Cork man’s vintage military vehicles land starring role in Hollywood war biopic

A former Cork firefighter’s passion for vintage military vehicles leads to stunt work and a starring role behind the scenes

Joe O'Toole provided military vehicles for the upcoming Jimmy Stewart biopic, 'Jimmy'.

As a firefighter, who once battled blazes across Cork City, military enthusiast Joe O’Toole has never been one to shy away from danger.

The 55-year-old retiree has now found another way to channel his fearlessness after performing stunts for Hollywood biopic Jimmy, based on the life of movie star Jimmy Stewart and which is due for release this year.