Leo D. Maloney

Biography

Leo D. Maloney carved out a reputation as a daring actor and stuntman, often performing his own feats to lend authenticity to westerns and action pictures during the 1910s and 1920s. His courage on horseback and refusal to shy away from a challenging shot won him respect among peers.

Attached to numerous productions, Maloney also understood the heart of storytelling, insisting that every scene, no matter how physically demanding, serve the narrative’s emotional core.