Rick Avery

Rick Avery
Born
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Stuntman, actor, director
Years active1980–present
Known foracting, authoring, movie directing

Rick Avery is an American stuntman, stunt coordinator, actor, director and author.[1][2] He has worked on more than 400 films and television projects, including The Crow, The Prestige, The Dark Knight Rises, Gangster Squad, and American Sniper.[3][4] He is also notable for having doubled for Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Richard Gere and John Travolta.[5]

Rick is the author of his memoir, A Life at Risk.[6]

  1. ^ "Hollywood Stunt-Superstar Rick Avery Pens New Book". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  2. ^ "Rick Avery gives crash course on stunt work to 'Top Gear' star". Los Angeles Times. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  3. ^ "Rick Avery". tvguide.com. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  4. ^ "Hollywood Stunt-Superstar Rick Avery's New Book from Gilderoy Publishing Now Available". PRWeb. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  5. ^ "Celebrities' stunt doubles who spoiled the illusion for us". worldation.com. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  6. ^ "Rick Avery A Life At Risk". martialartsentertainment.com. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 2019-09-25.