henry blight halicki (october 18, 1940 – august 20, 1989), most commonly known as h. b. "toby" halicki, was an american director, writer, stunt driver, actor, and filmmaker. halicki directed the 1974 film "gone in 60 seconds" as well as producing and starring in several other action films. he was killed in an accident while filming "gone in 60 seconds 2" in 1989. wishing to preserve his legacy, his widow, denice shakarian halicki, produced a remake in 2000 along with jerry bruckheimer.