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Aliases: Stuart Charles Thorp , Stu Thorp , Stuart Thorpe

Gender: Male

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Homepage: https://stuntguildnz.com/stunt-professionals/stuart-thorp

Movie Involvements: 43

TV Involvements: 9


Most Famous Work

Biography

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). 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.

Most Famous Work

Jurassic World Rebirth
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6

Jurassic World Rebirth

(2025) Stunts
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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7
Ash vs Evil Dead
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8

Ash vs Evil Dead

(2015) Stunt Coordinator
Spartacus
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8

Spartacus

(2010) Stunt Coordinator
Legend of the Seeker
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7

Legend of the Seeker

(2008) Stunts
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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7
Avatar: The Way of Water
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8

Avatar: The Way of Water

(2022) Stunt Coordinator
Avatar
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8

Avatar

(2009) Stunt Coordinator

Acting

Crew

Year Role Movie/Tv
2026 Stunt Coordinator
Stunts
2025 Stunt Coordinator
Stunts
2023 Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
2022 Stunt Coordinator
Stunts
2021 Stunts
2020 Stunts
2018 Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
2017 Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator
2016 Stunts
2015 Stunt Coordinator
Stunts
2014 Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
2012 Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Driver
2011 Stunt Coordinator
2010 Stunt Double
Stunts
Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
2009 Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Double
Stunts
Stunts
2008 Stunts
Stunts
2007 Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
Utility Stunts
2005 Stunts
Stunts
Stunts
2004 Stunts
2003 Stunts
Stunt Double
2002 Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
1999 Stunts
1993 Stunts
Year Role Movie/Tv

Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2015 Second Unit Director
Year Role Movie/Tv

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