Lane Leavitt

Overview

November 10, 1950–May 16, 2025

Riding for Bultaco, Lane was a three-time AMA National Trials Champion, a five-time California State Champion and a two-time Oregon State Champion.  Lane and Debbie Evans married in 1979, after which Lane got his start as a stuntman in 1980 on The Fall Guy TV series, doing a wheelie down the railing of a bridge.

Lane was an innovator in the design, building and testing of new stunt equipment, sharing the test results on his internet site "Stunt Lab.' Lane was under consideration three times by the Motion Picture Academy for a technical achievement award for the Airramp, Leavittator, and High Speed Desender. He was very active in the Television Academy, being one of the first two govenors (along with Carl Ciarfalio) for the Stunts peer group. He also served on the SAG stunt and safety committee.

At Leavittation, he generously trained many stunt performers and was an avid supporter, mentor and coach for members of USA Stunts.

An excerpt from a statement issued by Debbie Evans: 

The Leavitt family is deeply saddened to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Lane — Husband, Father, Grandfather, Mentor, Innovator, Stuntman, Champion.

Together, we raised three amazing children, and we’re blessed with two wonderful grandchildren. He was my best friend; We rode together, traveled the world together, worked on movies together… and then there were the long philosophical talks… (which I’m sure many of you are acquainted with). We had so many things in common. He supported me and everything I did. He was my Champion.

Lane Leavitt was an Honorary Member of USA Stunts. We will greatly miss you, Lane.