Moab Happenings August 2011

www.moabhappenings.comSTUNTS, STARS & LEGENDSMarguerite and Clifford HappyMarguerite was raised in Salinas, California. Shemarried Clifford in 1977 and moved to Newhall. DonHappy, her father-in-law assisted her in becoming anextra in the movie business. In 1979, in the film “1941”,stunt coordinator Terry Leonard converted her during afight routine which started off her stunt career.Her credits include: “Men in Black II”, “The Maskof Zorro”, “Runaway Bride”, “Charlie’s Angels FullThrottle” and in “Thelma and Louise”, which was filmedin Moab, Utah. During her stay in Moab, she was footprinted in cement at the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall ofFame, which was here from 1988 until 1996. While itwas open to the public, many Stars and Stunt People wereso honored. Marguerite is a member of The Women’sProfessional Rodeo Association ... her specialty is horsework, although she has joined the ranks of a well-roundedstuntwoman. Her family is a blessing and raising childrenis one of the most rewarding feats in life, while stunt workis the excitement which has been the icing on the cake.Marguerite and Clifford were inducted in theHollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame in 2010, joiningmany of the stunt legends.Some of the other films Marguerite include: “CharlieChan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen” (1981), “WarGames” (1983), “Triumphs of a Man Called Horse”(1983), “Wanted:Dead or Alive” (1986), “Three Amigos”(1986), “Beauty and the Beast” (TV series) (1987),“Throw Momma from the Train” (1987), “She’s SoLovely” (1997), “The Nurse” (1997), “Back to the FuturePart Ill” (stunt double: Mary Steenburgen) (1990), andmany more.Clifford Happy was bornto Don and Edith Happy inNewhall, California and grew uparound the Rodeo business. Edithis an inductee of The nationalCowboy Hall of Fame and thePro Rodeo Cowboy Hall ofFame. Don was an NFR pick-upman in 1961 and 1962! Cliffordworked every event excellingin steer wrestling, calf roping,saddlebronc andbarebackridinggettinghis RCAcard at theyoung age of 13. He was a Cal PolyC.N.F.R. team champ in 1973, thelast year they won Nationals! Hisfather Don opened doors into thefilm business. Cliff quickly becamean established, well rounded,working stuntman and was askedto join Stuntmen’s Association ofMotion Pictures.Some of Clifford’s creditsinclude: “Lonesome Dove”,“The Good Old Boys”, “Dukesof Hazzard”, “U.S. Marshalls”,“Double Jeopardy”, which wasfilmed in Moab, Utah, “Men inBlack II”, “The Hunted”, “The Missing”, “Anchorman”,and “Geronimo: American Legend” (it was in 1993in Moab when he worked in this film. Recently hecoordinated stunts on “The Three Burials of MelquiadesMoab Happenings • August 2011 • 17AEstrada”. His and Marguerite’s two sons, Sean and Ryan,are third generation stuntmen and are carrying on thefamily legacy!Some of Clifford’s other films were: “Animal House”(1978), “Hooper” (1978), “The Villain” (1979), “The LongRiders” (1980), “Blue Thunder” (1983), “Spacehunter:Adventures in the Forbidden Zone” (1983), “Triumphs ofa Man Called Horse” (1983), “Silverado” (1985), “Northand South” (TV mini-series) (1985), “Three Amigos”(1986), “Pink Cadillac” (1989), “Ghostbusters II” (1989),“Glory” (1989), “El Diablo” (TV movie) (1990), “UnderSiege” (1992), “The Fugitive” (1993), “Batman Forever”(stunt double for Tommy Lee Jones) (1995), “Men InBlack” (1997), “Rough Riders” (TV movie) (1997), “ andmany more.The Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame is presentlylooking for a new home. Anyone interested in becominga sponsor in this effort may contact John Hagner(Founder) at 435 260-2160. Tax deductible donations arewelcome and appreciated. Mailing address is: HollywoodStuntmen’s Hall of Fame (Attn: JohnHagner), 81 W. Kane Creek Blvd. -#12, Moab, Utah 84532. Website for the Hall of Fameis www.stuntmen.org. Go to Facebook and search outFalling For Stars. Then Artist of the Stars, then StuntStars and Legends.97.1Canyon Country AdventureSports Updates DailyCanyon Country AdventureSports7amUpdates- 9 amDaily7am - 9 am onYou get to drive aPolaris Razor/UTV on theworld famousHells Revenge Trail!*some restrictions may applyMoab Tourism Center Features:Booking Center for ActivitiesFree Area InformationBooks, Maps and SouvenirsUTV/Razor RentalsCan-Am Spyder RentalsAround Town Bicycle Rentals435-259-0959471 South Main Street #8www.MoabTourismCenter.com