Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw - Actor Profile

Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw

Crew
Freshness: Feb 02, 2026
11Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 1, 1956
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw

Jeffrey James Dashnaw is an American award-winning stunt coordinator and stunt performer with over 35 years experience in the stunt business. He is married to fellow stunt coordinator/stunt performer Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw; they have 5 children: their sons J.J., Chad, and Jake are also stunt coordinators/stunt performers. Their son Nick was a stunt performer until his death in 2016.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sin City, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Sin City (2005) movie poster
★7.5

Sin City: Welcome to Sin City. This town beckons to the tough, the corrupt, the brokenhearted. Some call it dark… Hard-boiled. The

Sin City

2005•Crime
★6.7
21 (2008) movie poster
★6.7

21: Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer

21

2008•Drama
★6.5
Blind Fury (1989) movie poster
★6.5

Blind Fury: A blind Vietnam vet, trained as a swordfighter, comes to America and helps to rescue the son of a fellow soldier.

Blind Fury

1989•Action
★6.0
Joshua Tree (1993) movie poster
★6.0

Joshua Tree: A Los Angeles police detective tracks a fugitive who heads for the desert with a deputy sheriff as hostage.

Joshua Tree

1993•Action
★5.8
Spy Kids (2001) movie poster
★5.8

Spy Kids: Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez were t

Spy Kids

2001•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Sock 'Em Dead The Vamp Flop Similar →
2011 Drive Angry Cowboy with Cattle Prod Average Similar →
2008 21 Russian Mafioso Hit Similar →
2007 Undead or Alive: A Zombedy Townsman Flop Similar →
2005 Sin City Motorcycle Cop Super Hit Similar →
2001 Spy Kids Brat's Dad Average Similar →
1996 Amanda Sir Mordrick Flop Similar →
1993 Joshua Tree Coffee Shop Cop #1 Average Similar →
1992 Breaking the Rules Redneck #1 Flop Similar →
1989 Blind Fury Ski Lodge Killer #1 Hit Similar →
N/A Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn Self Flop Similar →

Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw is "Sin City" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw acted in?

Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jeff 'JJ' Dashnaw?

Other notable films include "21", "Blind Fury", and "Joshua Tree".