Bill Daprano meets Jennifer Aniston, has role in Hollywood film

Director Garry Marshall, Jenn and Bill.

Director Garry Marshall, Jenn and Bill.

The perks of being old and fit. You meet W45 actress Jennifer Aniston and get a part in a movie! So we learn from a Facebook post by Georgia’s Bill Daprano, hubby of record-setter and Lyon medalist Jeanne Daprano. “The movie ‘Mother’s Day’ was looking for an 80-year-old man who could run, so I was contacted,” he wrote Sunday. “I got to play a scene with Jennifer Aniston and was directed by Garry Marshall. Before the scene, Jennifer Aniston came up to me and said, “Hi, I’m Jenn Aniston. What’s your name?” I said, “I’m Bill.” After we were finished, Jennifer Aniston brought the photographer over and asked to take a picture with me.” Judy Daprano (a daughter?) commented: “He’s actually 88! He said they all came up to him after the scene and told him he did great.” No doubt. Look for the movie in April 2016.

Superstar actress meets superstar masters athlete at Georgia home.

Superstar actress meets superstar masters athlete at shoot in Georgia.

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September 6, 2015

15 Responses

  1. Bill - September 7, 2015

    Wow…better than Viagra. It would be for me.

  2. Rob Jerome - September 7, 2015

    Way to go, Bill. Great photos.

  3. Bill Murray - September 7, 2015

    Watch out for him Jeanne. You still got it ole man.

  4. Paul Brown - September 7, 2015

    Congrats to you Bill! What an honor! Bill is actually the first Master’s Track athlete I ever met way back in the spring of 1993 as 30 year old when I first decided to run track again. Remember Bill? It was at Riverside High School. He was encouraging to me then and still is to this very day when I see him at the meets.

  5. don burkett - September 7, 2015

    I always knew you were a STAR!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!

  6. wayne bennett - September 7, 2015

    What a great opportunity for an absolutely great guy. He and Jeanne have been great friends of mine for years. They both are truly “stars” of our sport. Love you guys.

  7. Noushin - September 7, 2015

    All the best Jen!

  8. Dick Soller - September 7, 2015

    Bill – They picked the right guy! You have been an inspiration and a friend for a long time. I’m 88 too, but you always seem to get to the finish line first. YOU DESERVE IT. Hi to Jeanne too.

  9. Jerry Wojcik - September 7, 2015

    As always, a class act, Bill. Next step, Broadway. Say Hello to Jeanne. Think about the Oly Trials in Eugene.

  10. Rick Easley - September 7, 2015

    Very proud to have you represent us in this way Bill. Hope to see you again in the spring.

  11. Noel Ruebel - September 8, 2015

    If ever there was someone who our community would be proud to serve as our representative, it’s Bill. He’s a scholar, a gentleman, and all-around great guy! I’ll definitely look for the release of the movie.

  12. Stefan Waltermann - September 8, 2015

    Multi-eventers are multi talented.

    Become a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Bill. Great benefits: minimum rates of pay, adequate working conditions, special protection and education requirements for minors, arbitration of disputes and grievances, and affirmative action in auditions and hiring.

    Bill has been my role model for years!

  13. Andrew Hecker - September 8, 2015

    For most of us, SAG has a different connotation.

  14. Curt Morgan - September 8, 2015

    The headline got it backwards! Ed was running well before Jennifer was a glean in her Daddy’s eye! It should have read “Jennifer Aniston meets Bill Daprano!”

  15. Sid Howard - September 11, 2015

    Congrats Bill may God continue to bless you and Jean

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