Gayle DeCamp

Gayle spent most of his life in the motion picture industry. While attending the University of Kentucky in Lexington, he became intrigues with the film industry while working part time in a theatre. Just prior to graduating, he packed his bags, boarded a bus and headed for the movie capital of the world - Hollywood. Luckily, his Los Angeles landlady had an understanding brother-in-law Bill Clothier, who helped Gayle to obtain his first job as an extra at RKO studios. His employment was sporadic during those early years, but he accepted any and every job that became available. He became a member of the renowned riding group of Austrian Equestrian Von Opel only because of his persistence in appearing each day for training, and he subsequently became an expert horseman and trick rider performing the difficult Cossack and Roman riding feats. He also became a proficient stunt man, particularly with motorcycles and automobiles. During his career as extra, double and as stunt man, he worked