The stunt driver, actor, and filmmaker is known for his 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds, though he starred in several other action films as well. He was killed in an accident while filming Gone in 60 Seconds 2 (which was never completed) in 1989. His widow, Denice Shakarian Halicki, produced the remake of Gone in 60 Seconds in 2000 with Jerry Bruckheimer, with Nicolas Cage as the star.