How old was Martin when he started stunting?
Martin knew he wanted to be a stuntman when he was just 5 years old and from a young age he was always building ramps and throwing himself about. After graduating from University in Performing Arts, he began his training for the Stunt Register and within 4 years he was qualified. Some of Martin’s first days performing were with David and Dan on the Harry Potter films, where he doubled Draco Malfoy and Neville Longbottom. Since Potter, Martin has had an amazing career doubling many leading men and in his interview he shares some of his set experiences, including jumping into water from 86 ft, 8 times and being knocked out whilst on the end of a while flying through the air. We hope you enjoy.
What is Derek's podcast about?
In Derek’s Podcast he tells story about how he survived that injury and the surreal way he saw the world for two weeks as he was fighting for his life. LISTEN NOW.
Who is the oldest stuntman in the world?
The word “Legend” doesn’t really cut it when it comes to Rocky Taylor. He’s one of the absolute giants of the industry and he’s been lighting up your screens since the 1960s. He currently holds the record for the oldest stuntman still working, he’s been in at least 12 Bond films from Dr.No all the way through to Skyfall, as well as appearing in classics such as Indiana Jones, Superman and Titanic. In this Podcast, Rocky tells us about how he was the first person to know Roger Moore had been cast as James Bond, what it was like to teach Judo to Cliff Richard and he gives us the inside story of the accident he had on the set of Deathwish 3. We hope you enjoy.
What is Rick's background?
Rick has always enjoyed sport and comes from a background competing in Martial Arts and Motor Racing. In his interview he tells us how he went from becoming a personal trainer to performing stunts and how training for the stunt register was a natural progression. Rick has an impressive credit list and has had a fight with Batman, Bond, Jason Bourne and Captain America! In Rick’s interview he tells us what it was like driving a sports bike 140 flat down a locked off motorway, the process of crashing a motorbike as safely as possible and working alongside cast to get the best performance for an action sequence or fight. We hope you enjoy.
Who is the toughest stunt performer?
Kim is most definitely one of our toughest, bravest stunt performers. Kim has worked on many productions over the years, including Star Wars, Wonder Woman, Thor, Gravity, Hot Fuzz and Stardust and has some performed many incredible stunts. In her interview Kim tells us about some of those stunts, including how to approach getting hit ]
Why was Tim Jenkin imprisoned?
Tim Jenkin, one of two 20-something white South Africans branded as terrorists and imprisoned in 1978 for being involved in covert anti-apartheid operations for the African National Congress. Jailed in the Pretoria Maximum Security Prison, the pair decide to send the regime a clear message and plan an escape.
Who are Tina and Dave?
Tina and Dave are a married couple of Stunt Coordinators. Tina’s credits include: Willow, The Da Vinci Code, Mr Bean and Harry Potter. David’s credits include: The Golden Compass, Bond, Johnny English and Batman. In their podcast they talk about their careers, the stunts that made them question their sanity and what it’s like to set your spouse on fire. We hope you enjoy.
