Eddie Perez (stunt coordinator)
Eddie Perez | |
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| Born | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Director, stunt coordinator, actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Eddie Perez is an American director, stunt coordinator and actor.[1][2] He is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for Shameless.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Eddie was born in New York City, New York. He graduated from Long Island University, had worked as a doorman in New York City, and then moved to Los Angeles to work as a personal trainer for Mickey Rourke and Anthony Michael Hall.[4] He worked as a bodyguard for Duran Duran, Sylvester Stallone, and Sandra Bullock. Later, he studied acting with Peter Flood and stunts with Paul Stader.[5] He was the second unit director and stunt coordinator in the films such as Blade and Shoot 'Em Up.[6]
Eddie has stunt coordinated Shameless for 9 seasons. In 2015, he directed the short film, The Test of Time.[7] His notable acting works include Westworld, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Deadpool, Sicario, and Jack Reacher.[8]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
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| 2015 | The Test of Time | Director, writer, and producer | Short film |
As stunt coordinator
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Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Won | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program | Shameless | [9] |
| 2018 | Nominated | [10] | |||
| 2017 | Won | [11] | |||
| 2016 | Won | [12] | |||
| 2015 | Nominated | Catalina Film Festival | Best Short | The Test of Time | |
| 2010 | Won | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture | Star Trek | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Me and My Emmy: Eddie Perez". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Want to Do Your Own Stunts? Here's What You Need to Know". backstage.com. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Awards & Nominations". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Eddie Perez". martialartsentertainment.com. 7 September 2017. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "STUNTS ON SCREEN". filmfatales.org. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Want to Do Your Own Stunts? Here's What You Need to Know". backstage.com. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Eddie Perez for Hollows Grove". Latino-Review.com. 24 April 2003. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "FANBASE PRESS INTERVIEWS STUNT COORDINATOR EDDIE PEREZ ('DEADPOOL') ON HIS EMMY NOMINATION FOR 'SHAMELESS'". fanbasepress.com. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or Variety Program - 2020". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or Variety Program - 2018". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or a Variety Program - 2017". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or Variety Program - 2016". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "'Inglourious' leads SAG Awards". hollywoodreporter.com. 23 January 2010. Retrieved 2022-03-16.