Lars Lundgren's journey began in the 1960s, when he traded in his firefighter's helmet for a career in stunt work in Sweden, a pioneering move as there were no established professional stuntmen in the country at the time.
As he transitioned into his new profession, Lundgren also dabbled in acting, landing a supporting role in the 1974 film "Rännstensungar".
In 1972, he left his firefighting job to take on a new full-time role as a fencing instructor in a production of "Hamlet" at Dramaten.
After completing his assignment, Lundgren decided to test his luck abroad in the United States, where he connected with A-list celebrities like Jerry Lee Lewis, Brigitte Bardot, and Roger Vadim.
To make ends meet, he took a job as a bartender in Beverly Hills, where he rubbed shoulders with actors and agents, paving the way for a career in Hollywood show business.
Lundgren's success behind the bar led to a string of assignments in major Hollywood movie productions, where he worked alongside A-list stars like Timothy Dalton and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
One of his most notable friendships was with David Carradine, whom he not only worked with as a stunt double for over five years but also considered a personal friend.
In addition to his work as a stuntman, Lundgren also served as a stunt coordinator.
In 2002, Lundgren returned to Sweden with his wife, where he founded the Swedish-American school for stuntmen, cementing his legacy as a pioneer in the industry.
