Stunt Coordinators/2nd Unit Directors and Stuntmen
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Mic Rodgers was born in 1954. He is known for Hacksaw Ridge (2016), Point Break (2015) and Braveheart (1995).- Stunts
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With over 35 years of Martial Arts experience, Marcus Young has obtained a 3rd degree black belt and continues his knowledge in various disciplines. He is a National and Internationally recognized champion and specializes in weapons, forms and fighting.
From his vast experience in the Martial Arts and athletic background, he exploded into the film industry and is notably one of Hollywood's top stuntmen. With the deep desire to grow further in the business, Marcus furthered his knowledge at California State University Northridge's film program with an emphasis in "Directing and Editing." He graduated the program with honors.
With his skills and knowledge in front and behind the camera, he has bridged the gap to become a stunt coordinator/2nd unit director. With creativity being his main focus, he has been a part of some of the most dynamic action scenes to date.- Stunts
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Dick Ziker was born on 15 January 1940 in Casper, Wyoming, USA. He is an assistant director and actor, known for To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), Showtime (2002) and Westworld (1973).- Director
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Charlie Picerni was born in Corona Queens, New York. The fourth of five children to Italian parents. After high school, he worked different jobs, one being construction work on high-rise buildings in Manhattan. He married, at a young age, his childhood girlfriend, Marie. He had a son after one year of marriage and decided he didn't want to work in construction, anymore. So, he headed west to try his luck in the movie business!
His brother, Paul Picerni, was an actor on a hit TV show at that time called The Untouchables (1959). Charlie worked as a stand-in, an extra and started doing stunt double work. Charlie immediately fell in love with this work and moved his family to California. Charlie excelled as a stuntman and then moved up to stunt-coordinating TV shows. He got his big break on Starsky and Hutch (1975), he was the stunt coordinator and Paul Michael Glaser's stunt double. Aaron Spelling and Duke Vincent saw what direction Charlie was heading in - Directing"!
He started second unit-directing Starsky and Hutch (1975) and then moved up to directing episodes of "Starsky". He continued stunt-coordinating and second unit-directing such shows as Kojak (1973) and Magnum, P.I. (1980). He then started directing television for producers Aaron Spelling, Leonard Goldberg and Stephen J. Cannell, for such shows as T.J. Hooker (1982), Matt Houston (1982), Vega$ (1978), Hardcastle and McCormick (1983), Hunter (1984), Stingray (1986), Finder of Lost Loves (1984), The A-Team (1983), J.J. Starbuck (1987), Spenser: For Hire (1985), Blue Thunder (1984), Gavilan (1982) and HBO's Tales from the Crypt (1989).
At that time, Charlie caught Warner Brothers producer Joel Silver's eye. Joel hired Charlie to stunt-coordinate Die Hard (1988). This led to second unit-directing and stunt-coordinating on the films, Die Hard 2 (1990), Road House (1989), Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) & Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Hudson Hawk (1991), National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), The Last Boy Scout (1991), Demolition Man (1993), Ghost (1990), Ricochet (1991), Basic Instinct (1992), A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994), True Romance (1993), 2 Days in the Valley (1996), 15 Minutes (2001) and many more. Charlie also, during this time, directed multiple episodes on a TV series, called Seven Days (1998), for Paramount studios.
Charlie also worked as an actor in many TV and film projects throughout his career. Realizing he wanted to further his career as a director, he studied at the "Beverly Hills Playhouse" in the Master class for two years. In 2007, he directed, produced and co-wrote a feature film entitled Three Days to Vegas (2007), starring Peter Falk, Rip Torn and George Segal. In 2010, Charlie directed Ayn Rand's play, "Night of January 16th", at the Odyssey Theatre to rave reviews! While continuing to work in all avenues of the motion picture business, he is developing and writing his own project called "Spaghetti Park", which he will produce and direct.
Charlie is a proud member of "The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences".- Stunts
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Steve Picerni is known for Bad Boys II (2003), Pearl Harbor (2001) and Deja Vu (2006). He is married to Katina.- Stunts
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Chuck Picerni's unique array of talents as a Director, 2nd Unit Director, and Stunt Coordinator/Action Expert has enable him to create, capture, and deliver the kind of action films audiences have been parking theaters to see for years! A driving force behind some of Hollywood's Top Blockbusters, his work has helped bring in over 3 billion in box office receipts. Chuck has been one of the industry's most exciting "Go To" creative forces. Chuck has been in the industry for over 36 years and there are no signs of him or his reputation that precedes him slowing down. Chuck's action career began as an elite stunt performer on the original series "Starsky and Hutch." Through his creative talent and vision, Chuck emerged as one of the most successful and sought after Director's and Stunt Coordinator of the industry. Chuck is able to fuse all elements of his filmmaking evolution to continually redefine the realm of possibility and generate his distinctive style of extraordinary action films. Chuck is represented by UTA (Mike Rubi) 310-273-6700.- Stunts
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Russell Solberg is known for Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011), Taxi (2004) and Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011).- Stunts
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While training for a Golden Gloves boxing tournament in Southern California, Corey was discovered in his gym and cast to play the role of a young boxer in the feature film The Sting II (1983) for Universal Pictures. Intrigued by the entertainment industry, Corey spent the next four years perfecting his craft as a professional stuntman on the television show The Dukes of Hazzard (1979). Soon Corey's talents as a stuntman were in demand, and he began working on several other action shows such as The A-Team (1983), Hunter (1967), and The Fall Guy (1981). Throughout his twenty-year career, Corey has kept extremely busy working as one of Hollywood's top professional stuntmen, doing stunts for such stars as Tom Cruise (Far and Away (1992), Mission: Impossible II (2000), and Vanilla Sky (2001)), Robert De Niro (Midnight Run (1988) and Backdraft (1991)), and Sylvester Stallone (Cobra (1986) and Get Carter (2000)).- Stunts
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Stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second unit director Terry Leonard is regarded as a legend in the film business, having worked with too many Oscar-winning directors and talent to name here.
Leonard attended the University of Arizona and was a decathlete for the 1964 Olympic trials. Moreover, Terry played professional football for the British Columbia Lions in Vancouver, Canada until his burgeoning football career was abruptly curtailed by a back injury. In the wake of said back injury, Leonard contacted veteran stuntman Chuck Roberson about getting work in Hollywood, California. Terry worked as an extra on the film McLintock! (1963) and performed his first big stunt for the Western movie El Dorado (1966). Leonard subsequently went on to have a long and impressive career as a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second unit director on a slew of films and a handful of TV shows that have encompassed several decades.
In 2003 Terry was the recipient of a Golden Boot Award for his sterling and significant contributions to the Western genre.- Stunts
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Having worked on hundreds of feature films, commercials and music videos alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood, Ken Bates has cultivated a unique visual style as an Action Director.
A native to southern California, Bates was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. Early in his career as a stuntman he broke world records for falling 36 stories on Die Hard, or 45 stories off El Capitan for Star Trek 5.
From his early days as a stuntman Bates earned his way from an acknowledged Stuntman to Co-Producer / 2nd Unit Director / Stunt Coordinator. He's created exciting iconic action sequences for filmmakers and directors such as Steven Spielberg, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Michael Bay.
In 1993 The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences recognized Bates with an award for Scientific and Technical Achievement for his work on the "Bates Accelerator/Decelerator System" The Mechanism, which revolutionized the stunt industry, enabling directors and performers to achieve previously unthinkable action set-pieces.
Bates provides film services globally as an Action Director, Co-Producer, Stunt Coordinator, and Action Advisor, bringing together international action teams. He has supplied action teams and services for films shooting in United Emirates, China, Malta, Morocco, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Prague, and most of Europe where he is currently based- Stunts
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Ronnie Rondell Jr. was born on 10 February 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Star Trek: First Contact (1996), They Live (1988) and Sphere (1998).- Stunts
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R.A. Rondell is known for Black Panther (2018), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) and Aquaman (2018). He is married to Debby Lynn Ross.- Stunts
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Stuntman and stunt coordinator Alan Robert Gibbs was born on November 24, 1940 in Hollywood, Florida. Gibbs worked as a bartender at the restaurant Edna Earle's Fog Cutter in Los Angeles, California prior to deciding to pursue a career as a stuntman in the mid-1960's after striking up a friendship with neighbor and fellow stuntman Charles Bail. Among the notable actors that Alan doubled for are Burt Reynolds, Dustin Hoffman, Charles Bronson, and Jack Nicholson. Moreover, Gibbs founded the fraternal organization the International Stunt Association in 1980. Alan died of cancer at age 47 on March 18, 1988 in Los Angeles, California.- Stunts
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Stuntman, stunt coordinator, and occasional actor Bud Davis was born George H. Davis on December 23, 1936. Davis raced cars and rode motorcycles in his youth. Moreover, Bud worked for six months at a finance company before getting a job as a bartender at a bar located across the street from the Warner Brothers back lot in California that a lot of stunt guys frequently patronized. The stunt guys one fateful day asked Davis if he wanted to watch a fight scene that was being staged on the Warners back lot. Bud's subsequent career as a stuntman was born on that day after he was offered the opportunity to participate in said fight scene. Davis joined the Extras Union and did some work as an extra before going on to embark on a long and impressive career as a stuntman and stunt coordinator in both films and television alike that encompasses several decades. Outside of his extensive stunt work, Bud also acted in a handful of movies and TV shows; he's especially memorable as the creepy hooded phantom killer in the drive-in horror cult favorite The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976). Davis settled in Durango, Colorado in the wake of retiring from the stunt profession.- Stunts
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Ron Stein was born on 5 October 1938 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Airwolf (1984), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) and Godzilla (1998).- Stunts
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Spiro Razatos was born in 1960. He is an assistant director and actor, known for Venom (2018), The Fate of the Furious (2017) and Captain America: Civil War (2016).- Director
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Peter Antico
"In regards to Pete Antico's filmmaking abilities....He is an avid student of film and has developed a deep understanding of the filmmaking process....I believe that as a writer and director, he has an exciting future in front of him." John Milius
Peter Antico is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences - he hails from an astute Wall Street family background, (he has an expertise in commodities trading), is an avid student of macro-economics, and has a deep understanding of the rapidly changing velocity of capital and its effects on the global marketplace. He has two passions, finance and film. He attended California Lutheran University, UCLA's Screenwriting program and studied acting with Allan Rich (A Leap from the Method), and improvisation at The Groundling Theater.
Antico's latest project is the documentary film, "The Paradigm of Money" Antico directed with Sean Stone producing. The Big Short on steroids, The Paradigm of Money goes deep into the infrastructure of the global financial system & exposes corrupted policies, creating a path for money to be transferred from the middle class to the one percent.
Antico produced the Lionsgate/Netflix documentary released on November 19, 2019, Ronda Rousey Story - "Through my Fathers Eyes", a story about former Olympic judo bronze medalist and current female MMA Strikeforce and former UFC champion, Ronda "Rowdy" Rousey. Antico and his producing team, followed Rousey for 6 years from her career as an amateur when she was working three jobs to stay alive, showing up late or missing training sessions due to a lack of funds for gasoline to her current position as the first ever women to be accepted into the UFC.
Peter Antico loves stories that celebrate the human condition. In the vein of "The Fabelmans," "Rain Man," "Shine" and "My Left Foot," the script "A War Within," penned by Antico does just that. Inspired by Antico's own personal journey of a man born with a neurological disorder, deals with the frustrations and challenges he faced as a child to the trials of breaking into show business as a professional stuntman while learning to relate to the love of his life through realizing that compassion and understanding must be given if one wishes to receive it. Antico has had the honor of being mentored for the last 15 years by the legendary writer-director John Milius, who will Executive Produce the film. Actor/Director, Ron Yuan ("Blade of the 47 Ronan ," is Universal/Netflix's 3rd highest rated film and Step Up China - Lionsgate), who was immediately taken by Antico's script about a man's struggle of acceptance and love, will helm the film. This story was also supported by the late, great Harry Dean Stanton, with whom Pete had many inspiring philosophical conversations. "It's all preplanned, stay out of way, surrender and let it happen."
Antico produced and is in post on the documentary film, "Faith." Faith brings a never been seen before glimpse into the hearts and souls of the who's who of fighters and other extraordinary beings, boundlessly digging into the psychological and spiritual aspect of these warriors who achieved greatness and often started out seeking the shelter of the streets and the ring, suffering from abuse, poverty and crime with nothing but a dream. Faith is believing in something and not having the data to know how you're going to get there.
Antico and Jonathan Saw (son of famed band leader Artie Shaw) created the docu-series, "One Sacred Planet," The series brings to light the spirituality and science of the Earth's ecosystem directly related to the Amazonian Rainforest's atmospheric rivers in the sky providing life giving global precipitation pathways to its healing plant medicines.
Antico also co-wrote produced and directed the rockumentary pilot presentation, "Role Models of Rock" starring Guns and Roses drummer, Matt Sorum.
Antico film credits as an actor include, The Creators, opposite Gerard Depardieu, Bruce Payne & William Shatner, Oliver Stone's Wall Street 2 in which he consulted lending his vast economic knowledge to Stone, portraying a hedge fund manager, The Other Guys with Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg, Black Dynamite, The Hunt for Red October, Con Air, Lethal Weapon III and Time Cop II. Antico has had memorable roles in such films as 29th Street with Danny Aiello and Motorcycle Gang directed by Milius (Apocalypse Now, Clear and Present Danger).
Against great obstacles, Antico suffered from Tourette syndrome, he shined in collegiate athletics. Pete excelled both as a baseball player and then as a pole-vaulter on the California Lutheran University track team. Fed up with the confinement of a classroom, Pete elected to explore the arts, a far distance from Wall St. Antico's physicality later allowed him to be a great all-around stuntman doubling some of the industry's biggest stars from Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino to Don Johnson and Sylvester Stallone. Antico won an action award in 1986 for best fight sequence in the film Tuff Turf and was nominated for "best fight in a feature film" at the Taurus World Stunt Awards for his work doubling Robert DeNiro in the film, "15 Minutes". Through the action world, Antico was able to parlay his talents further as a Director/Writer/Producer/Actor.
Antico's first producing and directing credits were award winning shorts, A Little Tailors Christmas Story and Newton's Law,a non-profit organization he co-founded with actor Allan Rich. They produce short narrative films to enlighten young people on ethical and moral issues. Peter Antico has an eye for character driven stories that make a difference in the quality of life for others.
"The media is a powerful tool and I intend to use it for the benefit of children and people less fortunate than me." Pete Antico- Stunts
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As the highest paid stuntman in the world, Hal Needham broke 56 bones, his back twice, punctured a lung and knocked out a few teeth. His career has included work on 4500 television episodes and 310 feature films as a stuntman, stunt coordinator, 2nd unit director and ultimately, director.
He wrote and directed some of the most financially successful action comedy films, making his directorial debut with the box office smash, Smokey and the Bandit (1977). The ten features he directed include Hooper (1978) and The Cannonball Run (1981)... A real outlaw race from coast-to-coast, where he drove a fake ambulance that could peg the speedometer at 150 mph, on which the movie, "Cannonball Run", was based. He also set trends in movies - the first director to show outtakes during end credits.
Needham wrecked hundreds of cars, fell from tall buildings, got blown up, was dragged by horses, rescued the cast and crew from a Russian invasion in Czechoslovakia, set a world record for a boat stunt on Gator (1976), jumped a rocket powered pick-up truck across a canal for a GM commercial and was the first human to test the car airbag.
He invented and introduced to the film industry, the air ram, air bag, the car cannon turnover, the nitrogen ratchet, the jerk-off ratchet, rocket power and The Shotmaker Camera Car to make stunts safer and yet more spectacular at the same time.
Needham revolutionized the art of the stuntman - from new devices and techniques, to conceptualizing the organization and execution of complicated action set pieces. To a large degree, he elevated the stuntman and his craft to become important and critical elements in contemporary American Film.
He mentored a new generation of stuntmen and fought for the respect and recognition that stuntmen and stuntwomen deserve for their contribution to moviemaking.
Life also got exciting outside of the movie business. Needham owned a NASCAR race team and was the first team owner to use telemetry technology. His Skoal-Bandit race team was one of the most popular NASCAR teams ever - second only to that of the King, Richard Petty. Needham set Guinness World Records and was the financier and owner of The Budweiser Rocket Car. The car is now on display in the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum.
His many awards include an Emmy and an Academy Award.- Stunts
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Hiro got his first glimpse into the world of film and television when he received his SAG card at the young age of 12. By the time he was 16, he convinced his parents to let him finish high school early and move by himself across the country in order to pursue his life long dream of becoming a stuntman. For the last 25 years he has used his martial arts and motocross background to fulfill that dream.
In the beginning Hiro knew little about the stunt industry. But in 1986 when stuntman and family friend, Shane Dixon, took him to visit the set of the first Lethal Weapon, Hiro was hooked. He knew he had to be a stuntman.
He began his career working on early Roger Corman films. Shortly after, he worked his way onto the popular kids show, Power Rangers where he spent the next 7 years perfecting his craft and learning what it took to be a stuntman. His hard work paid off. Since then, Hiro has worked on over 150 films and television shows. He has been nominated for 2 Taurus World Stunt Awards and continues to work on some of the industry's top shows as a stunt coordinator and 2nd unit director. In 2002, Hiro became a member of the Directors Guild of America, allowing him to move into the next phase of his career as a film maker. His directing accomplishments include several short films, t.v. shows, commercials, and a full length feature film. He became a series director on Supah Ninjas, for which he won the Emmy for Outstanding Stunt Coordination last year.
Despite all of his hard work, Hiro also enjoys taking time off to travel and spend time with his family. His children; Chloe, Chaeli, Kai, and Takéo and wife, Jahnel.- Stunts
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When Norman Howell was fourteen years old his rodeo career landed him an acting part in the 1971 film The Cowboys. He was taught how to throw his first movie punch by the legendary John Wayne, who along with Yakima Canutt, were the innovators of the modern movie fight. This planted the seed that Norman may prefer stunt work over acting roles. Soon after, his career took off. He doubled John Travolta, Richard Chamberlain, Peter O'Toole, Bruce Willis, Mark Harmon, Dirk Benedict, and was Roger Moore's stunt-double in 007. Norman's stunt coordinator career started with Footloose and then Kevin Costner gave this nominee his first big break as a stunt coordinator on Dances with Wolves and as 2nd unit director in The Bodyguard, Open Range and Mr. Brooks. Norman Howell's professionalism, creativity and execution has earned him a place among the top stunt coordinators and second unit directors in the industry.- Stunts
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Kanin Howell, the son of renowned stunt coordinator Norman Howell, has built a reputation as a skilled and tough stunt performer, coordinator, and actor. With a deep love for filmmaking and an unwavering desire to get the shot no matter what, Kanin immersed himself in the industry from an early age. Debuting at five in "Vice Versa," his dedication and talent quickly made him a sought-after stunt double for stars like Ryan Gosling, Matthew Perry, Ewan McGregor, and Elijah Wood.
Norman Howell's own impressive career influenced Kanin greatly. Norman began his journey in the film industry at fourteen with an acting part in "The Cowboys," where he was taught how to throw his first movie punch by John Wayne. His career skyrocketed as he doubled for stars like John Travolta, Richard Chamberlain, and Roger Moore. Norman's transition to stunt coordination included iconic films like "Footloose" and "Dances with Wolves," earning him a place among the industry's top professionals.
Kanin's journey includes iconic films like "Django Unchained," "Westworld," and "Dances with Wolves." His coordination skills shine in projects like the Emerald Nuts commercial "Addicted to Golf," "The Call" starring Halle Berry, and TV shows like "Counterpart" and "Scream Queens." As an actor, Kanin has appeared in films such as "Death Sentence," "Priest," and "Secondhand Lions," and in TV shows like "Westworld," "Grimm," "True Blood," "Sons of Anarchy," and "Criminal Minds."
In 2007, Kanin achieved a lifelong dream by becoming a member of Stunts Unlimited, an elite organization of top stunt professionals founded by Hal Needham, Ronnie Rondell, and Glenn Wilder. This prestigious group, known for its high standards and innovative approach, also counts his father, Norman Howell, among its members. Being part of this exclusive club was a childhood aspiration for Kanin, symbolizing the pinnacle of his profession.
Throughout his career, Kanin has tackled countless dangerous stunts, always ready to get back up for the next take. He never chased adrenaline; his passion was always about the art of making movies and the joy of storytelling. His humility and focus on family and mental health define his personal life, keeping him grounded despite his professional success.
Kanin's impressive resume includes stunt doubling for Michael Cera and Tony Hale in "Arrested Development," Skeet Ulrich, James Marsden in "Westworld," and Scott Foley in "The Unit." He has also stunt doubled Charlie Hunnam, Josh Halloway, Andy Samberg, and Chris Carmack.
Now a prominent stunt coordinator, Kanin continues to shape the action in Hollywood with high-profile commercials for brands like Nike, Geico, and Walmart. His journey from a young stuntman to a respected coordinator and actor is a testament to his skill, toughness, and unwavering dedication to the craft he loves.
Kanin resides in Los Angeles, CA, with his wife, Shiva, and their two boys, Hunter and Maverick.- Stunts
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Gary Davis was born on 11 September 1951 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Against All Odds (1984) and The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).- Stunts
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Glenn Randall Jr. is a stuntman, stunt actor and second unit action director, with a career that spans 40+ years in the entertainment industry before his retirement in 2000.
Glenn has become known world-wide by "Star Wars" fans for his involvement in bringing the iconic character of Boba Fett to life in "Return of the Jedi". Although actor Jeremy Bulloch will always be known as the character, Glenn was the person who donned the Boba Fett helmet and battled Luke Skywalker over the Sarlacc Pitt. It was Glenn's stunt coordination and actual onset performance in the film that wowed fans in theaters when they finally saw some of the cool weapons and skills the character has like the ability to fly with his jet-pack!
Glenn's career covers so much more than this iconic character, however.
Glenn grew up in the industry. His father was a famous horse trainer for film including the infamous horse of Roy Rogers, Trigger (cool side note, as a small boy Glenn got to ride Trigger). Glenn's father (Glenn Randall Sr.) is in the Cowboy Hall of Fame! His dad also trained horses in Italy for a year to be ready to perform for the film "Ben Hur".
When finished in Italy Glenn Sr. brought back the original Charlton Heston/" Ben Hur" horses and recreated the races and chariot wreck scenes that were in the "Ben Hur" film! Glenn Jr. was 19 at the time and he helped his dad with performances for arenas all around the country including Madison Square Garden to Cal Palace, as well as many of the international horse shows on the east coast. Glenn was in the show himself, driving a break-a-way chariot and the horse would continue to run while dragging him behind them, this being his introduction into the world of stunts.
Glenn realized he could not compete with his dad in Hollywood as a horse trainer, so he practiced the craft of stunts for 3 years and promoted himself as a stunt man and got a few breaks from top stunt coordinators to become a "bag carrying stuntman". He became valuable because he had several abilities like doing high falls, car crashes and more. His ability to do more than one type of stunt secured his stature in the industry and he worked his way up to become a stunt coordinator himself. Some of his early stunts can be seen in TV shows like "Wild Wild West" and "Gun Smoke" as well as movies like John Wayne's "Cowboys", Robert Redford's "Jeramiah Johnson' James Bonds "Diamonds are Forever" and "Planet of the Apes". He was the stunt double for Glenn Ford, Charles Bronson, and many others.
As time went on and his reputation grew. The director of the Anthony Quinn epic film "Lion of the Desert" saw Glenn's potential and offered him the chance to spend a year in Libya as stunt coordinator and a second unit action director of the action epic film.
One specialty Glenn had was the ability to envision, script and fully storyboard out elaborate scenes and then go out and direct them. This made him an asset in the industry and forged his place in Hollywood history. It was director Steven Spielberg who gave Glenn is US directorial debut. Glenn accepted this opportunity with one condition, that Steven allowed him to script and storyboard out the sequence, have Steven review the concept, and only if Steven thought it was acceptable, he would take the job. Well... it worked! And we all know the scene! It's the famous moment in the film that went down in history as the bike chase where E.T. and his friends take flight in "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"!
His second unit directing credits include films such as "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial", "The Jewel of the Nile", "Innerspace", "Midnight Run" "The Mask of Zorro", "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", "Beethoven" and many more.
Glenn served as Stunt Coordinator on numerous high-profile projects like "Poltergeist", "Time Cop", "Black Stallion", "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Double Jeopardy", "Never Say Never Again", "Firestarter", "The Mask of Zorro", "TimeCop" and many more!
Glenn also had the privilege to appear on screen as an actor in roles such as a Stormtrooper in "Return of the Jedi", the Flying Wing Mechanic in "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark", as well as various supporting characters in other films.
Glenn was also hired by the Disney company to write & direct the "Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular" which was a live-action- stunt show at the (then MGM Studios - now The Disney Studios) theme park that park attendees could watch and learn more about how stunts were done.
Glenn has been retired for 20 years. In his retirement he likens himself as a retired samurai warrior who finds solace in growing bonsai trees. Glenn funds his solace in building and working on his horse farm in South Carolina.- Stunts
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Craig Baxley is a third-generation filmmaker. After starting his career in front of the camera, working his way up as a successful stunt coordinator and second unit director on films like Predator (1987), Reds (1981), The Long Riders (1980) and The Warriors (1979) (with such talented directors as Don Siegel, Alan J. Pakula, Warren Beatty, Norman Jewison, Walter Hill and Steven Spielberg), he transitioned making his directorial debut on the acclaimed hit series The A-Team (1983). His first feature film as a director was Action Jackson (1988) for Joel Silver and was the beginning of a very diverse career working in many genres. He later went on to direct Dark Angel (1990) (a.k.a. "I Come In Peace") starring Dolph Lundgren, Stone Cold and a number of mini-series, including Stephen King's Storm of the Century (1999), Rose Red (2002), The Triangle (2005), The Lost Room (2006) and King's television series Kingdom Hospital (2004), on which he directed every episode of the series.- Stunts
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Craig Baxley Jr. is known for Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023), R.I.P.D. (2013) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).- Stunts
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Began as an actor in Kurt Russell-Disney Films in 1974. Made the switch to the Stunt world following a successful career as a junior pro surfer. Born, bred, and resided in Malibu. Many, many stunts later, David made the promotion to Stunt Coordinator in 1978 on Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Coordinating TV and films all over the world brought him up to the position of 2nd Unit Director on Gorky Park (1983). "Action" movies proceeded to explode along with David's career. Befriending Harrison Ford, two of David's most notable 2nd units were Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994). As shown in Filmography, he worked back-to-back until the break from Disney, offering to 1st unit Direct the feature, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996). Directorial debut grossed over $100 Million. Completed two features for 1997, Desperate Measures (1998) & Sphere (1998) with Barry Levinson.- Stunts
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Arguably Hollywood's greatest stunt driver ever, Carey Loftin's amazing driving and stunt skills were utilized in dozens of Hollywood productions over a period of nearly half a century.
Loftin was born on January 31st, 1914 in Blountstown, Florida and broke into movie stunt work in the late 1930s. Loftin's expertise with motor vehicles, including cars, trucks & motorcycles, saw him involved in contributing his skills to numerous cult films of the 1960s / 1970s that featured thrilling car chase sequences including The Love Bug (1969), Bullitt (1968), Vanishing Point (1971)Diamonds Are Forever (1971), The French Connection (1971), Duel (1971), Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) and White Line Fever (1975). The versatile Loftin also appeared in front of the camera as an actor in over seventy minor roles during his long career.
Loftin was still contributing stunt and driving work in feature films until his mid-seventies, and eventually retired from film in 1991. He died in March 1997, in Huntington Beach, California from natural causes.- Stunts
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Hank Amos is an American born 2nd Unit Director and Stunt Coordinator. A former professional Water Skier with two World Records and a National Championship to his Credit. Hank is known throughout the industry for his "can do" spirit, and has worked on some of the biggest movies of all time, amassing over 27 Billion dollars in box office revenue. Hank's motto on set, and in life is- "if everything is under control, you're going too slow". When not making movies, he enjoys flying airplanes, hang gliders, racing motorcycles, water ski racing, and training for and racing in Ironman Triathlons.- Stunts
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Bob Bralver was born on 15 January 1941 in the USA. He is an assistant director and actor, known for Darkman (1990), Road House (1989) and Suicide Kings (1997).- Stunts
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Phil Tan was born in Singapore where he spent his childhood and then at the age of five moved to the UK. Phil started off his athletic career as a gymnast where he became the British Youth Tumbling champion and a member of the British squad for many years. Years later after getting into martial arts, Phil also became the Men's British Tae Kwon do Champion.
Phil's first break in film, was as an actor and fight choreographer in a film called The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980) with Peter Sellers. Afer that came a year on Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984), also as an actor and trainer for Christopher Lambert. Phil was then contacted by Steven Spielberg and Robert Watts to train the pricipal actor 'Jonathan Ke Quanin' for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
He was then invited to become a member of The British Stunt Register in 1986. That was the start of Phil's stunt career. Now Philip Tan lives in LA and works as a 2nd Unit Director, stunt and fight co-ordinator on some of Hollywoods bigget movies.- Director
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Steve Boyum: A Versatile Creative Visionary in Television and Film In the world of film and television, Steve Boyum has produced and directed hundreds of episodes in acclaimed series such as "Gen V" (Amazon), "The Old Man" (FX), "Goosebumps" (Disney+), "Supernatural," "Lethal Weapon," "Black Sails," and "Hawaii Five-0," along with numerous feature films, mini-series and MOW's . His work has resonated with audiences and critics, showcasing his versatility in various genres and storytelling styles. Before transitioning into directing and producing, Boyum gained recognition as a world renown second unit director and stunt coordinator. He also performed daring stunts in countless films and television series, leaving his mark on iconic movies such as "Apocalypse Now," "Lethal Weapon," "Predator," and series such as "The A-Team," and "The Dukes of Hazzard." This early exposure to the world of stunts and filmmaking set the stage for his future career. Subsequently, he ventured into cinematography, honing his skills in visual storytelling, enhancing his contribution to filmmaking. Born in California, Steve Boyum excelled in various sports, including motocross, skiing, surfing, and the martial arts. His early years were marked by athletic prowess that laid the foundation for his future endeavors. Mr. Boyum is also an accomplished fine artist and illustrator, creating canvases reflecting his profound understanding of aesthetics and the human experience. His musical talents enrich his artistic journey, creating a harmonious blend of creativity. Steve Boyum's career in the world of entertainment stands as a testament to his leadership, dedication, versatility, and passion for the arts. His ability to craft stories that resonate with audiences and his pursuit of artistic excellence ensure that his legacy will inspire future generations in the industry.- Actor
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Highly recognizable Native American actor, stuntman and singer who is equally capable of portraying cold-hearted villains on the one hand and warm-hearted, open "good guys" on the other, as evidenced by his huge grin and hearty laugh.
The solidly built 6' 3" Richmond has regularly played the bad guy on-screen. He's been on the receiving end of the fists of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando (1985), gotten pummeled by Carl Weathers in Action Jackson (1988) and tangled with Steven Seagal in Hard to Kill (1990).
Richmond is the son of movie stuntman Leo C. Richmond and first broke into film and TV in the early 1970s with minor roles in shows such as The Bionic Woman (1976), The Rockford Files (1974) and Magnum, P.I. (1980). From there he quickly picked up work in numerous made-for-TV movies and was kept busy throughout the 1980s and 1990s with appearances in such A-grade productions as Licence to Kill (1989), Best Seller (1987) and Batman Returns (1992). He even found himself in the children's film Curly Sue (1991). In early 1991 Richmond scored the key role of "Bobby Six Killer" in the bounty hunter-themed TV series Renegade (1992) starring alongside Lorenzo Lamas and Kathleen Kinmont. The series was quite successful and ran from 1992 to 1997, turning out over 100 episodes! Additionally, Richmond has starred in plenty of B-movie action films and has become quite a cult figure of the genre.
Since the late 1990s, Richmond has remained busy on several fronts. He's continued acting in Hollywood, is the official spokesman for Indian Motorcycles and is the lead singer for the band "Branscombe Richmond and the Renegade Posse". He's also notched up numerous awards, including being voted "Native American Entertainer of the Year" and "Mr Showman" of the year by the Las Vegas Review Journal.- Stunts
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Dan Bradley is known for The Bourne Supremacy (2004), Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).- Stunts
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Eric Chambers was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended California State University at Northridge in 1983 majoring in Theatre and Film. Right after college he went to work for Universal Studios in their live action shows which lead him to a successful career as a stuntman and stunt coordinator for major motion pictures.
In 1992 Chambers enrolled in the American Film Institute's Directors workshop. Upon completing the program in 1993, he was hired to write and produce the feature screenplay "Deadly Metal" to be directed by Penelope Spheeris. In 1996 he wrote and directed "The Last Detour" which won Best Live-Action Short Film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and garnered serious critical acclaim at the Riverton International Film Festival.
In 1999 he teamed-up with Academy Award©-winning actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. to write the feature screenplay "Side Effects". Then in 2005, wrote, directed and produced the indie action feature "Movin' Too Fast" which was recently released on video. He is in the process of casting his next film "North of Sunset" which is being produced by Yari Film Group. He also wrote two other projects that are in development: "The Au Pair" and "Under the Radar".- Stunts
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Big, brawny and imposing actor and stuntman Bob Minor was born on January 1st in 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama. The 6' 2" onetime champion bodybuilder (he's a former Mr. Los Angeles bodybuilding title holder) made his debut as a stuntman doubling for James Iglehart in Russ Meyer's delightfully outrageous Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970). Minor subsequently played "Barbados" in Meyer's Black Snake (1973). Minor's next significant big break was working as both an actor and stunt coordinator for Jack Hill on both Coffy (1973) and Foxy Brown (1974). Minor also acted for Jack Hill in The Swinging Cheerleaders (1974) and Switchblade Sisters (1975) (aka "Switchblade Sisters"). Minor went on to become the first black member of the Stuntman's Association of Motion Pictures in 1973. Six years later, Minor became the second vice-president of the Stuntman's Association of Motion Pictures. Among the many films Minor has performed stunts in are National Treasure (2004), Holes (2003), Ocean's Eleven (2001), The Italian Job (2003), Volcano (1997), Witness (1985), The Beastmaster (1982), The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982), Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976), Let's Do It Again (1975), Rollerball (1975), Earthquake (1974), Cleopatra Jones (1973), Black Eye (1974), Detroit 9000 (1973) and Black Caesar (1973). Minor has doubled for such actors as Jim Brown, Fred Williamson, John Amos, Danny Glover, Bernie Mac, Sidney Poitier, Roger E. Mosley and Carl Weathers. He has also worked as both a second-unit director and stunt coordinator on many pictures and TV shows. Minor's most memorable acting roles are "Studs the chauffeur" in Coffy (1973), a black revolutionary in Foxy Brown (1974), a back-alley pimp in Scream Blacula Scream (1973), a rollerball team member in Rollerball (1975), "Wiley" in The Deep (1977), a stick-up man in The Driver (1978), Harold Sakata's brutal henchman in Death Dimension (1978) and a vicious hitman in Action Jackson (1988). Minor's TV show guest spots include a Klingon on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), ER (1994), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), L.A. Law (1986), Jake and the Fatman (1987), Alien Nation (1989), Matlock (1986), The Fall Guy (1981), Quincy M.E. (1976), Starsky and Hutch (1975), Wonder Woman (1975), Eight Is Enough (1977), The Fall Guy (1981), The Greatest American Hero (1981) and The Six Million Dollar Man (1974). Minor was the stunt coordinator for the hit TV show Magnum, P.I. (1980) for six years and directed second unit on the show, as well. The film Bob Minor is proudest of is Glory (1989), in which he employed 70 some people to perform stunts in the picture.- Producer
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David M. Barrett is a producer and director with over 200 credits on more than 40 hit television shows. Barrett began his career as a stuntman and eventually progressed to stunt coordinator and later second unit director on several major studio films. Today, he is one of the most prolific producer-directors in television.- Stunts
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Stan Barrett was born on 26 June 1943. He is an actor and assistant director, known for The One (2001), The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Species II (1998).- Stunts
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Stanton Barrett, born in Bishop, California, in 1972, has led a unique life both as a race car driver, a Hollywood stuntman and director. Stanton has competed in 22 NASCAR's Sprint Cup races, over 200 NASCAR Nationwide race and 2009 IRL Indy Car series. Stanton's professional status reaches into the realms of extreme skiing, motocross and snowmobile racing. He has worked in over 150 motion pictures and television series. He has performed a variety of dangerous stunts, stunt doubling and stunt coordinating for many of Hollywood's finest actors in films such as: Spiderman 1 & 2, Jurassic Park 2 & 3, Rat Race, Blade, Batman, Nutty Professor, Volcano, Extreme, Jumanji, Fastlane and Cradle to the Grave, Dukes of Hazard, just to name a few. Stanton is a member of an extraordinary family comprised of Olympic athletes, professional stunt men, seasoned stock car drivers, and successful entrepreneurs.- Stunts
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Eddie Hice was born on 1 March 1930 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for They Live (1988), Escape from New York (1981) and Repo Man (1984). He was married to Dianne L. Wilson and Patty Elder. He died on 12 March 2015 in Sylmar, California, USA.- Stunts
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Prolific American stunt man and occasional small part actor, formerly billed as Wayne Van Horn. The son of a veterinarian who ministered to animals at Universal studios, he first worked as a horse wrangler following a stint in the U.S. Army. This earlier expertise as a rider served him well after he joined his brother Jimmy in Hollywood. Van Horn's riding skills were showcased in many westerns of the 50s and 60s. He frequently doubled for Guy Williams on Disney's popular TV series Zorro (1957). Equally adept at fencing and fight scenes, Van Horn also made his mark in epic swashbucklers like Spartacus (1960) and The War Lord (1965). Major stars he doubled for have included Gregory Peck (Mackenna's Gold (1969) ), James Stewart (Firecreek (1968)]) and Henry Fonda ([The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)]). He was latterly best known as a long-standing collaborator of Clint Eastwood in the capacities of stunt double and stunt coordinator (The Enforcer (1976), The Gauntlet (1977), Sudden Impact (1983)), director (Any Which Way You Can (1980), The Dead Pool (1988), and Pink Cadillac (1989)) and second-unit director (Magnum Force (1973), The Rookie (1990), Pale Rider (1985) etc.). Van Horn was an inductee into the Stuntmen's Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Taurus Lifetime Achievement Stunt Award .- Stunts
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William Washington has worked in the motion picture industry for 30-plus years and counts among his credits over 400 Film projects. Television Shows, Commercials, and Music Videos. Washington's career began when he was hired as a stuntman on the feature film "Marked for Death", starring Steven Segal in 1989. He continued working as a stuntman for 4 years, during which time, he became one of Hollywood's go-to African American stuntmen, frequently working with Terry Leonard, one of the most celebrated Stunt Coordinators of the time. Washington's curiosity on set, where he had the opportunity to interact with and learn about every department, exposed him to the various aspects of filmmaking. It was through such interaction that he gained his first opportunity as Stunt Coordinator on the multi-award-winning feature film "What's Love Got to Do with It", directed by Brian Gibson, starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne. In 2008, Washington tried his hand at producing and directing "House Arrest", his first feature film, starring Stacey Dash and The Game. Given its limited budget, there were many challenges, all of which Washington was able to overcome through critical problem-solving. On January 1, 2013, Washington's tenacity and love for filmmaking culminated in a distribution deal with Grindstone Entertainment Group for "Theatrical Release", which he also directed and produced. In addition to his interests on set, Washington developed an interest in the development stage of projects, particularly in screenwriting. He has developed several screenplays, including some of which are under consideration by investment groups for financing, namely "Bad Adaptation", "Fight of Glory", "Jolted", "The Showdown", "Ice", " Showtime Borders", and the television series, "Retribution". After years of performing, creating, writing, and directing, Washington continues to perfect his craft and pursue greater opportunities in the film industry, guided by his mantra "Perfect practice makes perfect".- Stunts
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Clayton J. Barber grew up with movies from Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, whom inspired him to do martial arts. He chose, when 10 years old, Tae Kwon Do, for its acrobatic nature and its speed, and has achieved a black belt. Other skills of his are gymnastics and dance.
Unfortunately, he lost his first 6 tournaments, but didn't give up. He decided to work harder and soon won his first local tournaments. Soon he became one of the best and member of the U.S.Tae Kwon Do team in 1986, but also in 1989, -94 and -95. He kept winning more and more tournaments in the 80s and 90s.
Some stats: 1995 Competitor of the Year USOC Amateur Athlete in Tae Kwon Do of the Year Gold at the US Open Gold at the US Team Trials 1994 Gold at the US Team Trials 4-Time US National Tae Kwon Do Champion (a.o. 1989, 1990) 3-Time US Olympic Festival Champion (a.o. 1989,1991) 3-Time National Collegiate Champion 1986 Gold at the Nort American Championships In short, many gold and silver medals the years -86, -90, -91, -94 and -95
Clay was not satisfied with these title and wanted more. His popularity and skills helped him in achieving more, as he wanted. He became a movie star. He's been in several action movies, and is a great stuntman in some movies/series. Too bad he missed a role as "Hollywood" in WMAC-Masters.- Director
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Jeff Wolfe is an award winning Director, 2nd Unit Director. One of few who have parlayed a stunt/acting career into a successful role behind the camera. Having over 200 credits to his name and 150 Episodes of Network television Directing 2nd Unit, his experience and expertise have garnered four Emmy Award nods and a win for his work on JJ Abrams' Revolution. He also won a Screen Actors Guild award, and two coveted World Stunt Awards for his performances in the Avengers and The Pirates of the Caribbean. He now works primarily behind the lens, in the role of Director / 2nd Unit Director. Most recently, his short film Penance has won 27 Film Festival Laurels for his Writing/Directing including the famed Toronto Film Festival and his second Film "Day of Reckoning won Comic Con in Summer 2018.. Recently he has been Directing on the Fox Pilot Presentation "The Flare" and the segment Director of the Season Finale TV show 'FaceOff" and is prepping multiple Action / Horror Films.- Stunts
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Buddy Joe Hooker was born on 30 May 1942 in Vallejo, California, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Grindhouse (2007), Hard to Kill (1990) and Rules of Engagement (2000). He has been married to Gayle Hooker since 3 November 1990. They have two children.- Stunts
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Gregory J. Barnett was born on 17 April 1949 in Costa Mesa, Orange, California, USA. He is an assistant director and actor, known for 24 (2001), Predator (1987) and Armageddon (1998). He is married to Barbara Barnett. They have two children.- Stunts
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Noon Orsatti is known for Avengers: Endgame (2019), Black Panther (2018) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018).- Stunts
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Born in Beverly Hills, California, Ernie F. Orsatti started in the film industry at the age of sixteen. His mother, Inez Gorman, was a noted opera singer. His father, Ernie Orsatti, was a famous baseball player who played for The St. Louis Cardinals, known as "the gas house gang". He was the nephew of Victor M. Orsatti and Frank Orsatti and the brother of Frank Orsatti. The surname Orsatti name has been associated with Hollywood for decades, starting with the Orsatti agency, during the "Golden Age" of Hollywood.- Stunts
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Stuntman and actor Frank Harry Orsatti was born on February 26, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. The son of St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Ernie Orsatti and opera singer Inez Gorman, Frank was also drafted into the Cardinals, but an injury during training prevented him from playing. Orsatti subsequently joined the Merchant Marines and worked on freighters for ten years. Frank eventually returned to Los Angeles and began his career as a stuntman in the late 1960's. Among the notable actors that Frank doubled are Bill Bixby, Burt Reynolds, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Orsatti died of respiratory failure at age 62 on December 23, 2004 in Sherman Oaks, California. He was survived by his wife Julie Ann Steinberg Orsatti, daughters Gina Marie and Kimberly Ann, brothers Rex and Ernie F. Orsatti, and a granddaughter.- Stunts
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Merritt Russell Yohnka was born on April 1, 1958 in Chebanse, Illinois to Marilyn and Norm Yohnka. He attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, where he joined Delta Sigma Phi. In 1982, he was hired to work at Knott's Berry Farm in southern California as the star in the "Wild West Stunt Show". He also took a job as a security guard at nights. The long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives (1965) filmed an episode (with actor Josh Taylor) at Knott's Berry Farm, centering on "The Wagon Camp Stunt Show". Yohnka was later given a recurring role on the soap era as Joey on Days of Our Lives (1965) from 1984-92. He did stunts on numerous TV shows and films in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was nominated for several awards and was honored when he received the Emmy Awards in 2008 and 2009 for his stunt coordination on the television series Chuck (2007).
He met his future wife, Cindy Yohnka, in 1992, when, ironically, they played husband and wife on a car commercial. They married in real life in 1996, later welcoming three children: Emily, Steven and Garrett, and living in Sherwood Forest, Los Angeles County, California. After 24 years of marriage, Merritt died in 2020 in Los Angeles County following a valiant battle with cancer. He was 62 years old, and was survived by his wife, children, parents, siblings, and a large extended family.- Stunts
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Chris Howell is known for Air Force One (1997), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) and Swordfish (2001).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Starting out as a rodeo cowboy and then becoming a stuntman in silent westerns, Yakima Canutt later doubled for such stars as Clark Gable and John Wayne, among others, in such dangerous activities as jumping off the top of a cliff on horseback, leaping from a stagecoach onto its runaway team, being "shot" off a horse at full gallop and other such potentially life-threatening activities. He became expert at staging massive events involving livestock, such as cattle stampedes and covered-wagon races, as well as Indians-vs.-cavalry battles on a grand scale. Canutt's most noteworthy achievement as a second-unit director came in his staging and direction of the chariot-race sequence in William Wyler 's Ben-Hur (1959)--which, from initial planning to final execution, took two years.- Stunts
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Glenn R. Wilder was born on 1 September 1933 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Point Break (1991), Monster (2003) and Deja Vu (2006). He died on 7 July 2017 in Gotha, Florida, USA.- Stunts
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Jeff Dashnaw was born on 1 April 1956. He is an assistant director and actor, known for News of the World (2020), Sin City (2005) and The Terminator (1984).- Stunts
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Rick Avery is a Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, Actor, Director, Helicopter Pilot, and Aerial Coordinator, with over 500 feature film, television and commercial credits, including; "Men in Black 2/3", "Captain America", Four Batman Movies", "Ant man","Get Smart", "American Sniper", "Titanic", "The Prestige", "Star Trek Insurrection", "The Abyss", "Gangster Squad", "The Crow", and "Charlie Wilson's War." He has been nominated for three Screen Actors Guild awards winning the Screen Actors Guild Cast Award for "Traffic", the Best Stunt Ensemble Award in a Motion Picture for "Batman Dark Knight" and the 2009 Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Vehicular Work in "Batman Dark Knight." Rick a Fifth Degree Black Belt was inducted to the "Martial Arts Hall of Honors " in 2010, for Exemplary Achievements and Dedication to the Martial Arts. He Won the USA Boxing Old Dog super welterweight Boxing Championship in 2014 in the Masters Division. In 2015 He became a National Boxing Champion winning the USA Boxing Ringside National Championship. Later that year Rick doubled down and was declared World Boxing Champion in the Masters Division at the Ringside World Championships. Rick has directed two movies and a documentary: "The Expert" and "Deadly Outbreak," both of which were HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax Premieres, and "Raiders Remembered", a Documentary that won Honorable mention at the New York Film Festival. His Second Unit Director credits include: the upcoming "Hands of Stone", "Tenacious D", "Scream 3", "Anchorman", "Identity", and "The Sweetest Thing. Rick's acting credits include the films, " Ant Man" "Hands of Stone ", "Edge of Darkness" opposite Mel Gibson, "Hands of Stone", opposite Robert De Niro ,"Heat", "Spiderman", and "Batman Begins". Rick is an accomplished helicopter Pilot and instructor with over 7,500 hours.. He is Chief Pilot for National Helicopters, and was a line pilot for Guardian Helicopters working firefighting for two seasons. He flies A-Stars, Jet Rangers, Long Ranger,s Robinson R44, and Schweiser 300 helicopters. He has flown helicopters for "The Closer", "The Bachelor","Three Rivers ","Bloodshot", "Hells Kitchen", numerous commercials , and airplanes for "24". Rick also hosted the extremely successful Internet T.V. Show "Hardknocks". He is a college graduate, commercial multi-engine airplane pilot, commercial helicopter pilot and instructor, 5th degree black belt champion, certified scuba diver, was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, and former Santa Barbara Metro Police Officer.- Stunts
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Gary Combs was born on 13 December 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an assistant director and actor, known for Blade Runner (1982), RoboCop (1987) and They Live (1988).- Stunts
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Garrett Warren is an Ex-Stuntman turned Writer/Director who has been responsible for creating the action in such movies as Avatar, Logan, Alice In Wonderland, Divergent, Real Steel, Alita Battle Angel and the Avatar Sequels. He is an Ex-World Champion Martial Artist and taught fight work to such actors as Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, Kate Hudson, Jeffery Dean Morgan and many more. His writing career began with a project he created and partnered with Zoe Saldana and now includes the comic book world with the introduction of "Blanket."- Stunts
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William Scharpf is known for Logan (2017), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) and Jurassic World (2015). He has been married to Brandy Johnson-Scharpf since 1993.- Stunts
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Stuntman and actor Bobby Bass was born on August 6, 1936 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Bobby not only was a Judo champion with a third degree black belt, but also was a paratrooper, Green Beret, and a Special Forces instructor in the military prior to being introduced to the stunt business by fellow stuntman and actor Gene LeBell in the mid-1960's. Outside of his extensive work as a stuntman, Bass also taught such people as Mel Gibson, Burt Reynolds, Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover, Michael Douglas, and Kathleen Turner how to either fight and/or handle weapons (Bass helped popularize the use of the head butt in barroom fights). In addition, Bobby became a staunch advocate of safer working conditions in the stunt industry after stuntwoman and then girlfriend Heidi Von Beltz was paralyzed from the neck down in the wake of an automobile stunt going disastrously awry during the shooting of The Cannonball Run (1981) as well as the tragic helicopter accident that claimed the lives of Vic Morrow and two child actors that occurred during the making of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983). Bass died at age 65 from Parkinson's disease on November 7, 2001.- Stunts
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Robert Alonzo's journey through the film business began early on in the city of Angels. He started with his passion of animation at age six, when he began drawing flip pages of his favorite cartoons. He continued this until he was ultimately introduced to an obsession of martial arts that would last a lifetime. He first began his training with his brother at a very young age and earned black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido with Grandmaster Jun Chong. But Robert's devotion to martial arts was constantly fueled by the hunger for knowledge in all styles.This approach led him to train in multiple disciplines and to compete and excel in various international martial arts competitions.
Although Robert's dedication to martial arts was self evident, his childhood dreams of film making continued with an academic scholarship to Loyola Marymount University, where he earned his BA degree in Studio Arts and Communication Studies, while minoring in Animation and Business Marketing. This is where Robert trained under Dan McLaughlin and made his first hand drawn animated senior thesis film titled the "The Dive of Life". Upon graduation, Robert dabbled in the commercial world as a Junior Art Director at Envision Group, but ultimately his love for martial arts and film came calling and led him to become a stunt performer.
Robert has accumulated over 200 credits in film, television, commercials, and music videos and worked extensively and repeatedly with A-list talent both in front and behind the camera. This who's who list includes Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Dwayne Johnson, Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Renner, Joel Edgerton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Noomi Rapace, Milla Jovovich, Morgan Freeman, Taraji P. Henson, David Oyelowo, Chris Pine, Charlize Theron, Josh Brolin, Cameron Diaz, Jason Momoa, Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, Doug Liman, Jospeh Kosinski, Chris McQuarrie, Tim Miller, Brad Bird, Albert Hughes, and David Ayer.
Bringing with him an extensive international resume as a Stunt Performer, Fight Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator and Action/2nd Unit Director, Robert combines his creative storytelling ability with his wide array of live action filmmaking techniques, coupled with his broad knowledge of today's use of visual/special effects to provide unforgettable action that spans a variety of genres. His 2nd Unit directing credits include Oblivion, Tomorrowland, Deadpool, Proud Mary, Bright, Braven, and Alpha. Also, at Brad Bird's request, he worked closely with the storyboard artists and animators of the highly anticipated Disney Pixar's release of Incredibles 2 to help formulate character driven action that displays the physics of live action filmmaking.- Stunts
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Mark Vanselow is known for Seraphim Falls (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).- Stunts
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Jack Gill has created some of the movie industries' most memorable action sequences. He directed 2nd unit and/or was the stunt coordinator on blockbuster movies such as Bad Boys for Life (2020) Venom (2018) Jumanji (2017) Fate of the Furious(2017) Furious 7 (2015), Ride Along 2 (2016), Ride Along (2014), Fast Five (2011), The Hangover Part III (2013), Date Night (2010), Wild Hogs (2007), Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), Showtime (2002), Money Train (1995) and many more. As a stuntman, he has jumped cars and motorcycles through walls of wood, glass and flame on Knight Rider (1982) and The Dukes of Hazzard (1979); he has taken falls from buildings as high as twelve stories, and jumped from exploding boats and mountain tops; he has flown through the air hanging from helicopter struts and streaked through the sky in the F-16 Fighter aircraft. Jack is a past President of Stunts Unlimited, a member of the Directors Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and has been nominated and won many stunt awards over the past years. His preparation, precision and safety practices are well-known and followed throughout the business. He and his wife, actress Morgan Brittany, their daughter Katie Gill and son Cody Gill, reside in the hills of Agoura, California.- Stunts
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Paul Baxley was born in Casper Wyoming in 1923. Growing up in Los Angeles, he went on to become an all-city quarterback and track star at Eagle Rock High.
A Marine, a Scout and Sniper in the 4th Division in World War II, he fought on Kwajalein (Roi-namur), Iwo Jima, Saipan and Tinian. He received Two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and a letter of commendation from the President of the United States. Taught briefly on Paris Island after the war.
After the War, he went back to college and became an all-American quarterback. Afterwhich he met Richard Talmadge, who at the time, was the most successful Stunt Coordinator in the motion picture business. Along with Dick and Davey Sharp, the threesome were probably the best all around athletes the industry had ever known. His movie star looks were an obvious fit for doubling some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, among them James Dean, Alan Ladd and Marlon Brando. After working together, he and Marlon became best friends and remained so until Marlon passed away in 2004.
Continuing as one of the most successful Stunt Coordinators and Second Unit director through the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, he also directed several episodes of T.H.E. Cat and The Dukes of Hazzard. Later in his career he enjoyed working as his son's Stunt Coodinator and Second Unit director.- Stunts
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Andy Gill is an award winning Stunt Coordinator, a member of DGA, SAG, AMPAS and Stunts Unlimited. He is known for such films as: Fast & Furious 7 Fast & Furious 6 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Total Recall Death Race Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Herbie Fully Loaded Bad Boys II Pearl Harbor.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Dino dos Santos was born on July18, 1968 in the city of Londrina, northern part of the state of Parana in Brazil. He is the third son of Nelson dos Santos and Maria T. dos Santos, who gave him the name Ednaldo dos Santos. In 1977 the family moved to Jacareí, where Dino was raised among the mountains, rivers, animals, and sugar cane fields. He began to work on a farm harvesting tomatoes and other vegetables.
At the time Dino was only a 9-year-old child when he discovered a small circus, where the ringmaster was also the trapeze artist and in charge of the ticket booth. His wife was a contortionist and sold popcorn and their children were acrobats. This universe fascinated him and he was enchanted with it. He and his cousin Ivair watched the show, which included a contest to see who could balance on a board on a cylinder To the surprise of many in the crowd, they won the contest, and won tickets to see the show again the next day. From that day on they were both at the circus every day! That's where Dino's mind was opened to the artists... the artists that inspired him and taught him to be a great acrobat. Aside from the universe of the circus, Dino worked as a mechanic for a big company, but that had nothing to do with the world he dreamed of. When Dino was 19 he discovered the "space circus", and irresistibly went in and boldly asked if they needed an acrobat. The answer was yes. All the circus artists were seated in the bleaker to watch Dino. As he was already trained in the art of capoeira and Olympic gymnastics, he grabbed this opportunity tooth and tong, got inspired and leaped and jumped all over the ring showing all he knew. The result was better than expected as he was hired on the spot and began the same night, where he would appear with two other acrobats. That night his dreams began to come true together with a new challenge and road. He performed in every show for four weeks. Everyone in town who knew him saw the show, which now had one of its home town boys in the ring.
In April of 1996, Dino moved to Israel to work the American Cinema who was doing several projects there. They spent 2 months in a (which was a center to aid new immigrants) where Dino took the opportunity to learn Hebrew as well as hone his physical preparation. He worked with SABAN, the creators of power rangers and VR troopers. Then came a period of extreme political instability, military conflicts and terrorist threats and all production was canceled, no more cinema, not one production. Being thus, Dino had to go to work at reconstructing houses together with Arabs and Palestines, working as a bricklayer's assistant, from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm in Jerusalem. Dino lived in Tel Aviv. Dino finished his work, but didn't get paid for it. In 1998 looking for work outside the arts, Dino worked in a steak house and became a specialist in technique of meat cuts, also working at the grill and as a waiter. Aside from this Dino was a security guard at the door of a Brazilian club in the port area of Tel Aviv. Until one night, when the restaurant had contracted dancers for New Years Eve, who didn't show up. The owner asked Dino to do the show. From that point on, Dino became waiter and showman. He worked in the club until 1999, when he heard there would be a test to be Antonio Banderas' double in the film "the body" an American/Israeli production.
He got the job and went on to make many other films as Antonio Banderas' double. They have made 10 films and 1 commercial together.- Stunts
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Walter Scott was born on 20 July 1940 in Blythe, California, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for They Live (1988), Chain Reaction (1996) and Tron (1982). He has been married to Valerie Kay Ryan since 14 June 1979. They have two children. He was previously married to Cynthia Ann Lakin.- Stunts
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Steve M. Davison is known for A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), Armageddon (1998) and The 6th Day (2000).- Stunts
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Eddy Donno was born on 24 July 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). He died on 19 October 2014 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Stunts
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Mickey Gilbert was born on 17 April 1936 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an assistant director and actor, known for The Last of the Mohicans (1992), The Blues Brothers (1980) and Waterworld (1995). He was married to Yvonne Yrigoyen. He died on 5 February 2024 in Camarillo, California, USA.- Stunts
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Lance Gilbert is the official stunt double for actor Mel Gibson (since 1997). Lance has been credited as stunt coordinator, stunt double, stunt performer, and sometimes as an actor in almost one hundred movies.
As a stunt coordinator, Lance Gilbert is best known for The Final Destination (2009), The Eye (2008), Planet Terror (2007), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), and xXx (2002).
In 2001, Lance Gilbert has been nominated for a Taurus award for Best Work with an Animal for his work on The Patriot (2000). In 2003, Lance Gilbert won a Taurus award for Best Stunt Coordinator for his work on xXx (2002).- Stunts
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Jon has over 30 years working in the capacity of Stuntman, Stunt coordinator and Action director. He has experience working in many countries around the world. Known for CSI, The Avengers, Cowboys and Aliens and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. He has been married to the motion picture business for over 30 years and married to wife Randy since 1992. They have 1 child and many dogs.- Stunts
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Keith Splinter Davis is known for Avengers: Endgame (2019), Black Panther (2018) and Iron Man (2008).- Stunts
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Shawn Balentine is a Stuntman/ Stunt Coordinator whose credits include American Horror Story, Under the Dome and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He has performed as a Stunt Double for the great Patton Oswalt, James Corden, Jack Black, Neil Casey, Oliver Cooper & Chaz Bono. Since coming out in 2016 he's been trying hard to change the Stereo Types & help change the narrative on being a openly LGBT behind the scenes in Hollywood. Most recently lending his voice & skills to an Anti-Bullying PSA and a LGBT Teen Suicide PSA too. On June 9, 2017 he Released The Light: The Orlando Anniversary Tribute Project (2017) which he Created and helped Produced staring Athletes and Stunt Performers from around the Globe representing each and every victims in the tragic Pulse Orlando Tragedy.- Stunts
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J.J. Perry started his martial arts training in 1975 and began with stunt-work in the late 1980s when he got out of the army. He has had over 24 years of martial arts training and has a 5th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 2nd-degree on Hapkido and has experience with all kinds of weapons. He got his black belt for Tae Kwon Do at the age of 12 and competed from the age of 7 till 24. Besides martial arts, J.J. is also skilled in riding bikes, rodeo and does weight lifting.- Stunts
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Larnell Stovall was born on 22 October 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for The Continental (2023), Titans (2018) and Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).- Stunts
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BJ Davis is a Member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, formerly with the Producers Guild of America, Directors Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild. BJ produced the controversial award-winning documentary feature film Top Priority: The Terror Within (2012), which premiered at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on May 16, 2012. "Top Priority: The Terror Within" was released theatrically in New York and Los Angeles and won a Best Picture award showcasing the government's whistle-blower retaliation against his wife, Julia Davis Julia Davis, a former Customs and Border Protection federal agent.
BJ worked his way through the ranks of the film industry, as an Assistant Director, Stuntman, to writing, producing and directing. BJ has a degree in Communications and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute.
BJ was inducted into the Hollywood Stuntman Hall of Fame and served as a stunt double for five (5) Academy winners, Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Tommy Lee Jones, Michael Caine and Art Carney. BJ's two world records are still standing to date: 1) a high fall from a helicopter into the ocean from the height of 180 feet, 2) an aerial neck suspension beneath a helicopter at 70 mph, at 1,000 feet for a period of 20 minutes of a helicopter flight from Universal Studios to the Santa Monica Pier.
BJ Davis directed Brandon Lee, the son of martial artist, the incomparable Bruce Lee, in his first feature film, which catapulted Brandon into the spotlight. BJ worked as a Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director with box office legends like Brian DePalma, Clint Eastwood, John McTiernan and Oliver Stone. BJ has made numerous appearances in Star Trek films, including Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) as the scripted character Yeoman Burke along with the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) television series for years. Paramount Pictures created a line of merchandise and other venues using BJ's likeness as Yeoman Burke.
BJ won the role of the futuristic cowboy toy, "Brave Star" for Mattel Toys.
BJ & Julia Davis fulfilled his longtime dream of saluting America's heroes, Medal of Honor recipients by creating the television series Medal of Honor (2000), hosted by Academy nominee Burt Reynolds in the ongoing series Medal of Honor: History of Heroes (2012) in association with the Medal Of Honor Society and former MOH President, Paul Bucha. Reality TV began when film and television star Charlie Sheen and BJ Davis collaborated in creating and Co-Hosted the first program of its kind, How to Become a Hollywood Stuntman (1991), 'How To Become A Hollywood Stuntman."
BJ Davis took an active position in the affairs of the Screen Actors Guild, when he served as secretary to Charlton Heston and Robert Conrad. Davis' guild efforts successfully prodded the Screen Actors Guild to provide contractual representation for stunt coordinators and stopped the classification system of stunt players by SAG that would have denied women and minorities the right to work and career advancement. BJ founded the National League of SAG Stunt Performers and served as a former SAG Safety Representative and Legal Expert. BJ served as Stunt Coordinator at the Pasadena Playhouse.
BJ has served as an elected president of the civic/community/ public service organization, The Jaycees, Wounded Warriors Chapter, and continues works in support of charitable organizations, such as the City of Hope, Therapeutic Living Center for the Blind (sponsored by the Conrad Hilton Foundation), the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Humane Society.
BJ is a human and civil rights advocate dedicated to exposing corruption globally. His wife is a former Department of Homeland Security, Acting Supervisor, serving as a National Security/Counter-Terrorism/Immigration Expert. As human rights activists reporting fraud, waste, government and judicial corruption, retaliation, publicly combating organized crime elements after being targeted by the Department of Homeland Security, CBP, ICE, IRS and others for Julia's protected disclosures reporting a national security breach on July 4, 2004, at the US/Mexico border at San Ysidro, CA.
BJ served as Youth Minister for the Bethany Foursquare Church in North Hollywood, CA serving with Pastor Hal Rapp after attending Rhema Bible College in Johannesburg, South Africa.
BJ Davis is the former President of Fleur De Lis Film Studios, a full-service international production and distribution company for feature films, TV series, videos and documentaries.- Stunts
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Melissa R. Stubbs was born in 1970 in Canada. She is an assistant director and actress, known for Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).- Stunts
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Well-respected and sought after Action Director Darrin Prescott, known for his stylized and visceral action in films such as Ford v Ferrari, Baby Driver, Black Panther, the John Wick series, Drive, and his Screen Actors Guild award-winning car chase work in The Bourne Ultimatum, got his start in the film business in 1994.
A stunt double for actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger (Batman & Robin), Hugo Weaving (The Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions), Darrin made a name for himself as a talented and hard-working stuntman and stunt coordinator. With an impressive resume of more than 100 films, including The Bourne Supremacy, Spiderman 2, The Hangover, Independence Day, Darrin has seamlessly transitioned to creating and directing the action on some of Hollywood's most exciting films.
A 2001 X-Games competitor, Darrin has spent his life training in martial arts, snowboarding, surfing, driving, motorcycles and more.
Married to his wife Suzanne since 1996, they have 2 children together, Tanner Prescott and actress Kalia Prescott.- Stunts
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Joel Kramer was born on 10 September 1957 in Tucson, Arizona, USA. He is an assistant director and actor, known for Furious 7 (2015), Innerspace (1987) and Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979).- Stunts
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Gilbert B. Combs was born on 15 January 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), Bad Boys II (2003) and Deja Vu (2006).- Stunts
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Shauna Duggins was born on 27 March 1979 in Imperial County, California, USA. She is an assistant director and actress, known for Charlie's Angels (2000), Fast Five (2011) and The Kingdom (2007).- Stunts
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Mike Smith, originally from Houston, TX, started his multi-sport athletic career early. He grew up a lifelong practitioner in various martial arts, riding horses and motocross. On a diving scholarship, Mike graduated from Auburn University. He then went on to high diving in live shows at Magic Mountain and MGM Grand, which led to an amazing ride.
Mike soon became one of Hollywood's hottest stunt doubles making Mel Gibson, Ethan Hawke, Christian Bale, David Duchovney and many other leading men, look damn good. He's been James Bond, Batman and countless heroes driving fast cars, riding wild horses and braving 100ft falls.
Soon after transitioning into the world of stunt coordinating and 2nd unit directing Mike was asked to be a member of one of Hollywood's most prestigious groups, Stunts Unlimited, and has served on the Board for multiple terms. Stunts Unlimited has produced such elite action directors as Hal Needham, David Ellis, and Scott Waugh among others.
Mike has always had an overwhelming passion for story telling. Blending that with his action direction, Mike is fast becoming one of Hollywood's most sought after action designers. Recent projects include Need for Speed and Nightcrawler.- Director
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Born in England, Andy competed in many forms of two and four wheeled motor sport before entering the movie business. He began his film career in 1972 in England and France as a vehicle stunt performer. Andy's talent was mostly concentrated towards vehicles stunts. Andy decided in 1973 to make use of his organizational skills too and become an assistant film director.
This proved extremely successful and Andy enjoyed a meteoritic rise through the ranks of third, second and eventually first AD to become one of the World's most highly paid AD's. This work took him all over the world. Specializing particularly in very large international productions that involved complex, dangerous and logistically difficult stunts and action sequences, including the three of the largest James Bond films, The Man With The Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. From 1973 to 1987 Andy worked as an Assistant Director on more than 70 International Movies. As First Assistant Director, Andy's credits include, among many others, Hope and Glory, The Last Place on Earth, Getting it Right, Party Party, Another Country and The Dresser (Both Hope and Glory and The Dresser were nominated for Best Picture Oscars).
With these major credits under his belt, by 1987, Andy once again decided to concentrate on action but this time, creating and directing entire action sequences. This move led Andy to design, coordinate and or direct some of the largest action sequences ever achieved on many international productions. These are typified by the huge (Twelve hundred people) Teamster battle in Hoffa, the (Fourteen hundred people) charge and battles in Stargate; the action on Galaxy Quest, the World War One Battle Scenes for Oscar Winner Frank Pearson's TV Movie Truman, starring Gary Sinese and the huge battles in Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, the car stunt sequences of Highwaymen, and most recently the action sequences on Scooby Doo 2, Cat Woman, I Robot and Eragon. In 1989, Andy moved permanently from England to set up base in California.
Andy is, with his Brother, Vic, a founding member of Armstrong Action, the largest privately owned and most comprehensive family operated Stunt and Action Facilities Company in the World. Andy has, working with Armstrong Action, Stunt Coordinated, Designed and Created the action elements for The Green Hornet, Thor, Season of the Witch and many TV Commercials and live action performances. For the last almost two years, Andy has concentrated largely on the totally new style of movement and action for Sony's, reinvention of The Amazing Spiderman.
Andy has worked in Thirty Eight Countries on Six Continents including, England, USA, France, Italy, Ireland, Israel, Egypt, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Denmark, Norway, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Scotland, Malta, Majorca, Switzerland, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Hong-Kong, Holland, Mexico, Lithuania, The Dominican Republic, Austria, China, Singapore, Borneo, Hungary, Japan.
Andy wrote, produced and directed the original movie, Moonshine Highway for Showtime Networks. Starring Kyle MacLachlan and Randy Quaid, this Movie received very favorable trade and public reviews and as a Paramount home video release, has proved to be a successful, popular and extremely profitable rental title. Andy also directed several episodes of The New Adventures of Robin Hood for Warner Brothers TV. Andy directed Biff Henderson Travels Around America for Late Night with David Letterman. Co-directed two Metallica music videos, the now classic Sheryl Crowe "Steve McQueen" music video, and several commercials.- Stunts
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Tap Canutt was born on 7 August 1932 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and assistant director, known for El Condor (1970), The Cowboys (1972) and State Fair (1962). He died on 2 June 2014 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.- Stunts
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William H. Burton Jr. is known for Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) and Face/Off (1997).- Actor
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Stuntman, actor, and second unit director Bill Catching was born Jerome P. Catching on June 16, 1926 in Bexar County, Texas. In 1942 at age sixteen Catching hitchhiked from Bandera, Texas to Hollywood, California. Upon reaching California Bill got a job working in barns that furnished horses for movies. After serving a stint in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Catching went on to work as a wrangler for horse trainer and wrangler Ralph McCutcheon. Bill began his long and extensive career as a stuntman primarily in Western films and television shows in the late 1940's. Catching signed up as a stuntman for the production company ZIV Television Programs in the early 1950's. Bill not only doubled for Leo Carrillo on the TV series The Cisco Kid (1950), but also was a stunt coordinator on the TV shows The Wild Wild West (1965) and The Fall Guy (1981). In the wake of retiring from the film and television industry in the mid-1990's, Catching settled in Arizona and raised prize horses on his ranch just outside of Yuma. In August, 1994 Bill received a Golden Boot Award for his sterling and significant contributions to the Western genre; said award was presented to Bill by his good friend Roy Rogers. Catching died of cancer at age 81 on August 24, 2007 at his home in Somerton, Arizona.- Stunts
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Award winning Stunt Coordinator and 2nd Unit Director Greg Powell has over 40 years experience in the film industry.
Greg has a vast knowledge in all aspects of stunts as a performer and a coordinator including Fighting, Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, HGV, Horses, Battle Sequences, Fire, Explosions, Wirework and many more. This allows him to guarantee all stunts are covered professionally and safely.
Greg has a 2014 Taurus Stunt Award for Best Coordinator for his work on Fast & Furious 6.
For more info on Greg's experience in the industry please visit stuntsworldwide or see his full credit listing on IMDB.- Stunts
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A Chicago native of the north side of Chicago, yes a Bears and Cubs fan, Marty began his career in Hollywood as a Production Assistant then as a stuntman. Marty has multiple projects being developed, pitched, optioned and financed through is company Full Throttle Pictures since 2010. He has Stunt Coordinated, 2nd Unit Directed, Directed on many films and as of 2012 began Producing full length feature films.- Stunts
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Gary McLarty was born on January 16, 1941 as Gary Raymond McLarty. In his youth Gary lived at the McKinley Home for Boys in Los Angeles. He was there during the filming of East of Eden (1955) starring James Dean. He worked as an extra. He is known for his work on The Blues Brothers (1980), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), and Jurassic Park (1993). The tragedy plagued Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) found Gary in the helicopter that fired the blank shots which resulted in three fatalities when things went wrong on the ground. In 2001 Gary testified in court that he turned down Robert Blake's offer to kill Blake's wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley. He died on October 11, 2014 when a pickup truck driven by fellow stuntman Bob Orrison making a U-turn was broadsided by a Jeep Cherokee in Rancho Cordova, California, USA. Both stuntmen were killed instantly. The two persons in the Jeep Cherokee were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.- Stunts
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