| Rick Avery | |
| Birth Place: | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Stuntman, actor, director |
| Years Active: | 1980–present |
| Known For: | acting, 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]
Rick was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, and a Santa Barbara Metro Police Officer.[7] He has three children; Dianne, Brian, and Mike, his sons also work as stunt performers.[2] He is also a four-time master's world boxing champion.[8]
Rick's directorial credits include The Expert and Deadly Outbreak, both released in 1995.[9] [10] His acting credits include Heat, Edge of Darkness, Ant-Man and Hands of Stone.[11]
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Won | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Traffic |
| 2009 | Won | Screen Actors Guild Award | SAG Award for Best Stunt Ensemble[12] | The Dark Knight |
| 2009 | Won | Taurus World Stunt Awards | Best Work With a Vehicle[13] | The Dark Knight |