Bob Brown
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Robert 'Bob' Francis Brown is an American stunt coordinator, stunt performer, stunt double, second unit director, and world champion high diver. He has doubled for Kevin Costner, Nicolas Cage, Kevin Spacey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Carrey, Sam Neill, Robert Patrick, and Brent Spiner. Brown received three Taurus World Stunt Award nominations: in 2002, in the category Best Driving for his work on the action thriller Swordfish, shared with Scott Rogers, Gilbert Combs, Brett A. Jones, and Mike Justus, in 2005, in the category Best Specialty Stunt for his work on the action drama Flight of the Phoenix, and in 2008, in the category Best High Work on the thriller The Number 23. In 2011, he won a Taurus World Stunt Award in the category Best High Work on the science fiction prequel Predators, shared with Jeremy Fitzgerald. Brown was also part of the stunt team which received Screen Actors Guild Award nominations in the category Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture for his work on the comic adaptation Iron Man in 2009 and on the science fiction sequel Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in 2010. He has worked as a stunt double for Brent Spiner in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation - pilot episode "Encounter at Farpoint" (1987), for Robert Patrick in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), for Arnold Schwarzenegger in Last Action Hero (1993), for Jim Carrey in The Mask (1994) and The Cable Guy (1996), for Kevin Spacey in Se7en (1995), for William Baldwin in Fair Game (1995), for Kevin Costner in Waterworld (1995), for Nicolas Cage in Face/Off (1997), for Sam Neill in Jurassic Park III (2001), for Rory Cochrane in the television series CSI: Miami (2003), and for Gregory Sims in NCIS: Los Angeles (2009). He was a member of the United States High Diving Team (1985-1991). His diving awards & achievements include Mediterranean Cup High Diving Champion (1996) and World High Diving Champion (1991, 1989, 1988). He was also a National & World Age Group Trampoline Champion (1974). He has been married to stuntwoman Marta Merrifield since 1996 and they have 3 children.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bob Brown reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Bob Brown's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bob Brown remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fucking Kassovitz, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bob Brown Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bob Brown's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bob Brown.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fucking Kassovitz | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Flight of the Phoenix | Kyle | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Fallen | Col. Bowen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Jericho | Deputy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Knights | 1st Marauder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Men at Work | Henchman #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Back to the Beach | Surfers & Punks | Average | Similar → |
Bob Brown - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bob Brown?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bob Brown is "Fucking Kassovitz" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Bob Brown acted in?
Bob Brown has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bob Brown?
Other notable films include "Flight of the Phoenix", "Back to the Beach", and "Men at Work".