Eddie Perez
Quick Facts
Biography
Eddie Perez is an American director, stunt coordinator and actor. He is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for Shameless.
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. 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. He was the second unit director and stunt coordinator in the films such as Blade and Shoot 'Em Up.
Eddie has stunt coordinated Shameless for 9 seasons. In 2015, he directed the short film, The Test of Time. His notable acting works include Westworld, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Deadpool, Sicario, and Jack Reacher.
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 | |
| 2018 | Nominated | ||||
| 2017 | Won | ||||
| 2016 | Won | ||||
| 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 |
