“He also did almost all of the stunt driving in his movies.”
Yes, a very accomplished stunt driver. He made popular what is now called “The Jim Rockford” maneuver. (Back up fast and spin the car around in the other direction)
A “Crazy Ivan” if you will.
He was great in “Grand Prix”. A role originally offered to Steve McQueen.
RIP James Garner.
Always loved the Rockford Files.
Saw a long interview with the man and he seemed like a regular guy who didn’t take himself too seriously. No matter his politics impossible not to respect his contribution to the war effort in WWII and in Korea.