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Charlie Picerni(I)

  • Director
  • Stunts
  • Actor
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2023
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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 (1985), 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".
BornDecember 19
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BornDecember 19
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 2 nominations

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Fast and Furious 9, 2019
Fast and Furious 9, 2019
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Glass Jaw 2017
Fast 8 New York
Fast 8 Cleveland
Charlie Picerni
Charlie Picerni
2018 Taurus Awards - Accepting The Lifetime Achievement Award
2018 Taurus Awards - Accepting The Lifetime Achievement Award
Chernobyl September 2016
Chernobyl September 2016

Known for

Patrick Swayze and Kelly Lynch in Road House (1989)
Road House
6.7
  • Stunts(as a different name)
  • 1989
Brad Pitt, Patricia Arquette, Gary Oldman, Christian Slater, Dennis Hopper, and Christopher Walken in True Romance (1993)
True Romance
7.9
  • Stunts(as a different name)
  • 1993
Bruce Willis and Hart Bochner in Die Hard (1988)
Die Hard
8.2
  • Stunts(as a different name)
  • 1988
Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes in Demolition Man (1993)
Demolition Man
6.7
  • Stunts(additional stunt coordinator)
  • 1993

Credits

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Director

  • Spice Williams-Crosby in Talk to the Animals (2018)
    Talk to the Animals
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones, DMX, Rachelle Leah, and Michael Matthias in The Bleeding (2009)
    The Bleeding
    • Director
    • 2009
  • Peter Falk, George Segal, Rip Torn, and Bill Cobbs in Three Days to Vegas (2007)
    Three Days to Vegas
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Seven Days (1998)
    Seven Days
    • Director (as a different name)
    • TV Series
    • 1998–2000
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989)
    Tales from the Crypt
    • Director (as a different name)
    • TV Series
    • 1990
  • Dale Robertson and Ben Vereen in J.J. Starbuck (1987)
    J.J. Starbuck
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1988
  • Avery Brooks and Robert Urich in Spenser: For Hire (1985)
    Spenser: For Hire
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1987
  • Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
    Hunter
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1986–1987
  • Nick Mancuso in Stingray (1985)
    Stingray
    • Director (as a different name)
    • TV Series
    • 1986–1987
  • Brian Keith and Daniel Hugh Kelly in Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
    Hardcastle and McCormick
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1985–1986
  • Hollywood Beat (1985)
    Hollywood Beat
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1985
  • MacGruder and Loud (1985)
    MacGruder and Loud
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1985
  • Pamela Bellwood, Anthony Franciosa, and Christopher Norris in Finder of Lost Loves (1984)
    Finder of Lost Loves
    • Director (as a different name)
    • TV Series
    • 1985
  • Lee Horsley in Matt Houston (1982)
    Matt Houston
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1983–1985
  • Dana Carvey, Dick Butkus, James Farentino, and Bubba Smith in Blue Thunder (1984)
    Blue Thunder
    • Director (as a different name)
    • TV Series
    • 1984

Stunts

  • Air America
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 1998–1999
  • Euphoria
    • stunt driver (uncredited)
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Megalopolis
    • stunt driver
    • Post-production
  • Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
    Euphoria
    • stunt driver (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Helen Mirren, Djimon Hounsou, Lucy Liu, Adam Brody, Meagan Good, Rachel Zegler, Zachary Levi, D.J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey, and Ross Butler in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
    Shazam! Fury of the Gods
    • stunt driver
    • 2023
  • Ed Quinn, Paige Hurd, Kron Moore, and Daniel Croix in The Oval (2019)
    The Oval
    • stunt driver
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • David Boreanaz in SEAL Team (2017)
    SEAL Team
    • stunts
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Raymond Lee in Quantum Leap (2022)
    Quantum Leap
    • stunt driver (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Sylvester Stallone in Samaritan (2022)
    Samaritan
    • stunt driver (uncredited)
    • 2022
  • Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Viola Davis in The First Lady (2022)
    The First Lady
    • stunt driver
    • stunts
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Aleks Paunovic, Piotr Adamczyk, Tony Dalton, Vera Farmiga, Jeremy Renner, Alaqua Cox, Carlos Navarro, Hailee Steinfeld, Fra Fee, and Florence Pugh in Hawkeye (2021)
    Hawkeye
    • stunt driver
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • Queens (2021)
    Queens
    • stunt coordinator (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • The Darkness of the Road (2021)
    The Darkness of the Road
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2021
  • Charlize Theron, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Ludacris, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, John Cena, and Nathalie Emmanuel in F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
    F9: The Fast Saga
    • stunt driver
    • stunt player
    • 2021
  • Liam Neeson in Honest Thief (2020)
    Honest Thief
    • stunt performer/stunt driver (as a different name)
    • 2020
  • Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roger Dale Floyd in Greenland (2020)
    Greenland
    • stunts (as a different name)
    • 2020
  • Shemar Moore in S.W.A.T. (2017)
    S.W.A.T.
    • stunt driver (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2020
  • Ozark (2017)
    Ozark
    • stunts
    • TV Series
    • 2020

Actor

  • Queer as Folk (2022)
    Queer as Folk
    • Butcher (as a different name)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Demonic (2015)
    Demonic
    • Police officer #1
    • 2015
  • Criminal Minds (2005)
    Criminal Minds
    • Passenger on Bus (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • Thomas Ian Griffith and Jason Scott Lee in Timecop: The Berlin Decision (2003)
    Timecop: The Berlin Decision
    • Gambler #1
    • Video
    • 2003
  • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung in Martial Law (1998)
    Martial Law
    • Thug (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • Matt McColm and Annabel Schofield in The Protector (1997)
    The Protector
    • Security Guard
    • 1997
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies (1994)
    True Lies
    • Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
    • 1994
  • Father Hood (1993)
    Father Hood
    • Bodyguard #1 (as a different name)
    • 1993
  • Thomas Ian Griffith in Excessive Force (1993)
    Excessive Force
    • Thug #1
    • 1993
  • Brandon Lee in Rapid Fire (1992)
    Rapid Fire
    • Driver of Gunman Car (uncredited)
    • 1992
  • Simon & Simon (1981)
    Simon & Simon
    • Hawkins
    • Kidd's Goon #1 (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1983–1988
  • Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman in Beauty and the Beast (1987)
    Beauty and the Beast
    • Savage #2
    • Thug #2
    • TV Series
    • 1987
  • George Peppard, Mr. T, Dirk Benedict, and Dwight Schultz in The A-Team (1983)
    The A-Team
    • Fed
    • Ralph - Gunman
    • Gunman (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1985–1986
  • Bad Guys (1986)
    Bad Guys
    • Referee #1
    • 1986
  • Ernest Borgnine, Jan-Michael Vincent, and Alex Cord in Airwolf (1984)
    Airwolf
    • Horn's Man #1 (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1986
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Coordinated/Directed "Maximum Risk"
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Coordinated/Directed "Maximum Risk"
Coordinated/Directed Falls
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Coordinated/Directed Falls
Coordinated/Directed Comedy
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Coordinated/Directed Comedy
Coordinated/Directed Ultimate Arm Chase
Demo Reel 3:03
Coordinated/Directed Ultimate Arm Chase
Coordinated/Directed Car Chases Europe
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Coordinated/Directed Car Chases Europe
Coordinated Car Chases USA
Demo Reel 2:40
Coordinated Car Chases USA
Martial Arts Fight Choreography
Demo Reel 2:35
Martial Arts Fight Choreography
Female Fight Choreography
Demo Reel 2:30
Female Fight Choreography
Fight Choreography
Demo Reel 4:14
Fight Choreography
Stunt Coordinator "GetAway"
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Stunt Coordinator "GetAway"
The Bleeding
Trailer 2:30
The Bleeding

Personal details

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    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • Chuck Picerni Sr.
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • December 19
    • Queens, New York, USA
  • Spouses
      Nancy YoungNovember 25, 2000 - present

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  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Male

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  • Trivia
    He was Paul Michael Glaser's stunt double on Starsky and Hutch (1975). He was also the Stunt Coordinator for the entire show. Picerni was also the Second Unit Director for seasons 2 through to the end of the show and First Unit Directed 2 episodes for Starsky and Hutch.
  • Nickname
    • Charles Picerni

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