We were out of town at a convention when we saw the news that Mr. Kent had passed away and it just put a huge cloud over the rest of the day. I met him at a Cinema Wasteland show way back in 2005, where he was there with Bud Cardos, William Smith, and Greydon Clark, where they talked about the old days doing stunts, and all sorts of crazy stuff in the low budget and independent filmmaking world, as well as with working with Al Adamson. Kent had such great stories, as they all did. A few years later, I learned that Kent had written an autobiography called Shadows & Light: Journeys with Outlaws in Revolutionary Hollywood, that came out in 2009. I immediately ordered it and started reading it when it arrived. I have read a lot of autobiographies before, but never one as entertaining, and definitely not as funny as this one. Kent’s style and use of metaphors made it such an enjoyable experience, plus, hearing all the crazy stories of what they used to do in the stunt world.

I got to meet him at Cinema Wasteland once again in 2018 and got him to sign my copy of his book and told him how much I really enjoyed it. It is amazing what that man has accomplished in his lifetime. So, we were very saddened to hear of his passing, on March 25th. Kent was not only a stuntman, but he was also an actor, director, assistant director, unit production manager, and so much more. Just look through his filmography and you can see. Plus, the part Brad Pitt played in Taratino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) is partially based on Kent.

I would HIGHLY recommend getting his book. You’ll have a blast with it.

Our thoughts go out to his friend and family during this difficult time. But I know that his memory will continue to live on, through his book and the ton of film work he did. Anytime I see his name in the credits, it will immediately bring a smile to my face. Rest in Peace, Mr. Kent.