Eddie Perez
Born
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Director, stunt coordinator, actor
Years active1989–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

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

Year Title Contribution Note
2015 The Test of Time Director, writer, and producer Short film

As stunt coordinator

Awards and nominations

Year Result Award Category Work Ref.
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

  1. ↑ "Me and My Emmy: Eddie Perez". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  2. ↑ "Want to Do Your Own Stunts? Here's What You Need to Know". backstage.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  3. ↑ "Awards & Nominations". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  4. ↑ "Eddie Perez". martialartsentertainment.com. 7 September 2017. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  5. ↑ "STUNTS ON SCREEN". filmfatales.org. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  6. ↑ "Want to Do Your Own Stunts? Here's What You Need to Know". backstage.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  7. ↑ "Exclusive Interview with Eddie Perez for Hollows Grove". lrmonline.com. 24 April 2003. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  8. ↑ "FANBASE PRESS INTERVIEWS STUNT COORDINATOR EDDIE PEREZ ('DEADPOOL') ON HIS EMMY NOMINATION FOR 'SHAMELESS'". fanbasepress.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  9. ↑ "Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or Variety Program - 2020". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  10. ↑ "Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or Variety Program - 2018". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  11. ↑ "Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or a Variety Program - 2017". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  12. ↑ "Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or Variety Program - 2016". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  13. ↑ "'Inglourious' leads SAG Awards". hollywoodreporter.com. 23 January 2010. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
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