Steve Daskewisz


Steve Daskewisz, also known as Steve Dash or Steve Daskawisz, was an american actor and stunt double from New York City, New York. Dash was known for his role as a stunt double for the serial killer Jason Voorhees in the film Friday the 13th Part 2.

Life and Career

A former cop, Dash began working as a stuntman and actor beginning in 1977. He had small roles in Wolfen and The Jazz Singer. That led to work on Sylvester Stallone's Nighthawks, where he met Cliff Cudney. Cudney hired him to replace Warrington Gillette, who was originally scheduled to play Jason in Friday the 13th Part 2. Daskewisz died on December 18, 2018 at the age of 74 due to diabetes-related complications.

Filmography


YearTitleRoleNotes
1980The Jazz SingerPoliceman
1981NighthawksA.T.A.C Man
1981Ms. 45Policeman
1981Friday the 13th Part 2Jason Voorhees
1981Rivkin: Bounty HunterPoliceman
1981Rent ControlPoliceman
1982Alone In The DarkDr. Barkin
1982One Down, Two To GoPoliceman
200513 TazametiJoey G
2009Julie & JuliaHotel GuestUncredited
2010Mr. HushMac
2011HemoNeighbor
2012My FriendsChuck
2019Friday the 13th Vengeance SheriffFan Film