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Working with Bantu kids during the film OKA in the Central African Republic

Biography

Greg Fawcett

Overview

  • Born
    August 4 · Barrie, Ontario, Canada
  • Nickname
    • Chunky
  • Height
    5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

Mini bio

  • A seasoned 1st AD with over 30years of international film experience. From major international studio films and television series, wildlife docs, and live opera productions. Huge action films, on and underwater, wild animals, exotic locals and children are where Greg is most at home on-set.

    After shooting the feature 'Oka' in the Central African Republic with Ba'aka pygmies, forest elephants, gorillas and dangerous venomous snakes, Greg stayed on there for another 2 1/2 years working in the forest and amongst his friends, the Ba'aka until civil war forced him to leave. He will return one day.

    Very experienced shooting throughout Canada. International experience from the Peruvian Amazon, on and under the Beaufort Sea and the isle of Guadeloupe in the French West Indies. California, Utah, France, Germany, Denmark, Indonesia, and Peru. Central Africa specialist with 5 years working and living experience in Gabon, the Central African Republic and throughout the Congo basin.

    Aerial shooting specialist working with fixed wing craft, helicopters, jets, hot air balloon's and specialized camera mounts.

    Five years as an exotic animal trainer working internationally on such films as 'Electra' the Steven Spielberg produced mini-series, 'Into The West', AND Director, Stewart Raffill's feature film 'Survival Island' shot in the Bahamas, and hands on wrangling tiger sharks on 'Into The Blue' with Jessica Alba and Paul Walker.

    A ex-professional stunt performer who doubled Jack Black on 'Saving Silverman' and on 'Nacho Libre' until he broke a handful of ribs and cracked his pelvis during a 65' high fall which encouraged him to retire from the big sandbox of fun.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Svengali

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