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Monty Cox

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Monty Cox is a film and television professional with a career of 40 plus years in front of and behind the camera. He is a Master Trainer/Handler, Coordinator, an internationally-recognized animal expert known for his contribution to animals working in the entertainment industry from the Las Vegas gala-extravaganza, "Siegfried and Roy" to the much beloved "Gentle Ben".

Monty Cox served as past President of Africa-USA, before their merger with Marine World and launched his own company, "The Lion Wild Animals Rentals, Inc." supplying services and providing his expertise, along with domestic and exotic animals.

Monty has dealt in the executive branch of the business at the Ivan Tors Studios, while learning the A to Z of production, coming up through the ranks as a Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director with marquee credits as, "Apocalypse Now", "Die Hard", "Hunt For Red October", "Con Air", "Lost Boys", "Goonies", "Mr. Destiny", for the celebrated IMAX forum in "The Magic Box", expanding to the regional, domestic and international commercial arena where Monty's company owned, and trained Exxon Petroleum's famous brand identity tigers, "Taji & Tigre", both recognized in global appearances for the gas and oil industry.

Monty expanded into the creative aspects of writing, producing and directing, working with "A" talent casts as well as his lovable film and TV characters, trademarks such as Gentle Ben, Judy the Chimp & Clarence the "Cross Eyed" Lion for all media markets, as well as live shows from coast to coast in the United States. Cox put an exclamation point to his action career as former president of the internationally known "International Stunt Association".

Monty Cox keeps a steady hand on his animals, continuing to train fierce felines and other animals for on screen performances, maintaining records of personal achievements and recognition with spectacular boat jumps of 60 ft. through the air, exploding through walls of fire in between training and wrestling lions, tigers and bears.

Monty Cox has changed gears and steps into the field of screenwriting and producing with the horror-thriller, "Road Games" where Cox makes an impressionable paw print as the Second Unit Director/Stunt Coordinator in this e-ticket monster franchise.
BornJune 1, 1940
BornJune 1, 1940
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    Known for

    Denzel Washington and Paula Patton in Déjà vu (2006)
    Déjà vu
    7.1
    • Stunts
    • 2006
    F. Murray Abraham in Star Trek : Insurrection (1998)
    Star Trek : Insurrection
    6.4
    • Stunts
    • 1998
    Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in L'Arme fatale (1987)
    L'Arme fatale
    7.6
    • Stunts
    • 1987
    Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher, Seann William Scott, and Marla Sokoloff in Eh mec! Elle est où ma caisse? (2000)
    Eh mec! Elle est où ma caisse?
    5.5
    • Stunts
    • 2000

    Credits

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    Stunts



    • Barry Bostwick, Anika Noni Rose, Michael Jai White, and Erica Ash in Outlaw Johnny Black (2023)
      Outlaw Johnny Black
      5.6
      • stunt performer
      • 2023
    • Elodie Yung in The Cleaning Lady (2022)
      The Cleaning Lady
      7.0
      TV Series
      • stunt utility
      • 2022
    • I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019)
      I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
      8.0
      TV Series
      • stunt performer
      • 2021
    • Curt Clendenin, Jo Osmond, Brittany Belt, Malaak Hattab, Kamilla Alnes, Connor Weil, Jordyn Lucas, Ellie Patrikios, Gemma Brooke Allen, Matt Rife, Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, Ryan Poole, Dogen Eyeler, and Alix Lane in Black Pumpkin (2018)
      Black Pumpkin
      4.3
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2018
    • Jackals (2017)
      Jackals
      4.9
      • stunt performer
      • 2017
    • Tooken (2015)
      Tooken
      3.7
      • stunts
      • 2015
    • Reese Witherspoon and Sofía Vergara in En cavale (2015)
      En cavale
      5.2
      • stunts
      • 2015
    • Don Quixote (2015)
      Don Quixote
      5.3
      • stunt assistant
      • 2015
    • The After (2014)
      The After
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • utility stunts
      • 2014
    • Charlie Sheen, Snoop Dogg, Mike Tyson, Sarah Hyland, Ashley Tisdale, Katt Williams, and Katrina Bowden in Scary Movie 5 (2013)
      Scary Movie 5
      3.6
      • stunt coordinator (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, John Goodman, and Kelly Reilly in Flight (2012)
      Flight
      7.3
      • stunts (as Lamont Cox)
      • 2012
    • Steven Seagal in True Justice (2010)
      True Justice
      4.5
      TV Series
      • stunt rigger (uncredited)
      • 2011
    • Du courage et du cœur (2011)
      Du courage et du cœur
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • utility stunts (uncredited)
      • 2011
    • The Crazies (2010)
      The Crazies
      6.5
      • stunt player
      • 2010
    • Kevin P. Farley in An American Carol (2008)
      An American Carol
      4.0
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2008

    Additional Crew



    • Poster
      Potins mondains & amnésies partielles
      4.5
      • trainer
      • 2001
    • Kim Delaney and Tobin Bell in Serial Killer (1995)
      Serial Killer
      5.1
      Video
      • animal wrangler
      • 1995
    • Pauly Shore in En avant les recrues! (1994)
      En avant les recrues!
      5.0
      • animal supervisor
      • 1994
    • Dracula (1992)
      Dracula
      7.4
      • animal coordinator (uncredited)
      • 1992
    • Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn in Comme un oiseau sur la branche (1990)
      Comme un oiseau sur la branche
      6.0
      • animal coordinator
      • 1990
    • Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in L'Arme fatale 2 (1989)
      L'Arme fatale 2
      7.3
      • animal trainer (uncredited)
      • 1989
    • L'ordre de l'Aigle Noir (1987)
      L'ordre de l'Aigle Noir
      4.5
      • head animal trainer
      • 1987
    • Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in L'Arme fatale (1987)
      L'Arme fatale
      7.6
      • head animal trainer (uncredited)
      • 1987
    • Pulsion homicide (1984)
      Pulsion homicide
      5.8
      • animal trainer
      • 1984
    • Samson and Delilah (1984)
      Samson and Delilah
      5.5
      TV Movie
      • lion trainer
      • 1984
    • Trauma Center (1983)
      Trauma Center
      6.5
      TV Series
      • tiger trainer (uncredited)
      • 1983
    • Linda Evans in Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues (1983)
      Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • animal supplier: lion, tiger and parrots (uncredited)
      • 1983
    • Les yeux de la jungle (1978)
      Les yeux de la jungle
      3.6
      • animal coordinator: leopard
      • 1978
    • Claws (1977)
      Claws
      4.1
      • bear trainer (uncredited)
      • 1977
    • L'incroyable Hulk (1977)
      The Return of the Incredible Hulk
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • owner and trainer: bear (uncredited)
      • 1977

    Actor



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      • Post-production



    • I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019)
      I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
      8.0
      TV Series
      • 2023
    • Tooken (2015)
      Tooken
      3.7
      • Old Man
      • 2015
    • Timothy Olyphant in Justified (2010)
      Justified
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Retiree
      • 2014
    • Rachel Hunter, Gene Bicknell, Nicolette Little, and Scott Terra in Redemption of the Ghost (2002)
      Redemption of the Ghost
      5.3
      • Deputy
      • 2002
    • 3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up (1995)
      3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up
      4.4
      • Thug Fighting Rocky at Indian Ceremony (uncredited)
      • 1995
    • John Cusack in Money for Nothing (1993)
      Money for Nothing
      5.7
      • Frogman
      • 1993
    • Chad Power, Max Elliott Slade, and Michael Treanor in Ninja Kids (1992)
      Ninja Kids
      5.4
      • Man with Garbage Bags (uncredited)
      • 1992
    • Double action (1990)
      Double action
      4.1
      • Sparring Partner
      • 1990
    • Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo in Flic ou zombie (1988)
      Flic ou zombie
      6.1
      • Guard #2
      • 1988
    • Tueur du futur (1987)
      Tueur du futur
      5.6
      TV Movie
      • 1987
    • L'impossible évasion (1986)
      L'impossible évasion
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • Dog Handler (uncredited)
      • 1986
    • Gary Busey and Cynthia Leake in The Bear (1984)
      The Bear
      6.0
      • Trainer (as Lamont Cox)
      • 1984
    • Second Sight: A Love Story (1984)
      Second Sight: A Love Story
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Intruder
      • 1984
    • When the North Wind Blows (1974)
      When the North Wind Blows
      6.7
      • Pavalovich
      • 1974

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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • LaMont Cox
    • Born
      • June 1, 1940
      • Huntington, Indiana, USA
    • Spouse
      • Susan Backlinie(divorced)

    FAQ

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    • How old is Monty Cox?
      85 years old
    • When was Monty Cox born?
      June 1, 1940
    • Where was Monty Cox born?
      Huntington, Indiana, USA
    • What is Monty Cox known for?
      Lethal Weapon, Star Trek: Insurrection, Dude, Where's My Car?, and Deja Vu
    • Is Monty Cox married?
      Yes, to Susan Backlinie

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