Biography

James "Jimmy" Townsend Jr was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Jim Townsend, a film and television producer, and Janine, a make-up artist. From an early age sports have always played an important role is his life. From track and field to wrestling and eventually as an all-state linebacker in football. This helped propel his love of stunts and a desire to be a Stuntman. James is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder where he played on their division 1 football team. He is currently studying Stunts and hopes to expand his talents to acting. Jimmy is currently a blue-belt with Gracie Barra Ji-Jitsu in Los Angeles along with completing his firearm's training. He has also completed the JAM Film Fighting Class and the Stunt Master Class. He appears in the feature film "Unstoppable - the Anthony Robles story" featuring Jennifer Lopez.
- IMDb mini biography by: Gerald Moore