The stunt driver, who was involved in an astonishing 1400+ films, had been in intensive care since the beginning of January after contracting COVID-19.
Rémy Julienne began his film career began in 1964 when he was a stunt double for Jean Marais in Famtomas. Following this, he was involved in thousands of films, TV shows and advertisements, specialising in lengthy action scenes.
Some of his most famous work includes the chase scenes in the 1969 film The Italian Job, where he worked as Michael Caine’s stunt double. The film features a scene where three Mini Coopers are followed by the police. It was named the best movie car scene of all time in a study of 2000 film fans commissioned by Jardine Motors Group.
Julienne also worked on six James Bond films, including For Your Eyes Only, The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill.
James Bond film producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli paid tribute to Julienne on social media.
“Rémy has been a legendary force in the action sequences of so many films,” they said in a series of tweets on the official James Bond Twitter account. “His artistry and innovation changed the way car sequences were designed and captured. He was a charming, dedicated and loyal member of the crew who was both respected and loved by all who worked with him.”
“Rémy built a great team of remarkable stunt performers including his sons, Dominique and Michel who carry on their father’s profession. Our love and sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Rémy will be sorely missed by everyone at Eon.”
Writer and director James Moran also expressed his condolences.
“An absolute legend, changed the face of stunt driving forever,” he tweeted. “I once guessed he was doing a movie by recognising the driving style, his work was so amazing. The best. RIP #RemyJulienne”.
Words by Ellen Leslie
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