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Stuart Thorp

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Stuart Thorp is a stunt coordinator and performer. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Thorp's notable film credits include serving as the stunt coordinator for James Cameron's "Avatar" (2009) and its sequel "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022), as well as for "Zero Dark Thirty" (2012), "Evil Dead Rise" (2023), and "Skyscraper" (2018). He has also worked as an assistant stunt coordinator on films like "Jungle Cruise" (2019) and "The Meg" (2018).

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In television, Thorp has made significant contributions as the stunt coordinator for series such as "Ash vs Evil Dead" (2015–2018) and "Spartacus" (2010–2013), where he also served as a second-unit director.  His early career includes stunt work on iconic films such as the "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, the "The Chronicles of Narnia" series, and "King Kong" (2005). Beyond his on-screen work, Thorp holds a leadership position as the President of the Stunt Guild of New Zealand.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King posterFirst watchThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King20038.5As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of…View film

Essential films

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers poster8.4The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002Avatar poster7.6Avatar2009Avatar: The Way of Water poster7.6Avatar: The Way of Water2022Fury poster7.5Fury2014The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe poster7.1The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe2005Predator: Badlands poster7.8Predator: Badlands2025Avatar: Fire and Ash poster7.6Avatar: Fire and Ash2025Bridge to Terabithia poster7.4Bridge to Terabithia2007

Filmography

43 films
  1. 2027F.A.S.T.Stunt Coordinator
  2. 2026Deep WaterStunts
  3. 2025Avatar: Fire and AshStunt Coordinator
  4. 2025Predator: BadlandsStunts
  5. 2025Jurassic World RebirthStunts
  6. 2023GhostedStunts
  7. 2023Evil Dead RiseStunt Coordinator
  8. 2022Avatar: The Way of WaterStunt Coordinator
  9. 2021Jungle CruiseStunts
  10. 2020MulanStunts
  11. 2018The MegStunts
  12. 2018SkyscraperStunt Coordinator
  13. 2017Into the RainbowStunt Coordinator
  14. 2017Gary of the PacificStunt Coordinator
  15. 2017Pork PieStunt Coordinator
  16. 2016Mechanic: ResurrectionStunts
  17. 2015Jupiter AscendingStunts
  18. 2014FuryStunts
  19. 2014The Z-Nail GangStunt Coordinator
  20. 2012Zero Dark ThirtyStunt Coordinator
  21. 2012EmperorStunt Driver
  22. 2011Ghost Rider: Spirit of VengeanceStunt Coordinator
  23. 2010Yogi BearStunt Double
  24. 2010The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderStunts
  25. 2010Green ZoneStunts
  26. 2009AvatarStunt Coordinator
  27. 2009Under the MountainStunt Double
  28. 2009Aliens in the AtticStunts
  29. 2009Underworld: Rise of the LycansStunts
  30. 2008The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianStunts
  31. 2007The Water HorseStunts
  32. 2007The FerrymanStunt Coordinator
  33. 2007Bridge to TerabithiaUtility Stunts
  34. 2005King KongStunts
  35. 2005The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeStunts
  36. 2005BoogeymanStunts
  37. 2004AlexanderStunts
  38. 2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingStunts
  39. 2003Perfect StrangersStunt Double
  40. 2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersStunts
  41. 2002The Vector FileStunt Coordinator
  42. 1999HeavenStunts
  43. 1993Cool RunningsStunts