Hollywood stuntman Paul Nuckles talks about his career

Published 2013-02-18
Former Hollywood stuntman Paul Knuckles talks about his career in this raw interview footage. Aside from working on several of the most memorable films of the 1960s and 1970s, Knuckles was also stunt coordinator for the entire runs of CHiPs and Miami Vice.

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All Comments (16)
  • @lizzybesmiling
    Wow my mom's aunt Lizzy was his mother. I remember my grandmother going with her to California to the Hollywood studios years ago. Aunt Lizzy was so proud of him.
  • @Silvertone58
    The Dating Game with Farrah Fawcett brought me here. Also he has an appearance in Mitchell, with Joe Don Baker
  • You all will not believe this but I have his harley davidson he bought when he came back from Hollywood . So when he had to go back to Cali. He sold it to a man in Greeneville and that's who I bought it off off and I have the original title with Paul Nuckles name on it. 100% for real the bike runs and looks great!!!! Thank you Mr. Nuckles rest in peace and I've willed that harley to my grandson, it will always be in my family!!!!!!!
  • @JeffPruittstunts
    This man is one of the legends I looked up to. He's the real deal.
  • @budekins542
    He coordinated soo many memorable stunts on Chips!
  • @Tommck24
    I have know Paul or better known as "Knuckles" from the age of 2 or 3.  Finding this video inspired me to look further into find him and I am 52....!  Reconnecting has been great.  Not that I have spoken much to Paul...he was my mom's best buddy's in the 60's, and they are talking all the time now - great.  My fondest memories were when Paul would load me on the back of his bike and open the front of the door to the bar "The Saks Club", he would rev his bike...make a str8 line through the bar and pop a wheelie!  I used to beg him to do that all the time.  I also believe that my time spent with him on the back lot at Warner Burbank on the set of "Rat Patrol" was really the best.  I loved being with the crew and play on the lot....So happy to have a great man back in our families life!
  • @MGNuckles
    From one Nuckles to another! Peace!
  • Good by old friend. You were great to be with. Thanks for the memories.  Joie Chitwood
  • My dear friend Paul Knuckles- I will miss you dear. You where one of my dear mentors and always treated me well. Worked me all through the seasons of Chips. We have so many stories and laughs with all of us working for you. We had a very special bond my friend, you will be missed. There is no one like you or ever will be. We had the best times on Chips and Triangle Factory show and every show we ever worked on. You where king my friend. I learned so much from you. So many are greatful for you and your knowledge and belief in their abilities. You gave me my first car roll over like so many other women.YOU where an amazing talent ! I adore you and will miss you. RIP my dear dear friend- THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAD DONE FOR US! The Mexican connection.
  • I remember Paul from the dating game show.He almost got to spend a weekend with Farrah Fawcett
  • Daddy, it's been a long time since we hugged. But, I know you are with me every step of the way. I love you 😘❤️ Daddy . Nucks 1. Paula Desiree . Aka Stink
  • @zagzill
    Paul Knuckles has passed away and he will be missed, But Im happy to say i knew him and will miss him to rest of our family your in my prayers call me if you need me god bless
  • @kittysusca
    Didn't he appear on the Dating Game when he was very young up against two other stuntmen competing for Farrah Fawcett before she was famous either? Gotta be the same guy! Sorry he's gone.He was pretty cool.