Matt Merchant
Male
6 ft. 3 in.
240 pounds
Blue
Salt/Pepper
Short
40
34
12
Athletic
50 L
Caucasian / White
Film Credits
Role
Reference
VICE | stunt performer | Annapurna/Adam McKay/Charlie Croughwell |
Phobias | Jerry Potter Double | Independent/Sam Situmorang |
Extraction | Stunts | James Lew |
Undrafted | Stunt Performer | Scott Miller |
Bullet | Stunts | Jerry Buxbaum |
Peruchazhi | stunt performer/ Tony Soprano | Robair Sims |
Prison Raid | Stunts | Sean "Speedy" Christopher |
Flawless | Supporting/Dialogue | MGM/Joel Schumacher |
Melanie's Locket | Stunts | Steve Schriver |
Rise of the Zombies (TV Movie) | Stunts | Jerry Buxbaum |
Nightmare Code | Stunts | Steve Bralver |
For Abigail, Love Benjamin (Short) | Stunts | Steve Bralver |
A Cloud So High | supporting | Independent/Christopher L. Parson |
Television
Role
Reference
9-1-1 Lonestar | Double: Brian Letscher, Jim Parrack, Jack Conley: various stunts | Buddy Sosthand |
The Rookie | Double: Greg Grunberg | ABC/David Rowden |
Bad Hombres | Double: Paul Johansson, Kevin Carrigan | Heath Hensley |
Great News! | Stunt Performer/Dialogue | NBC/Ken Whittingham/Jill Brown |
Brooklyn 99 | Stunts | NBC/Norman Howell |
Scandal | Stunt Performer | ABC/Don Ruffin |
The Rookie | Stunt Performer | ABC/Charlie Croughwell and David Rowden |
Scorpion | David James Elliott Double | CBS/Jim Vickers |
Young and the Restless | Stunt Performer/ Dialogue | CBS/multi/Terry James |
The Last Ship | Stunt Performer | TNT/Keith Woulard |
The Thundermans | Stunt Performer/ Dialogue | Nickelodeon/Eric Dean Seaton/Josh Tessier |
State of Affairs | Stunt Performer/Dialogue | NBC/P.J. Pesce/Ben Bray |
Key and Peele | Stunt Performer/Dialogue | Comedy Central/Peter Atencio/David Rowden+Jeff Sanders |
On My Block | Stunt Performer | Netflix/David Elson |
Austin and Ally | Stunt Performer/Dialogue | Disney/Rich Correll/Larry Rosenthal |
Rick's Parking (TV Movie) | Dialogue: Chongo | Josh Tessier |
Pizza Me Mafia (Short) | Actor / Dialogue: Bobo | Independent/Gui Perrera |
Hannah Montana (1 Episode) | Actor / Dialogue: Devin | Disney/Shannon Flynn |
Commercial
Role
Reference
Skechers | Howie Long Stunt Double | AJ Mester/Matt Merchant |
DXL | Lead | |
Pepsi | Letterman | Pytka Productions/Joe Pytka |
Stage
Role
Reference
Beauty and the Beast | Gaston/Fight Choreographer | Tuacahn Amphitheater/Bill Burns |
Beauty and the Beast | Beast/Fight Choreographer | Candlelight Pavilion/John LaLonde |
Bonnie and Clyde | Action Director | Candlelight Pavillion Dinner Theater/John LaLonde |
Peter Pan | Fight Choreographer | Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater/John LaLonde |
Oklahoma | Cord Elam/Fight Captain | 3D Theatricals/ T.J. Dawson |
Julius Weezer | Marcus Antonius | Troubadour Theatre Company/Matt Walker |
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson | Andrew Jackson | Darrell Rushton dir. |
Nice Work If You Can Get It | Duke Mahoney | Musical Theater West/Larry Raben |
Guys and Dolls | Nathan Detroit | TUTS/Roy Hamlin |
Heathers, The Musical | Kurt Kelly | Andy Fickman, dir. |
It's a Stevie Wonderful Life | Harry | Troubador Theatre Company/Matt Walker |
As U2 Like It | Orlando | Troubador Theatre Company/Matt Walker |
A Midsummer Saturday Night's Fever Dream | Oberon | Troubador Theatre Company/ Matt Walker |
The Magic Bullet Theory | JFK | Sacred Fools Theatre Company/JJ Mayes |
Beauty and the Beast | Gaston | Cabrillo/Lewis Wilkenfeld |
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum | Miles Gloriosus | Cabrillo/ Lewis Wilkenfeld |
Grease | Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel | Plan B Entertainment/Andy Ferrera |
Music Videos
Role
Reference
Motion Capture
Role
Reference
Guild Affiliations
AEA (Actors Equity Assoc), SAG / AFTRA
Stunt Teams
Stunt Skills
Stunt Skills:
Ratchets, Squibs, Air Rams, Precision Driving, Fight-Guy/Gal - General, Wave Runner, Rappelling, Weapons ~ General, I Ground Pound, Motion Capture, Dialogue, Low Falls 30'-Under, Weapons: Guns, Weapons: Knife, Mini Tramp, Boatwork, Prat Falls, Descender, Decelerator, Weapons: Dagger, Fire: Partial Burn, Water Work, Dirt Bikes, Stage Fighting, Weapons: Pistol, Weapons: Rifle - AR-15, etc., *ALL EXPECTED SKILLS
Unique Talents: Singer, Actor, Trumpet Player, Baritone Horn Player, Stand Up Comedian, knitting
Athletic Skills: Baseball , Cycling, Football, Golf, Swimming, Track & Field, Softball, Water Skiing, Weight Lifting, Waverunners, White Water Rafting, Bicycle Work, Cheerleader, Kayak
Accents: British, French, German, Irish, Southern, Canadian, New England, New York (Bronx), New York (Brooklyn), Texan
Spoken Languages: English
Dance: Ballroom, Swing, Waltz
Unique Talents: Singer, Actor, Trumpet Player, Baritone Horn Player, Stand Up Comedian, knitting
Athletic Skills: Baseball , Cycling, Football, Golf, Swimming, Track & Field, Softball, Water Skiing, Weight Lifting, Waverunners, White Water Rafting, Bicycle Work, Cheerleader, Kayak
Accents: British, French, German, Irish, Southern, Canadian, New England, New York (Bronx), New York (Brooklyn), Texan
Spoken Languages: English
Dance: Ballroom, Swing, Waltz
Training
Groundlings , Los Angeles, CA, Improv, Steve Little, 2003, Learn about and practice the art of improvisational performance.
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, Acting, Music, Football, Track and Field. , various , 1997, B.S. in theatre with music minor while playing football and track and field.
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, Acting, Music, Football, Track and Field. , various , 1997, B.S. in theatre with music minor while playing football and track and field.
Awards
Ovation Award, Best Ensemble Cast, 2012
References
Joe Ordaz | Friend | 818-692-7400 |
Employment Details
Work History:
Commercial, Film, Industrial, Internet Projects, Music Video, Television, Theater, Voice Over
Job Categories: Dialogue / Acting, Stunts, Writing, Fight Choreographer, Motion Capture, Stunt Double, Stunt Driver, Consultant (Football)
Prior Job Title(s): Stunt Performer, Stunt Actor / Dialogue, Stunts
Are you willing to work Globally?: yes
Authorized to work in United States?: yes
What state are you considered a Local Hire?: California
What state are you considered a Local Hire?:
Do you have a valid passport?: yes
Job Categories: Dialogue / Acting, Stunts, Writing, Fight Choreographer, Motion Capture, Stunt Double, Stunt Driver, Consultant (Football)
Prior Job Title(s): Stunt Performer, Stunt Actor / Dialogue, Stunts
Are you willing to work Globally?: yes
Authorized to work in United States?: yes
What state are you considered a Local Hire?: California
What state are you considered a Local Hire?:
Do you have a valid passport?: yes