JP Ruggiero
Male
5 ft. 7 in.
170 pounds
Brown
Brown
Regular
32
30
10
Athletic
40 short
Caucasian / White, Latin/Hispanic
Film Credits
Role
Reference
A Nightmare on Elm Street | Rigging / Stunts / Safety | Kurt Bryant |
Snowflake | Rigging / Flying | Charlie Brewer |
Against the Dark | Rigging / Acting / Ratchets / Hand Pulls | Rene Mousseux |
Cirque Du Freak | Rigging / High Speed Winches | Jack Gill |
Shadows in Paradise | Utility Stunts / Acting | Joe Perez |
No Place Like Home | Rigging / Flying / Ratchet | Bobby King |
Two : Thirteen | Rigging / Flying / Marionette System for Actors | Michael Hilow |
Zombie Strippers | Rigging / Flying / Traveller System | Bobby King |
Military Training Film | Utility Stunts / Acting (Weapons, Squibs, Fights) | Kurt Bryant |
Right Place, Wrong Time | Rigging / Fire Safety | Dan Flannigan |
Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang | Utility Stunts / Acting | Kurt Bryant |
GB : 2525 | Rigging / Cable Work / Safety | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Starsky and Hutch | Water Safety / Rescue Diver | Gary Davis |
The Italian Job | Stunt / Acting (Italian Lines / Boat Driving) | Gary Hymes / Kurt Bryant |
Bowfinger | Stunt Double / Utility Stunts | Bud Davis |
US Marshals | Utility Stunts / Acting | Gary Davis |
Television
Role
Reference
Dude WWH | Rigging / Flying / Traveller System | Cole McKay |
"24" | Stunt Double | Jeff Cadiente |
Hell's Kitchen | Rigging / Flying (106" & 60" Plasma Reveal) | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
American Gladiators | Rigging / Flying / Testing / Safety | Pat Romano |
Sons of Anarchy | Stunt Double / Acting (Motorcycle Riding) | Tim Davison |
Chris Brown (Music Video) | Rigging / Flying / Traveller System | John Ross |
My Chemical Romance (Music Video) | Fight Supervision / Safety / Assist. Coordinator | Al Goto |
Medium | Stunts / Acting | Monty Simons |
Human Giant | Rigging / Cable Work / Safety | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Breeder's Cup Series | Design Stunt Jockey Cam | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
AFI (Music Video) | Rigging & Safety / Assist. Coordinator | Eddie Fernandez |
The Shield | Utility Stunts / Acting | Merritt Yohnka |
Globe Shoes / Skateboards (Advertising) | Rigging / Cable Work | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
New London Fire (Music Video) | Rigging / Cable Work | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
The Unit | Utility Stunts / Acting (Weapons Handling) | Troy Brown |
Treasure Hunters | Rigging / High Harness Work | Kurt Bryant |
The Bravery (Music Video) | Stunt / Acting (Precision Boat Driving) | Mark Vanslow |
Gilmore Girls | Rigging / Stunts | Dennis Scott |
Days of Our Lives | Rigging / Stunts | Dennis Scott |
The Division | Stunt Double / Acting | Dennis Scott |
The Division | Rigging / Stunts | Dennis Scott |
MTV Punk'd | Stunts / Acting | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Angel | Utility Stunts / Acting | Mike Massa |
Kingpin | Stunt Double / Acting | Gary Baxley |
Lazy Bone (Music Video) | Utility / Stunt Double (Snow Skiing Stunts) | Larry Nicholas |
MTV Senseless Acts of Video | Rigging / Stunts / Safety | Mark Vanslow |
Fear the Walking Dead | Rigging / Stunt Double / Stunts | James Armstrong |
Supergirl | Rigging | John Medlen |
Commercial
Role
Reference
"Wrong Side of the Fence" (Georgia Lottery) | Rigging / Cable Work | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Ford Fiesta | Rigging / Acting / Safety | Rene Mousseux |
"Stack" (Georgia Lottery) | Rigging / Acting / Safety | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Mountain Dew | Rigging & Safety | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Hang Gliding Penguin (Print Ad) | Rigging / Cable Work | Mark Dirkse |
Toyota (Print Ad) | Hillside Platform Rigging / Safety | Pat Romano |
Nike (Print Ad) | Rigging / Flying | Pat Romano |
Denny's Restaurant | Rigging / Ratchet | Pat Romano |
Timberland | Rigging / Cable Work | Conrad Palmisano |
Lifetime Networks (Image Rebrand) | Stunt Rigging / Safety | Al Goto |
Totino's | Stunt Rigging | Peter King |
Hammer and Coop | Stunts / Acting | Gary Davis |
Capital One | Stunt Double / Cable Work / Ratchets | Paul Sklar |
The Rookie | Stunt Double | Jeff Cadiente |
Microsoft | Rigging & Safety | Marty Murray |
Subaru | Rigging & Safety | Crossroads Production / Marty Murray |
Bridesmaids | Stunt Coordinator | United Healthcare / Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Hornet's Nest | Stunt Coordinator | United Healthcare / Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Banking Spots | Stunt Coordinator | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Fox Sports Net / Mighty Ducks | Stunts | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Fox Sports West / AVP Pro Beach Volleyball | Rigging/Design Zip Line Carrier w/ Brake | Ken Clark |
Chevrolet "Venture" | Rigging for snow related stunts | Gary Davis/Dennis Scott |
Stage
Role
Reference
"Cirque Del Mar" (Sea World Live Show) | Rigging Bungee and Trapeze System | Mark Dirkse |
Easter Church Service (Jesus Resurrection) | Rigging / Cable Work / Safety | Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Halloween Stuntacular Live Show | Stunt Double / Cable Work / Safety | Andy Dillon / Jean Paul "JP" Ruggiero |
Water World Live Stunt Show (Universal Studios Hollywood) | Water Skiing/Stunts/Weapons/High Diving/Fights | Ken Clark / Mark Vanslow |
Music Videos
Role
Reference
Motion Capture
Role
Reference
Guild Affiliations
IATSE, SAG / AFTRA
Stunt Teams
Stunt Skills
Stunt Skills:
Professional Rigger, Ratchets, High Fall, Squibs, Air Rams, Precision Driving, Precision Boating, Fight-Guy/Gal - General, Reactions, Water Safety: CERTIFIED, Certified Scuba Diver - PADI, Wave Runner, Rappelling, Wire Work, Fire Burns, Weapons ~ General, Jet Skiing, Knee Boarding, Car Hits, I Ground Pound, Extreme Sportsman, Stunt Driving, Driving: Pipe Ramp, Driving: Canon Roll Overs, Driving: Jumps Ramp to Ramp, Driving: Jumps Dirt to Dirt, Driving: Road Racing, Driving: Car to Car Hits, Snow Boarding, Weapons: Guns, Car Work, Fire Burns ~ Prep & Safety, Rappelling ~ ASSAULT, Boat Jumps, Boatwork, Prat Falls, Powerboat Operator - Prop & et, Motorcycle: "M" Licence, Stair Falls, Fire: Full Burn, Fire: Partial Burn, ATV, Water Work, Motorcycle: Side Cars, Motorcycle: Pocket Bikes, Footfalls, Wet Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Weapons: Pistol, Weapons: Shotgun, Weapons: Military
Athletic Skills: Cycling, Rollerblading, Soccer, Swimming, Track & Field, Bowling, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Softball, Volleyball, Water Skiing, Rock Climbing, White Water Rafting, Wakeboarding, Mountain Biking, Rope Climbing, Bicycle: Jump, Race Car Driver (Multiple)
Accents: Spanish, Mexican, Puerto Rican
Spoken Languages: Spanish, English
Dance:
Athletic Skills: Cycling, Rollerblading, Soccer, Swimming, Track & Field, Bowling, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Softball, Volleyball, Water Skiing, Rock Climbing, White Water Rafting, Wakeboarding, Mountain Biking, Rope Climbing, Bicycle: Jump, Race Car Driver (Multiple)
Accents: Spanish, Mexican, Puerto Rican
Spoken Languages: Spanish, English
Dance:
Training
Aqua Adventures Unlimited, California, SCUBA Certification, Greg Tash, 1997
Awards
Taurus World Stunt Awards, Best Specialty Stunt in 'The Italian Job", 2004
References
Employment Details
Work History:
Commercial, Film, Industrial, Internet Projects, Music Video, Television, Theater
Job Categories: Dialogue / Acting, Special Effects, Stunts, Camera Operation, Stunt Coordinator, Fire Specialist
Prior Job Title(s): Lead Camera Rigger, Lead Stunt Rigger, Stunt Coordinator
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?: California
Do you have a valid passport?: yes
Job Categories: Dialogue / Acting, Special Effects, Stunts, Camera Operation, Stunt Coordinator, Fire Specialist
Prior Job Title(s): Lead Camera Rigger, Lead Stunt Rigger, Stunt Coordinator
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?: California
Do you have a valid passport?: yes