Brian Smyj

Brian Smyj

Personal Details

Biography

Brian Smyj, professionally pronounced as Smy, is a highly accomplished and extensively trained Stunt Coordinator and Stuntman, boasting an impressive career spanning over two decades in the industry, marked by a wide range of diverse and challenging projects.

His extensive repertoire includes work on a vast array of blockbuster films, from the critically acclaimed Gladiator (2000),a cinematic masterpiece that garnered widespread critical acclaim, to the hilarious and action-packed The Pink Panther (2006),a comedy classic that delighted audiences worldwide.

When not orchestrating daring stunts that leave audiences on the edge of their seats, such as launching individuals off towering structures or setting them ablaze, Brian dedicates his time to designing and fabricating one-of-a-kind, custom-made rigs, machines, and safety systems that not only elevate the visual spectacle of his stunts but also prioritize the well-being of the performers involved, ensuring a safe and successful production.

As a Stunt Coordinator and Stuntman, Brian Smyj is renowned for his exceptional skills, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to creating thrilling and memorable stunts that captivate audiences worldwide.

Brian, a trailblazing stunt rigger, has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative and skilled professionals in the United States, with a remarkable ability to finesse the fundamental principles of physics to such a degree that he can seemingly disregard the gravitational forces that govern our everyday existence, thereby expanding the frontiers of what is deemed feasible in the realm of stunts.

Career

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2013
The Place Beyond the Pines
The Place Beyond the Pines as Officer Jefferson
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2012
Premium Rush
Premium Rush as Cab Driver (uncredited)
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2007
The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum as Agent (uncredited)
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Live Free or Die Hard
Live Free or Die Hard as Police Officer (uncredited)
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2006
16 Blocks
16 Blocks as Sniper (uncredited)
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The Departed
The Departed as Man Glassed in Bar
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2003
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2001
Chosen
Chosen as Shadow
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A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind as Army Soldier (uncredited)
{"id":4156,"title":"Frequency","year":"2000","character":"Con Ed Worker #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/frequency","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2hv4g2q1seug.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2hv4g2q1seug.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Frequency
Frequency as Con Ed Worker #2
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Gladiator
Gladiator as Coliseum Gladiator (uncredited)
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1999
Bringing Out the Dead
Bringing Out the Dead as Cop #2 (uncredited)
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Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon as Letterman Security (uncredited)