James Lew, Emmy-Winning Stunt Coordinator and Martial Arts Actor, Dies at 73

James Lew, a veteran stunt coordinator and martial arts performer whose career spanned decades of film and television production, has died at 73.

Lew earned an Emmy for his stunt coordination work and was a recognizable figure in the stunt community, contributing to numerous productions as both a coordinator and on-screen performer. He was known within the industry for his martial arts expertise and his work helping to choreograph and execute action sequences across a wide range of projects.

His passing is a loss for the below-the-line stunt community, where coordinators of his experience and Emmy-level recognition are relatively rare.