A former UCLA footballer, he earned a BA in geography at UCLA in 1951 before going on to play pro football for Canada.
Born in Calgary, Canada, but moved to Los Angeles with his mother and brother, George Jenson, at age 7 and attended South Gate High School.
Canadian-born pro footballer-turned-stuntman-turned-character actor, best known for his film and TV heavies in late 60s and 70s westerns and crime stories.
Doubled for Robert Mitchum.
First wife, Barbara Dionysius, was his college sweetheart. They had three children: Martin Jensen, Morgan Jensen and Sasha Jenson.
Had an affinity for the ocean -- fishing, camping, diving.
In addition to his second wife, three sons and brother, he was survived by seven grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
Joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 during WWII and served on a destroyer in the Pacific.
Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Actors Branch).
Met his second wife, European actress Marina Petrova (aka Marina Petrowa), while filming The Great Escape (1963) in Germany.
Played Roman Polanski's henchman in the famous knife-to-the-nose sequence with Jack Nicholson in Chinatown (1974).
Played football for UCLA, then professionally for the Calgary Stampeders and the Montreal Alouettes.
Was a Western All-Star in the Canadian Football League in 1954.
Was the first man beaten up by Caine on "Kung Fu" (1972).
While playing professional football in Canada (Calgary Stampeders, B.C. Lions), he was utilized as a stunt double for River of No Return (1954) starring Robert Mitchum. Moved to Hollywood thereafter to do stunt work and eventually took on a number of bit roles.