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Bud Ekins, 77; stuntman did famous motorcycle jump in 'The Great Escape'. October 10, 2007|Dennis McLellan | Times Staff Writer. Bud Ekins, a pioneering champion off-road motorcyclist and a veteran stuntman who doubled for Steve McQueen on the famous motorcycle jump in The Great Escape, has died.
The star snapped up the Triumph Bonneville in 1971 then had it modified by Bud Ekins, his stunt double in The Great Escape, so he could race it in the desert. Thank you for subscribing! The hearts of motorcycle fans have been set racing after Steve McQueenâs âmost iconicâ bike emerged for sale for Â£40,000. McQueen, known as âthe King of Coolâ, snapped up the Triumph Bonneville in 1971 then had it modified by Bud Ekins, his stunt double in The Great Escape, so he could race it in the desert.