★ Acting

Skip Young

1930 – 1993 · San Francisco, California, USA · Active 1957–1990

Skip Young, born in 1930 in San Francisco, California, carved out a niche in cult cinema with his roles in The Spider (1958) and Smokey and the Hotwire Gang (1979). His portrayal of characters in these films showcases a blend of charm and quirkiness, embodying the spirit of the era's genre films. Young's work in The Spider positioned him within the realm of 1950s horror, while Smokey and the Hotwire Gang allowed him to explore the comedic side of crime capers, contributing to the eclectic tapestry of cult film history.

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Smokey and the Hotwire Gang

1979 ★ 3.5

as Jr. Tedo

A convoy of truckers try to track down a beautiful woman driving a stolen car.

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The Spider

4.0 1958 NR

Jack Flynn is driving down a highway at night looking at a bracelet he has bought his daughter for h...

Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

14 credits

1990s 1 credit

1990

Lobster Man from Mars as Zip

Movie ★ 5.3

1980s 1 credit

1985

Growing Pains as Coffee Shop Regular

TV ★ 6.5

1970s 4 credits

1979

Smokey and the Hotwire Gang● as Jr. Tedo

Movie ★ 8.0

1975

Starsky & Hutch as Bartender

TV ★ 7.3

1970

WUSA as Rep. Jimmy Snipe

Movie ★ 5.3

1970

The Young Country as Desk Clerk

Movie ★ 9.0

1960s 5 credits

1969

Wake Me When the War Is Over as Captain

Movie ★ 5.2

1968

Adam-12 as Deputy D.A.

TV ★ 7.1

1965

Love and Kisses as Cameo Appearance

Movie ★ 9.0

1965

Green Acres as Campaign Worker

TV ★ 7.2

1961

A Cold Wind in August as Al

Movie ★ 5.3

1950s 3 credits

1959

One Step Beyond as Martin

TV ★ 5.7

1958

Earth vs. the Spider● as Sam

Movie ★ 4.8

1957

Loving You as Teddy

Movie ★ 6.2