Greg Wattkis

Place of Birth:Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies

Known For:Acting

Biography

Born in Jamaica, West Indies, Greg Wattkis relocated to the U.S. as a child, where he pursued and excelled in a myriad of athletic pursuits,that included gymnastics, track and field, baseball and basketball.

As a result of his love for sports and continued physical training Greg began to pursue a career as an actor and stunt performer. His training in gymnastics, and various disciplines has afforded him the ability to perform the necessary work on film and television. He believes that there is always a lot more to learn, so he is always training.

After appearing in the feature film "I Am Legend" he was honored to be among those nominated at the SAG Awards for "Best Stunt Ensemble".

He was also nominated for "Hardest Hit in a Stunt" by his peers at the Taurus World Stunt Awards for his work on "Grown Ups 2".

His continued training and experience drives his goal to work along side, and for the top of the industry in Film & Television and in the world of stunts. To date, he is a Stunt Coordinator, Stunt performer and Actor.

Filmography

Acting

I Am Legend

Infected

2007

Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone.

Big George Foreman

Drunk Man

2023

Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.

Production

Hitch

Stunts

2005

Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes progress, Hitch faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on Sara Melas, a tabloid reporter digging for dirt on Allegra Cole's love life. When Sara discovers Hitch's connection to Albert – now Allegra's boyfriend – it threatens to destroy both relationships.

Good Time

Stunt Double

2017

After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.

The Manchurian Candidate

Stunts

2004

Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.

Spartan

Stunt Double

2004

U.S. government agent Scott is assigned to rescue the daughter of a high-ranking government official. As willing as he is to bend the rules to get things done, though, Scott is shocked to find that others are willing to go even further to protect a political career.