Ric Roman Waugh

Ric Roman Waugh (born February 20, 1968) is an American Filmmaker, and former stuntman. He is known for his work in Felon, Snitch (2013), and Shot Caller (2017). He is the older brother of director Scott Waugh and son of stuntman Fred Waugh.

Career Waugh worked as a stunt performer in the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in films such as Universal Soldier, The Last of the Mohicans, Last Action Hero, Hard Target, The Crow, Gone in 60 Seconds, Lethal Weapon 2, Days of Thunder, and The One. He also worked as an actor, in Kuffs (1992) starring Christian Slater and Milla Jovovich.

His first directorial film was In the Shadows (2001), starring James Caan, Matthew Modine, Joey Lauren Adams, and Cuba Gooding Jr. He later directed Felon (2008), starring Val Kilmer. Waugh worked with actor Dwayne Johnson in Snitch (2013) and was in talks to direct the disaster film Deepwater Horizon in 2012, before changes occurred in the film's development process. In 2019, Waugh went on to solidify his reputation in contemporary action cinema with the third installment of the Has Fallen film series, titled Angel Has Fallen.

He later directed a trio of films starring Gerard Butler, including the global disaster film Greenland (2020) the action-drama Kandahar (2023), and the sequel to Greenland titled Greenland 2: Migration (2026).

Waugh teamed up with Jason Statham in his latest film, Shelter, a thriller about a man whose life unravels after rescuing a drowning girl. Stephen King gave the film glowing reviews, calling it a perfect movie.

Waugh recently launched CineMachine Media Works, now under its first-look deal with Lionsgate. CineMachine is dedicated to producing elevated genre films rooted in socially resonant themes.

Filmography Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes 2001 In the Shadows 2003 Biker Boyz 2008 Felon 2013 Snitch 2015 That Which I Love Destroys Me Documentary 2017 Shot Caller 2019 Angel Has Fallen 2020 Greenland 2021 National Champions 2023 Kandahar 2026 Greenland 2: Migration Shelter

Stunts Year Title Notes 1989 Tango & Cash Uncredited 1990 Days of Thunder as Ric Waugh 1991 Hook as Ric Waugh 1992 Kuffs as Ric Waugh,Assistant stunt coordinator The Last of the Mohicans as Ric Waugh 1993 Last Action Hero 1998 From the Earth to the Moon Episode: "Apollo One" 2000 Gone in 60 Seconds as Ric Waugh