Larry Rippenkroeger

Larry Rippenkroeger

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Biography

Larry Rippenkroeger, a seasoned stunt performer in the entertainment industry, has made a name for himself through his remarkable work as a stunt double for some of Hollywood's biggest stars. With an impressive list of credits to his name, Rippenkroeger has fearlessly stepped into the shoes of actors such as Treat Williams, Bruce Willis, and James Caan, bringing their characters to life in thrilling action sequences and daring stunts.

Born with a natural talent for physicality and a fearless attitude, Rippenkroeger has become known for his ability to execute high-risk stunts with precision and skill. His dedication to his craft and his willingness to push the boundaries of what is possible on screen have earned him the respect of his peers in the industry.

Throughout his career, Rippenkroeger has worked on a wide range of film and television projects, showcasing his versatility as a stunt performer. Whether he is jumping from rooftops, engaging in intense fight scenes, or performing complex car chases, Rippenkroeger approaches each stunt with a level of professionalism and commitment that is truly commendable.

His collaboration with actors like Treat Williams, Bruce Willis, and James Caan has allowed Rippenkroeger to demonstrate his ability to adapt to different styles and personas, seamlessly embodying the characters he doubles for on screen. His attention to detail and his dedication to studying the mannerisms and movements of the actors he doubles for have helped him create seamless performances that enhance the overall impact of the films he works on.

Rippenkroeger's work behind the scenes often goes unnoticed, but his contributions to the success of numerous film and television projects cannot be overstated. His willingness to put himself in harm's way in order to bring authenticity and excitement to the screen is a testament to his passion for his craft and his commitment to delivering top-notch performances.

Beyond his work as a stunt double, Rippenkroeger is also a skilled stunt coordinator, overseeing the planning and execution of complex action sequences with precision and expertise. His ability to collaborate with directors, actors, and fellow stunt performers to bring a director's vision to life has made him a valuable asset on set.

With a career spanning decades and a reputation for excellence in the world of stunts, Larry Rippenkroeger continues to inspire and impress audiences with his daring feats and unwavering dedication to his craft. Whether he is leaping from moving vehicles, engaging in hand-to-hand combat, or executing death-defying falls, Rippenkroeger's work never fails to captivate and entertain viewers around the world.

In an industry where safety is paramount, Rippenkroeger's meticulous attention to detail and his commitment to following strict safety protocols have earned him the trust and admiration of directors and producers alike. His ability to perform complex stunts with precision and skill while ensuring the safety of himself and those around him is a testament to his professionalism and expertise.

As a key player in the world of stunts, Larry Rippenkroeger's contributions to the entertainment industry have left an indelible mark on the countless films and television shows he has worked on. His dedication to his craft, his fearlessness in the face of danger, and his unwavering commitment to delivering top-quality performances have solidified his reputation as one of the most talented and respected stunt performers in Hollywood today.

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Filmography

Acting

The X-Files

The X-Files

Towncar Driver

1998

Mulder and Scully, now taken off the FBI's X Files cases, must find a way to fight the shadowy elements of the government to find out the truth about a conspiracy that might mean the alien colonization of Earth.
The War with Grandpa

The War with Grandpa

Motorcycle Cop

2020

Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.

Production

Titanic

Titanic

Stunts

1997

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.
The Tomorrow War

The Tomorrow War

Stunt Double

2021

The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Stunt Double

2017

The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

Stunts

2003

Six months after the events depicted in The Matrix, Neo has proved to be a good omen for the free humans, as more and more humans are being freed from the matrix and brought to Zion, the one and only stronghold of the Resistance. Neo himself has discovered his superpowers including super speed, ability to see the codes of the things inside the matrix and a certain degree of pre-cognition. But a nasty piece of news hits the human resistance: 250,000 machine sentinels are digging to Zion and would reach them in 72 hours. As Zion prepares for the ultimate war, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity are advised by the Oracle to find the Keymaker who would help them reach the Source. Meanwhile Neo's recurrent dreams depicting Trinity's death have got him worried and as if it was not enough, Agent Smith has somehow escaped deletion, has become more powerful than before and has fixed Neo as his next target.
Godzilla

Godzilla

Stunts

2014

Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Stunts

2016

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Taken 3

Taken 3

Stunts

2014

Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.
American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules

American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules

Utility Stunts

2020

It's Senior year at East Great Falls. Annie, Kayla, Michelle, and Stephanie decide to harness their girl power and band together to get what they want their last year of high school.
Drive

Drive

Utility Stunts

2011

Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
Transformers: Age of Extinction

Transformers: Age of Extinction

Stunts

2014

As humanity picks up the pieces after the battle of Chicago, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history…while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from Cade Yeager, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet.
Transformers: The Last Knight

Transformers: The Last Knight

Stunt Driver

2017

Humans and Transformers are at war. Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager; Bumblebee; an English Lord; and an Oxford Professor.
Bird Box

Bird Box

Stunts

2018

Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.
Old School

Old School

Stunts

2003

Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Stunts

2024

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.
The Princess Diaries

The Princess Diaries

Stunts

2001

A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.
The Patriot

The Patriot

Stunts

2000

After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.
Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits

Stunts

2011

Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Stunts

2009

From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.
Jason Bourne

Jason Bourne

Stunts

2016

The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.
Surrogates

Surrogates

Stunt Double

2009

Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates.
Sin City

Sin City

Stunts

2005

Welcome to Sin City. This town beckons to the tough, the corrupt, the brokenhearted. Some call it dark… Hard-boiled. Then there are those who call it home — Crooked cops, sexy dames, desperate vigilantes. Some are seeking revenge, others lust after redemption, and then there are those hoping for a little of both. A universe of unlikely and reluctant heroes still trying to do the right thing in a city that refuses to care.
Live Free or Die Hard

Live Free or Die Hard

Stunts

2007

John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer infrastructure.
Crank: High Voltage

Crank: High Voltage

Stunts

2009

Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.
The Pacifier

The Pacifier

Stunt Double

2005

Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains hidden in the kids' house.
Wild Child

Wild Child

Stunts

2008

Sixteen-year-old Poppy has everything her unlimited credit cards can buy, and a spoiled attitude to match. After a final thoughtless prank, her exasperated father ships her off to boarding school in England. There, Poppy meets her match in a stern headmistress and a class full of girls who will not tolerate her selfishness.
Godzilla

Godzilla

Stunts

1998

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.
Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine

Stunts

2006

A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.
A Good Day to Die Hard

A Good Day to Die Hard

Stunts

2013

Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, finds himself for the first time on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack - unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Stunts

2003

The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Program. As informants are killed, the ladies target a rogue agent who might be responsible.
xXx: State of the Union

xXx: State of the Union

Stunts

2005

Darius Stone's criminal record and extreme sports obsession make him the perfect candidate to be the newest XXX agent. He must save the U.S. government from a deadly conspiracy led by five-star general and Secretary of Defense George Deckert.
Faster

Faster

Stunts

2010

After 10 years in prison, Driver is now a free man with a single focus - hunting down the people responsible for brutally murdering his brother.
Dante's Peak

Dante's Peak

Stunts

1997

Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Stunts

2012

President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen

The Babysitter: Killer Queen

Stunts

2020

Two years after defeating a satanic cult led by his babysitter Bee, Cole's trying to forget his past and focus on surviving high school. But when old enemies unexpectedly return, Cole will once again have to outsmart the forces of evil.
The Thirteenth Floor

The Thirteenth Floor

Stunts

1999

In Los Angeles, a wealthy man, known as Mr. Fuller, discovers a shocking secret about the world he lives in. Fearing for his life, he leaves a desperate message for a friend of his in the most unexpected place.
Deep Rising

Deep Rising

Stunt Double

1998

A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Stunts

2006

In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away.
Universal Soldier: The Return

Universal Soldier: The Return

Stunts

1999

Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.
The Reaping

The Reaping

Stunt Double

2007

Katherine Morrissey, a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.
Lords of Dogtown

Lords of Dogtown

Utility Stunts

2005

The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.
Fast & Furious

Fast & Furious

Stunts

2009

When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Conner. But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmaneuver him. And the two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what's possible behind the wheel.
Forces of Nature

Forces of Nature

Stunts

1999

Ben Holmes, a professional book-jacket blurbologist, is trying to get to Savannah for his wedding. He just barely catches the last plane, but a seagull flies into the engine as the plane is taking off. All later flights are cancelled because of an approaching hurricane, so he is forced to hitch a ride in a Geo Metro with an attractive but eccentric woman named Sara.