Google Doodle celebrates 77th birth anniversary of late Kitty O’Neil...

Kitty O'Neil was a renowned American stuntwoman, racer, and actress who was born on March 24, 1946, and passed away on November 2, 2018. She is best known for her work as a stuntwoman in the 1970s and 1980s, where she performed dangerous stunts in various movies and TV shows, including "Wonder Woman," "The Bionic Woman," and "The Blues Brothers."



O'Neil also set several land speed records, including becoming the fastest woman in the world in 1976 by driving a rocket-powered vehicle that reached speeds of up to 618 miles per hour. She also worked as a professional water skier and even competed in the 1964 Olympics trials. In addition to her stunts and racing career, O'Neil also acted in a few films and TV shows, including "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" and "CHiPs."


Kitty O'Neil was a trailblazer in her field, breaking down barriers for women in the entertainment industry and beyond.



some additional information about Kitty O'Neil:

  • O'Neil was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and became deaf at the age of five months due to a high fever. However, this didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams and achieving success in various fields.


  • She started her career as a stuntwoman in the early 1970s, performing stunts in movies such as "Airport 1975" and "The Towering Inferno."

  • In 1979, O'Neil suffered a serious injury while performing a stunt on the set of the film "The Blues Brothers." She was supposed to drive a car through a window, but the car's brakes failed, causing her to crash into a wall. She suffered multiple broken bones and a concussion, but recovered and continued to perform stunts.


  • O'Neil was also a skilled diver, and performed as a "mermaid" at the famous Weeki Wachee Springs attraction in Florida.


  • In addition to her stunt work, O'Neil was a motivational speaker and advocate for people with disabilities. She also served as a technical advisor on the film "Children of a Lesser God," which featured a deaf protagonist.


  • O'Neil passed away in 2018 at the age of 72 due to pneumonia. However, her legacy as a pioneer in the stunt industry and a role model for people with disabilities lives on.

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