Person
Neil Summers
Acting · 1944–2025 · London, England, UK
Biography
Neil Summers (28 April 1944 – 4 September 2025) was an English-American actor and stuntman. He was best known for playing the Rodent in the 1990 film Dick Tracy. He was also a collector of Western film memorabilia and wrote books about his experience in the film industry.
Known for
The Shawshank Redemption
Pete
Gunsmoke
Townsman
RoboCop
Dougy
Adiós Amigo
Stunts
The Jackal
Stunts
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
Stunts
Bad Girls
Ned, Jarrett Gang
Wild at Heart
Stunts
True Grit
Stunts
Chaplin
Stunts
Filmography
- 2010Love RanchDrunken John
- 2008AppaloosaBragg's Fourth Man
- 2003HolesStunts
- 1999GoStunts
- 1997The JackalStunts
- 1997BuddyUtility Stunts
- 1995Murder in the FirstAlcatraz Guard Whitney
- 1994TroublemakersDodge
- 1994The Shawshank RedemptionPete
- 1994Bad GirlsNed, Jarrett Gang
- 1994Holy MatrimonyStunts
- 1992ChaplinStunts
- 1992Live WireStunts
- 1992Lucky LukeDeputy Virgil
- 1991The Legend Of Grizzly AdamsJake
- 1991Lucky LukeDeputy Virgil
- 1991The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of FearStunts
- 1990Wild at HeartStunts
- 1990Dick TracyThe Rodent
- 1990PeacemakerMilk Man
- 1989Big Man on CampusWoman (uncredited)
- 1989Cold FeetStunts
- 1988Dangerous CurvesStunts
- 1988Young GunsStunts
- 1988Midnight RunStunts
- 1988Jack's BackStunts
- 1988Under the GunStone's Man
- 1988The TrackerBad Guy
- 1987Made in U.S.A.Stunts
- 1987The OutingStunt Coordinator
- 1987RoboCopDougy
- 1987Harry and the HendersonsStunts
- 1987Wanted: Dead or AliveHardy
- 1986A Fine MessStunts
- 1986StagecoachStunts
- 1985Better Off Dead...Stunts
- 1984LovelinesStunts
- 1982Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck FinnHalfbreed
- 1980The GamblerPolo
- 1978Smokey and the Good Time OutlawsCowboy at rodeo
- 1977Mr. BillionDeputy Hank
- 1977Cop KillersPoliceman
- 1976The Outlaw Josey WalesStunts
- 1976Hawmps!Stunts
- 1975Adiós AmigoStunts
- 1975Boss NiggerStunts
- 1975White Line FeverMatchstick
- 1974Pray for the WildcatsCantina Local (uncredited)
- 1973My Name Is NobodySquirrel
- 1972The Life and Times of Judge Roy BeanSnake River Rufus Krile
- 1972Ulzana's RaidTrooper (uncredited)
- 1972Joe KiddPosse (uncredited)
- 1970Rio LoboStunts
- 1970The AnimalsCharlie Boggs
- 1969True GritStunts
- 1969Heaven with a GunBeck's Man (uncredited)
- 1967The Violent OnesStunts
- 1967The Last ChallengeStunts
- 1966El DoradoStunts
- 1966Ride in the WhirlwindWard
- 1966Duel at DiabloTrooper (uncredited)
- 1966The ShootingStunts
- 1965The Great Sioux MassacreStunts
- 1965The Greatest Story Ever ToldStunts
- 1964Cheyenne AutumnStunts
- 1963McLintock!Stunts
- 1955GunsmokeTownsman
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.