Headshot of actor Russell Snipes: long brown hair, beard, blue eyes, dark shirt on a dark backdrop

SAG-AFTRA Eligible · Nationwide

RussellSnipes

ActorStuntmanTV HostModelProducer/Director

Grounded leading men, cops, soldiers and action heavies, backed by 15 years on set and extensive weapons and tactical training.

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01Reel

Acting Reel 2026. Separate stunt, commercial, hosting and VO reels below.

Acting Reel 2026youtu.beActing Reel 2youtu.beActing Reel 3youtu.beStunt / Weapons Reelyoutu.beStunt / Weapons Reel 2www.youtube.comCommercial Reelyoutu.beHosting Reelyoutu.beVoice-Over Reelyoutu.beVideo Business Card / Special Abilitiesvimeo.comSavage Studios Production Sizzlevimeo.com

02Credits

ProjectRoleStudio / Location
Ghost Lake (SAG)Trig — Principal/StuntsWhite Pine Prods. / Ely, MN
Untitled Feature (currently filming)Main Entity — LeadDominant Deas Studios / Marietta, GA
ZeroAstronaut — Principal/StuntsBollywood Feature / Netflix / Worldwide Theatrical
Out of the Fight (SAG)Russ — Supporting/StuntsBirmingham, AL
Silence Her (SAG)Liam “Muzzle” Paul — Principal/StuntsAtlanta, GA
Samaritan (SAG)Cyrus Gang Member / Weapons SpecialistAmazon Prime / Amazon Studios
Allegiant (Divergent Series, SAG)Firearms Specialist — Factionless SoldierLionsgate / Atlanta, GA
Lost SoulsChase — LeadTheatrical release / St. Augustine, FL
A Deadly Affair To Remember 2Richard — LeadRaleigh, NC
Desire After Temptations 3John Kraze — LeadAtlanta, GA
Why People CheatBen — LeadColumbia, SC
MaleViolenceSeth — Lead/StuntsAtlanta, GA
The JobCalvin — LeadAtlanta, GA
EstrellaProducer / Lead ActorHBO Film Festival participant
Stand-In / Photo Double
Father Figures (SAG)Owen Wilson’s Double / Precision DriverWarner Bros. / Atlanta, GA
Logan (X-Men)Stand-In / Photo Double (Principal)20th Century Fox / New Orleans, LA

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03Photos

Theatrical, commercial, action and print looks. Click to enlarge.

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04Skills & Stats

Stunts & Action

  • Stunt performer: fight choreography, wire work, hand-to-hand combat
  • Extensive weapons handling & combat tactics; professional firearms/SWAT training
  • Precision driver (Father Figures, Warner Bros.)
  • 15 yrs motorcycle: motocross, sportbike racing, Harley
  • Horseback riding · Deep-sea SCUBA certified
  • Martial arts: Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, MMA, kickboxing, boxing; gymnastics, surfing

Performance

  • Host, voice-over, teleprompter, improvisation
  • Dialects: Southern, Texan, New York, Boston, Cajun, British (BBC/Cockney/Yorkshire), Russian, German, French, Australian
  • Music: guitar, bass, piano, drums, violin, cello, ukulele

Stats

Union
SAG-AFTRA Eligible (available for non-union)
Height
5′11″
Weight
175 lb
Hair
Brown, medium-long (willing to change)
Eyes
Blue
Tattoos
None
Shirt
M · Neck 17″
Pants
31 × 30
Shoes
10–11
Location
Nationwide PLACEHOLDER: home base / local-hire markets

Training

  • Tactical/weapons: Alessandro Folchitto (SAG), Italian Special Forces, stunt coordinator (Allegiant)
  • Firearms/SWAT: Officer Gary Watson (SAG), Spartanburg City Police / SWAT
  • Stunts/choreography/wire work: Jordan Scott (SAG), stunt coordinator
  • BA Psychology · BA Criminal Justice
  • PLACEHOLDER: acting classes / coaches

05About

Russell Snipes has speaking roles in network and cable television and in a festival-selected independent feature. His commercial work includes national campaigns for major brands, including one alongside an A-list actor and an acclaimed director. On major studio and streaming features, he has worked as a weapons and firearms specialist, and he has done stand-in, photo double and precision driving work for leading actors in studio films and on network and premium cable series.

Behind the camera he is producer, director and cinematographer at his production company, Savage Studios. Its work includes documentaries, branded commercials and the feature Psychos, which he is producing, directing and starring in.

Savage Studios

Production · Direction · Cinematography

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06Contact

Direct

Russell.P.Snipes@gmail.com

Representation

Firefly Talent Agency: Film/TV, Commercial, Theatre, VO, Print, Hosting

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