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Conrad E. Palmisano(1948-2024)

  • Stunts
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Actor
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Conrad E. Palmisano
In the climax sequence Rescue Swimmer "Aston Kutcher" tries to save the ship's Captain "Conrad Palmisano" who is trapped below decks in the engine room.
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Conrad began his film career in 1970 as a stuntman. Since 1980, he has become one of the most sought after Second-Unit Directors, with scores of top films to his credit. Known to his friends and co-workers as Connie, he has endeavored to give back to the industry by serving as the President of the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures for four terms, serving on the Board of Directors of the Screen Actors Guild. During his five-year term was instrumental in forming the National Stunt and Safety Committee, which he chaired for several years. He was also among the first stunt coordinators invited into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. Additionally, Conrad serves on the Blue Ribbon Committee of the World Stunt Awards.
BornMay 1, 1948
DiedJanuary 10, 2024(75)
BornMay 1, 1948
DiedJanuary 10, 2024(75)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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Known for

Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Aamir Khan, and Katrina Kaif in Dhoom 3 (2013)
Dhoom 3
5.4
  • Stunts
  • 2013
Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Ek Tha Tiger
5.7
  • Stunts
  • 2012
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in Rush Hour 3 (2007)
Rush Hour 3
6.2
  • Stunts
  • 2007
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in Rush Hour 2 (2001)
Rush Hour 2
6.7
  • Stunts
  • 2001

Credits

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Stunts



  • Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Megan Thee Stallion, Josh Sharp, Bowen Yang, and Aaron Jackson in Dicks: The Musical (2023)
    Dicks: The Musical
    5.3
    • stunt patron (as Conrad Palmisano)
    • 2023
  • Jake Manley in Welcome to Redville (2023)
    Welcome to Redville
    3.7
    • stunt driver
    • 2023
  • Ginnifer Goodwin, Maggie Q, and Eliza Coupe in Pivoting (2022)
    Pivoting
    6.8
    TV Series
    • stunt driver (uncredited)
    • 2022
  • Holly Hunter, Ted Danson, Bobby Moynihan, Kyla Kenedy, Mike Cabellon, and Vella Lovell in Mr. Mayor (2021)
    Mr. Mayor
    6.4
    TV Series
    • stunt performer (uncredited)
    • 2021
  • Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
    The Mosquito Coast
    6.8
    TV Series
    • stunt driver
    • 2021
  • Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)
    NCIS
    7.8
    TV Series
    • stunt performer
    • stunt double: Robert Wagner
    • stunt player
    • 2005–2021
  • The Passenger (2020)
    The Passenger
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • stunt performer
    • 2020
  • Titus Welliver in Bosch (2014)
    Bosch
    8.5
    TV Series
    • stunt driver
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2015–2020
  • Camille Rowe in Where Are You (2019)
    Where Are You
    2.8
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2019
  • The Rookie (2018)
    The Rookie
    8.0
    TV Series
    • stunt performer
    • 2018
  • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Alia Shawkat in Arrested Development (2003)
    Arrested Development
    8.6
    TV Series
    • stunt driver: parade float (as Conrad Palmisano)
    • 2018
  • Annie Potts, Lance Barber, Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord, Montana Jordan, and Iain Armitage in Young Sheldon (2017)
    Young Sheldon
    7.7
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2017
  • Ron Perlman and Dana Delany in Hand of God (2014)
    Hand of God
    7.4
    TV Series
    • stunt coordinator
    • 2017
  • Paul Adelstein and Lisa Edelstein in Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014)
    Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
    7.0
    TV Series
    • stunt driver
    • 2017
  • Warren Beatty, Alden Ehrenreich, and Lily Collins in Rules Don't Apply (2016)
    Rules Don't Apply
    5.7
    • stunt coordinator
    • stunt performer
    • 2016

Second Unit or Assistant Director



  • Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser, Crispin Glover, Ray Liotta, Christopher McDonald, Robert Knepper, Max Thieriot, Rhys Coiro, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson in Texas Rising (2015)
    Texas Rising
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • second unit director (2015)
    • 2015
  • Chaos (2011)
    Chaos
    6.9
    TV Series
    • second unit director
    • 2011
  • Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in No Strings Attached (2011)
    No Strings Attached
    6.2
    • second unit director
    • 2011
  • Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell in The Other Guys (2010)
    The Other Guys
    6.7
    • second unit director
    • 2010
  • Cop House
    5.1
    TV Movie
    • second unit director
    • 2009
  • Naveen Andrews, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Daniel Dae Kim, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Dominic Monaghan, Terry O'Quinn, Harold Perrineau, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Watros, Maggie Grace, and Evangeline Lilly in Lost (2004)
    Lost
    8.3
    TV Series
    • second unit director (uncredited)
    • 2009
  • Blue Blood (2008)
    Blue Blood
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • second unit director
    • 2008
  • Will Smith in Seven Pounds (2008)
    Seven Pounds
    7.6
    • second unit director
    • 2008
  • Colleen Porch and Matt Nable in SIS (2008)
    SIS
    4.5
    TV Movie
    • second unit director
    • 2008
  • Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in Rush Hour 3 (2007)
    Rush Hour 3
    6.2
    • second unit director
    • 2007
  • Shia LaBeouf and Sarah Roemer in Disturbia (2007)
    Disturbia
    6.8
    • second unit director
    • 2007
  • John Cena in The Marine (2006)
    The Marine
    4.8
    • second unit director (as Conrad Palmisano)
    • 2006
  • Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Kelsey Grammer, Anna Paquin, Patrick Stewart, Ben Foster, James Marsden, Hugh Jackman, and Elliot Page in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
    X-Men: The Last Stand
    6.6
    • second unit director (uncredited)
    • 2006
  • Oded Fehr and Michael Ealy in Sleeper Cell (2005)
    Sleeper Cell
    8.0
    TV Series
    • second unit director
    • 2005
  • Jessica Alba and Paul Walker in Into the Blue (2005)
    Into the Blue
    5.9
    • second unit director
    • 2005

Actor



  • Christopher Atkins, Angie Everhart, and Costas Mandylor in Payback (2007)
    Payback
    3.4
    • Drug Dealer #1 (as Conrad Palmisano)
    • 2007
  • Unaccompanied Minors (2006)
    Unaccompanied Minors
    5.4
    • Santa
    • 2006
  • Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher in The Guardian (2006)
    The Guardian
    6.9
    • Fishing Boat Captain (as Conrad Palmisano)
    • 2006
  • Brenden Jefferson, Shia LaBeouf, Miguel Castro, Byron Cotton, Khleo Thomas, and Jake M. Smith in Holes (2003)
    Holes
    7.0
    • Private Investigator (as Conrad Palmisano)
    • 2003
  • Anthony Hopkins and Edward Norton in Red Dragon (2002)
    Red Dragon
    7.2
    • Deputy in Car
    • 2002
  • Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts in Conspiracy Theory (1997)
    Conspiracy Theory
    6.7
    • Truck Driver (uncredited)
    • 1997
  • Steven Seagal in On Deadly Ground (1994)
    On Deadly Ground
    4.6
    • Richter
    • 1994
  • Steven Seagal in Under Siege (1992)
    Under Siege
    6.5
    • Strike Team Leader
    • 1992
  • Jay Leno in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Various Characters (1992- )
    • 1992–2014
  • Leslie Nielsen, George Kennedy, Ricardo Montalban, Priscilla Presley, O.J. Simpson, Jeannette Charles, Reggie Jackson, and Nancy Marchand in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
    The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
    7.6
    • Hijacked Taurus Driver (uncredited)
    • 1988
  • Paul Coufos in Busted Up (1986)
    Busted Up
    4.8
    • Monty (as Conrad Palmisano)
    • 1986
  • Lovelines (1984)
    Lovelines
    5.1
    • Motorcycle Officer #1
    • 1984
  • Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalist in Remington Steele (1982)
    Remington Steele
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Reporter
    • 1984
  • Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
    Tales of the Gold Monkey
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Man with Angry Mob (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • Tuesday Weld, Eleanor Parker, and Granville Van Dusen in Madame X (1981)
    Madame X
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Private Detective (uncredited)
    • 1981

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  • Alternative names
    • Conrad Palmesano
  • Born
    • May 1, 1948
    • Santa Rosa, California, USA
  • Died
    • January 10, 2024
  • Spouses
      Kathryn AndersonMay 27, 2000 - August 20, 2019 (her death)

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  • Nickname
    • Connie

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