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Max Kleven, Stuntman and Second-Unit Director, Dies at 92
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Mike Barnes · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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Key points
- Max Kleven was a Norwegian ski jumper who transitioned into film work.
- He worked as a stuntman and second-unit director on several notable films.
- Kleven contributed to movies including 'Rollerball,' 'Batman Returns,' and 'The River Wild.'
- He also worked on 'Naked City,' 'Silent Movie,' and the 'Back to the Future' trilogy.
- Kleven passed away at the age of 92.
Max Kleven, a Norwegian ski jumper who later worked as a stuntman and second-unit director, has died at 92. He contributed to films such as 'Rollerball,' 'Batman Returns,' and 'The River Wild.' Kleven also worked on 'Naked City,' 'Silent Movie,' the 'Back to the Future' trilogy, and 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.'
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