Eddie Perez

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

As stunt coordinator

2022 – Daisy Jones & The Six 2022 – Promised Land 2019-2022 – Snowfall 2013-2021 – Shameless 2019 – Zeroville 2019 – Perpetual Grace, LTD 2017 – Rhett & Link's Buddy System 2016 – So B. It 2015 – Hardcore Henry 2014 – Blood Ransom 2013 – Masters of Sex 2013 – Max Rose 2011 – Chemistry 2011 – In Plain Sight 2008 – Sex Drive 2008 – While She Was Out 2007 – Shoot 'Em Up 2006 – Idiocracy 2005-2006 – Threshold

2004-2006 – Phil of the Future 2004 – Blade: Trinity 1999-2004 – The Jersey 2003 – The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 2002 – Curb Your Enthusiasm 2002 – 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd 2002 – Zig Zag 2002 – Crossroads 2001 – Human Nature 2001 – Special Unit 2 2000 – Mexico City 2000 – Just Deal 1999 – Forever Fabulous 1998 – Permanent Midnight 1997 – Hugo Pool 1997 – American Perfekt 1994 – Hail Caesar 1993 – Mi Vida Loca

Awards and nominations YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.2020 WonPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety ProgramShameless 2018 Nominated 2017 Won 2016 Won 2015 NominatedCatalina Film FestivalBest ShortThe Test of Time2010 WonScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion PictureStar Trek