Art Scholl
Biography
American aerobatic pilot, aerial cameraman, flight instructor and educator. He appeared in a few films as an actor in minor roles. Mostly, he shot aerial photography for television commercials and motion pictures like "The Right Stuff", "The A-Team" and "Top Gun". He died while filming for "Top Gun" in 1985.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 1977, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Lighthearted look at the adventures of two Highway Patrol officers in Los Angeles. The main characters are Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello, two motorcycle officers always on the street to save lives.
Movie - 1975, 2h 15m • as Red Baron (uncredited)
A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.
Movie - 1984, 2h 15m • as Himself (stunt pilot)
A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Finch's Pilot
A young boy, who dreams of meeting the grandfather he never knew gets his chance, when an inventor friend constructs a time machine. After arriving in the past, it soon becomes apparent that his knowledge of the future could change the course of history.