon Adventure
as Terry
1972
TV
The Incredible Hulk
as Phil Haze
1977
Movie
The Swarm
as Duty Officer
1978
Movie
The Green Berets
as Sgt. Don Ross (uncredited)
1968
TV
Hill Street Blues
as Officer (uncredited)
1981
TV
Hill Street Blues
as Officer Opening Cell (uncredited)
1981
TV
Hill Street Blues
as Bank Robber (uncredited)
1981
TV
Hill Street Blues
as Cop (uncredited)
1981
TV
The Greatest American Hero
as Bob Baron
1981
Movie
The Stone Killer
as Gunman (uncredited)
1973
TV
Falcon Crest
as Hood
1981
Movie
The Last American Hero
as Davie Baer
1973
TV
Alice in Wonderland
as Bill
1985
Movie
Sky Riders
as Joe
1976
Movie
Defiance
1980
Movie
Viva Knievel!
as Norman Clark (as Ernie Orsatti)
1977
Movie
The Acid Eaters
as Ollie
1968
TV
Hawkins
as Sonny Bartlow
1973
Movie
Cult Culture: The Poseidon Adventure
as Himself
2003
Crew
Movie
American History X
Stunt Coordinator
1998
Movie
Alien Resurrection
Stunt Coordinator
1997
Movie
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Stunts
1998
Movie
Primal Fear
Stunt Coordinator
1996
Movie
Doctor Dolittle
Stunt Coordinator
1998
Movie
Cheaper by the Dozen
Stunt Coordinator
2003
TV
Charmed
Stunt Coordinator
1998
Movie
Men of Honor
Stunt Coordinator
2000
Movie
Big Momma's House
Stunt Coordinator
2000
Movie
Hot Shots!
Stunt Coordinator
1991
Movie
The Pink Panther
Second Unit Director
2006
Movie
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Stunt Coordinator
1993