13 Facts About Jeannie Epper

Jean Luann Epper was an American stuntwoman and actress.

Jeannie Epper performed stunts in over 100 feature films and television series and is perhaps best known as Lynda Carter's stunt double on the 1970s television series Wonder Woman.

Jeannie Epper was featured in Amanda Micheli's 2004 documentary Double Dare, along with New Zealand stuntwoman and actress Zoe Bell.

Jeannie Epper's acting roles included appearances in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, Foxy Brown, Switchblade Sisters, Drum, Supernatural, Beverly Hills Cop III, Kill Bill: Volume 2, and Quarantine.

Jean Luann "Jeannie" Epper was born in Glendale, California, on January 27,1941, to professional stunt performers John and Frances Epper.

John had immigrated to the United States from Switzerland during the 1920s; Jeannie Epper later spent part of her childhood at finishing school in Switzerland, though she "hated" the experience.

Jeannie Epper began learning stunt work from her father at the age of nine, and she became one of the first professional child stunt doubles.

Jeannie Epper was a founding member of the Stuntwomen's Association of Motion Pictures in 1968, and in 1999 she served as its president.

Jeannie Epper was an honorary member of the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures.

In May 2007, Jeannie Epper received a lifetime achievement award from the Taurus World Stunt Awards, becoming the first woman selected for the honor.

Jeannie Epper continued to work as a stunt performer into her seventies, with later work including the film Hot Pursuit.

Jeannie Epper's final acting role was on an episode of The Rookie in 2019.

Jeannie Epper had three children, one of whom predeceased her.