Best Stunt Coordinators - Current
by ottorommel | created - 16 May 2017 | updated - 18 May 2017 | PublicSince the Academy refuses to add a Best Stunt Coordinator award, I decided to put together a list IMHO of the best ones out their right now actively providing amazing work to make the action movies we love truly awesome.
1. Simon Rhee
Stunts | Inception
Simon Rhee is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 4th Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do. He is a World-Class Martial Artist known for his beautiful kicks and incredible forms, and is a many-time Grand Champion of the tournament circuit. Karate Illustrated noted that, "Simon Rhee has the ...
2. James Lew
Stunts | Luke Cage
Raised in South Central Los Angeles, James Lew's destiny was to answer a cattle call in Hollywood for the hugely popular Kung Fu (1972) television series. He went on to star in the now collectible Hong Kong film, Young Dragon (1979). He made the move to big budget studio films in 1984. John ...
3. Merritt Yohnka
Stunts | Minority Report
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 ...
4. Jeff Wolfe
Director | Mourning Rock
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 ...
5. David M. Morizot
Stunts | Black Panther
David Morizot hails from Florida, but grew up in a variety of places, being raised by a mother who was a writer and always seeking change and fresh perspectives. While this instilled a sense of adventure into him at a young age, it also filled his mind with new ideas and the ability to recognize ...
6. Brett Chan
Stunts | Warrior
Brett Chan is known for Warrior (2019), Marco Polo (2014) and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010).
7. Christopher Place
Actor | Premium Rush
Christopher Place was born in the USA. He is a director and assistant director, known for Premium Rush (2012), I Am Legend (2007) and Blindspot (2015).
8. Brian Machleit
Stunts | Joker: Folie à Deux
Brian Machleit was born in St Clair Shores, Michigan, USA. Brian is an assistant director and actor, known for Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), Red Notice (2021) and Reminiscence (2021).
9. John Stoneham Jr.
Stunts | War for the Planet of the Apes
John Stoneham Jr. is known for War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Inception (2010) and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).
10. John Medlen
Stunts | Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Growing up John Medlen had four loves: karate, stunts, music, and directing. Much of his early work was based on his vast martial arts background, which opened doors for him to become a stunt player and a small production company that he co-owned in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which ...
11. Andy Gill
Stunts | Black Panther
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...
12. Sam Hargrave
Actor | Extraction
Sam Hargrave is known for Extraction (2020), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Atomic Blonde (2017).
13. Simon Crane
Stunts | Rogue One
Simon Crane (born 1960) is a British stuntman, stunt coordinator, second unit director and film director. Crane has been a staple in the stunt world for decades working on several of the biggest action films and franchises in movie history, including several Bond films, Aliens (1986), Indiana Jones...
14. Trevor Habberstad
Stunts | Iron Man Three
Trevor Habberstad was born on May 15, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Iron Man Three (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and Doctor Strange (2016). He died on February 19, 2017 in Santa Clarita, California, USA.
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