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Stunts | Actor | Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Affectionately known as the Godfather of Adrenaline/Extreme Sports, Rich developed his action skills that would launch him into films, television, music videos, commercials & live events. He has been a visionary behind the extreme sports industry for over 25+ years. He is also a Stunt Coordinator, Stuntman, Extreme Sports Athlete, Action Actor, TV Personality, Published Writer & Producer. See full bio »

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in San Diego, California, USA
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Rich Hopkins on the Red Carpet Studio Grand Opening in Las Vegas On Location with Tennis Star Andy Murray in South Beach.. Stunt Coordinator Rich Hopkins and Stuntmen Jeff Galpin and Bobby Talbert "Heli Rap In" to the Grand Opening of "Geek Squad Village" Louisville Kentucky Rich Hopkins in a fight scene with actor Keith Lyle for TV Pilot "Mirage".. Kick Ass "Call Sheet"..!! Stunt Performer Rich Hopkins "ON FIRE" for "Big Magazine"
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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Filmography

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2014 The Glass Circle (stunt coordinator) (pre-production)
 
2014 The Intruder 3D (stunt coordinator) (pre-production)
 
???? The Final Table (stunt coordinator) (pre-production)
 
???? First Platoon (stunts) (pre-production)
 
???? Motel de Gracia (stunt performer) (pre-production)
 
2013 Stars (stunt rigger) (post-production)
 
2013 Red Herring (stunt coordinator, stunt performer) (completed)
 
2013 Now You See Me (utility stunts)
 
2012 Sushi Girl (stunt coordinator)
 
2012 American Restoration (TV series) (utility stunts - 1 episode)
– Buck Wild (2012) (utility stunts)
 
2007 Reunited: The Real World Las Vegas (TV series) (stunt performer)
 
2007 Celine Dion Taking Chances: The Sessions (video documentary) (stunt coordinator)
 
2007 The Real Wedding Crashers (TV series) (stunt driver - 2 episodes, 2007) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode, 2007) (stunts - 1 episode)
– Jonnie and Derek (2007) (stunt coordinator, stunt driver)
– Denise and Steve (stunt driver)
– Erica and Manoli (stunts)
 
2006 The Circuit III: Final Flight (video) (stunt performer)
 
2006 Burned (video) (stunt coordinator, stunt driver)
 
2005 The Dr. Joy Browne Show (TV series) (stunt arranger - 2005)
 
2005 Criss Angel Mindfreak (TV series) (stunt coordinator) (stunt driver)
 
2005 Transamerican Killer (video) (stunt coordinator)
 
2005 Travel Channel Specials (TV special) (stunt performer)
 
2004 Leave No Trace (stunt coordinator)
 
2003 Vegas Vampires (stunt double)
 
2003 Tactical to Practical with Hunter Ellis (TV series documentary) (stunt arranger)
 
2003 2 Fast 2 Furious (stunt driver)
 
2003 VH1 Divas Duets (TV special documentary) (stunt coordinator)
 
2003 You Gotta See This! Comedy Edition (TV series) (stunt performer)
 
2002 Sports Disasters (TV series) (stunt performer)
 
2002 Special Weapons and Tactics (stunt performer)
 
2001 Tikiville (TV movie) (action coordinator)
 
2000 Maximum Exposure (TV series) (stunt performer)
 
2000 I Dare You (TV series) (stunt performer)
 
1999 Good Morning America (TV series) (utility stunts - 1 episode)
– Episode dated 9 April 1999 (1999) (utility stunts)
 
1999 Life, Camera, Action! (TV series documentary) (stunts)
 
1998 Wami on Miami (TV series) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode)
– Special Effects (1998) (stunt coordinator)
 
1997 Real TV (TV series) (stunt coordinator)
 
1996 ESPN X-Games (TV series) (aerial stunts - 1 episode)
– X Games Two (1996) (aerial stunts)
 
1996 Extreme Weekend (TV special) (action coordinator)
 
1996 Fox Report w/ Shepard Smith (TV series) (stunt performer)
 
1995-2000 Planet X TV (TV series) (action coordinator)
 
1994 The Gordon Elliott Show (TV series) (stunt coordinator)
 
1993 Great Escapes (documentary) (stunt performer)
 
1992 MTV Sports (TV series) (stunt coordinator)
 
1992 CBS News Up to the Minute (TV series) (stunt performer)
 
1991 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV series) (additional stunts - 1 episode)
– Lies of the Heart (1991) (additional stunts - uncreditied)
 
1981 Entertainment Tonight (TV series) (stunt double: Fabio)
 
1952 Today (TV series) (stunts)
 
Show ShowActor (17 titles)
2013 Red Herring (completed)
Russian Gang Leader
 
2009 All Worked Up (TV series)
Limo Owner
– Episode #1.1 (2009) … Limo Owner (episode)
 
2007 The Real Wedding Crashers (TV series)
Fire Fighter & Bodyguard
– Jonnie and Derek (2007) … Fire Fighter & Bodyguard
 
2006 The Circuit III: Final Flight (video)
Fighter
 
2005 Transamerican Killer (video)
Party Dude
 
1997 America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (TV series documentary)
Blonde Man
– Street Smarts #6-8 (1997) … Blonde Man
 
1995 Planet X TV (TV series)
Host / Self
 
1992 The Master
Johnny's Student (uncredited)
 
1991 Point Break
Surfer (uncredited)
 
1991 The Doors
Hippie (uncredited)
 
1990 Menu for Murder (TV movie)
Tennis Pro (uncredited)
 
1990 Gabriel's Fire (TV series)
Lounge Patron
– Gabriel's Fire (1990) … Lounge Patron (uncredited)
 
1990 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Concert Rocker
– For Cryin' Out Loud (1990) … Concert Rocker (uncredited)
 
1990 Side Out
Vollyball Player (uncredited)
 
1990/I Lambada
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
 
1990 Madhouse
Tourist
 
1990 Ski School
Bartender (uncredited)
 
2014 The Glass Circle (second unit director) (pre-production)
 
???? Motel de Gracia (second unit director) (pre-production)
 
2013 Red Herring (second unit director) (completed)
 
1995-2000 Planet X TV (TV series) (second unit director)
 
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
???? Motel de Gracia (producer) (pre-production)
 
2002 Livin' Large (TV series) (segment producer)
 
1997 Real TV (TV series) (segment producer)
 
1995 Planet X TV (TV series) (segment producer)
 
Show ShowProduction Manager (1 title)
2013/I The Gambler (unit production manager) (post-production)
 
Show ShowSelf (24 titles)
2009 The World's Funniest Moments (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2009) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2008 The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest (TV series)
Himself
– Daredevils (2008) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2007 The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch (TV series)
Himself
– Stunts and Effects (2007) … Himself
 
2007 I Dare You (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 January 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 Criss Angel Mindfreak (TV series)
Himself
– Easy Rider (2006) … Himself
 
2005 The Dr. Joy Browne Show (TV series)
Himself
 
2005 Travel Channel Specials (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Get Out (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Vegas Street Luge (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Tactical to Practical with Hunter Ellis (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Thrillseekers Vegas (2004) … Himself
 
2004 CBS News Up to the Minute (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 January 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 You Gotta See This! Comedy Edition (TV series)
Himself
– Paraglider Crash … Himself
 
2002 Sports Disasters (TV series)
Himself
 
2000 Maximum Exposure (TV series)
Himself
 
1998 Wami on Miami (TV series)
Himself
– Special Effects (1998) … Himself
 
1998 Road Rules (TV series)
Himself
– Club Sandwiches Not Seals (1998) … Himself
 
1997 Real TV (TV series)
Himself
– Road Rules 4 Final Mission (1997) … Himself
 
1996 ESPN X-Games (TV series)
Himself
– X Games Two (1996) … Himself
 
1996 Extreme Weekend (TV special)
Himself
 
1994 The Gordon Elliott Show (TV series)
Himself
– Bungy Date … Himself
 
1993 MTV Sports (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 October 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 Great Escapes (documentary)
Himself
 
1990 Inside Edition (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 May 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1987 Hard Copy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.0 (1987) … Himself
 
1981 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
 

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Spiderman "DVD Premier" Stunt -- Stuntman & Stunt Coordinator Rich Hopkins performs a 1000' foot descender stunt off of the Renaissance Tower in Dallas Texas USA.. Halloween 2003 Transamerican Killer -- After his girlfriend leaves him for a woman, a man has a sex change and kills all of her girlfriends to win her back. Death Trap Stunt -- Stunt Coordinator & Stunt Driver Rich Hopkins performs the "Death Trap Stunt" with Criss
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Commercial - Boca Burgers Position: Stunt Coordinator / Fire Prep Production Co: A & R Group Ad Agency: Foote/Cone/Belding Director: Peter Cuesta See more »

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14 Interviews  | 14 Articles  | See more »

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Alternate Names:

J. Richard Hopkins | Richard Hopkins

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Production Coordinator for Motivational Pioneer, Anthony Robbins in the mid 80s. See more »

Nickname:

King of Extreme See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius