Paperback, Hardcover, eBook
238 pages
Published 2026

Hey folks, I've gotten together with my old pals John Copeman and Kevin Dennis to finally write the story of my life and career. It's all in a new book just released from Harker Press. You can get a copy now on Amazon. Hope you like it! - Dick

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OFFICIAL BOOK DESCRIPTION: Go behind the mask and into the fire with this definitive chronicle of celebrated stuntman Dick Warlock, a fearless performer whose career helped shape some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable moments. This electrifying memoir traces Warlock’s rise through the stunt ranks, his collaborations with legendary filmmakers, and his indelible contributions to classic movies like Jaws, Halloween II, Escape from New York, and so many others. Packed with candid stories of on set danger and firsthand insights into stunt work, this book peels back the curtain on how it all went down. Whether dodging explosions, battling a mechanical shark, or donning the mask of Hollywood’s most iconic slasher, Warlock’s legacy is explored here in thrilling, vivid detail.

THE SHAPE OF MY CAREER features:

• A special foreword by Kurt Russell!

• Hundreds of rare FULL-COLOR photos, many never-before-seen!

• Interviews with colleagues such as Rick Rosenthal, Tommy Lee Wallace, and Dean Cundey!

• A guest chapter by Halloween II co-star Lance Guest!

• Call sheets and production paperwork from Warlock's biggest credits!

• Personal notes from Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Jamie Lee Curtis, Debra Hill, and more