Bud Ekins

Biography

James Sherwin "Bud" Ekins was a renowned American stuntman and motorcycle racer, best known for his work on classic films like The Great Escape and Bullitt. As a skilled stunt double for Steve McQueen during the filming of The Great Escape, he performed a legendary motorcycle stunt that remains iconic to this day. Ekins' expertise extended beyond stunts, as he also pioneered desert racing and was inducted into multiple motorsports halls of fame.