Shawn Robinson Explained

Shawn Robinson
Birth Date:15 May 1974
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Death Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation:Stuntman
Years Active:1991-2015

Shawn Robinson (May 15, 1974 – July 28, 2015) was an American stuntman.

Career

Robinson performed stunts over 20 years, including in films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, the Transformers film series, Hook, Behind Enemy Lines, War of the Worlds, and Horrible Bosses 2. In television, he took part in episodes of Criminal Minds, Lost and .

Life and death

Robinson's father was stuntman Dar Robinson.

On July 28, 2015, Robinson was found dead of heart failure in his hotel room in New Orleans, Louisiana, after missing work on the film Deepwater Horizon. He was 41.[1] Lionsgate released a statement:

Disney's live action remake of The Jungle Book is dedicated to Robinson and Garry Shandling's memories.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stuntman Shawn Robinson Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Says - Update. Deadline Hollywood. August 4, 2015. David. Robb.