- Born
- Birth nameTravis Lee Merindino
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Travis was born to Brenda Merendino (1961-2007) & Carl Merendino, and raised by his grandparents Joseph Merendino (1918-1999) & Ruth Merendino (1924-2007). From the age of five, he underwent training in several Martial Arts and received a rank of 3rd degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, issued by the Kukkiwon in Korea recognized by the Olympic World Taekwondo Federation; certification by The International Muay Thai School in Thailand; and a 2nd degree black belt by the International Kali Federation in the Philippines (stick and knife fighting). Travis competed in the Invitational U.S. Open and the Invitational Pan-American games, as well as in numerous regional, national and international Kyorugi (fighting) Taekwondo competitions.
After graduating from High School in 2001, Travis began his Performance and Stunt Career with live shows, for which he attained his equitation training over 10 years. While working, Travis put himself through college studying Police Academy Science making both the Dean's honor list in the fall of 2003, and The President's Honor list in spring 2004, graduating in the top ten of his class. Travis ended his pursuit in law enforcement in 2007 due to transitioning to Television and Film work as the stunt double for Ron Perlman in Season of the Witch (2011), working under Stunt Coordinator Andy Armstrong.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpouseGayle Smith(July 4, 2015 - present) (divorced)
- Ethnic Descent Is half Italian & half Irish.
- Best friend, and sparring & training partner to: Taekwondo: US Olympic Team member. Dana Marten- Titles: National- Team Trials, 1994-Gold, 1995-Gold, 1996-Gold, 1997-Gold, 1998-Gold, Olympic Festival 1995-Gold, Titles: International- International champion- 1990-Gold, 1991-Gold, 1993, KBS Cup, 1994-Silver, Pan American, 1994-Silver,1995-Bronze,1996-Gold, World Cup, 1996- 4th,1997-5th,1998-6th.
- Was not able to read or write until the 5th grade, for having struggled with Dyslexia from an early age. Most of his elementary schooling was followed by after school tutoring from his grandparents. (DYSLEXIA), also known as reading disorder, is characterized by trouble with reading despite normal intelligence.[1] Different people are affected to varying degrees.[2] Problems may include difficulties in spelling words, reading quickly, writing words, "sounding out" words in the head, pronouncing words when reading aloud and understanding what one reads.[2][3] Often these difficulties are first noticed at school.
- He finds the instagram account murderonset_8711 to be very interesting, for he was always a fan of the late Brandon Lee.
- Placed Gold at the 1998 California Open Taekwondo: Division, Black/Welter (Kyorugi).
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- Much like politics I am neither Democrat nor Republican, for a Democracy functions by the infrastructure of a Republic. The only sway is by the Individuals self interest, yet I feel religion is unnecessary. It all pends where you fall on the map, and the only relative matter to discuss is art, music, and literature which melds one another rather then subdivide.
- I think film & television is the last true religion for mankind. There is a television set in every home, and we spend most of our time watching it. If Steven Spielberg can make a film like E.T. which is basically the story of Christ rewritten removing religion. So that we all can watch, regardless of faith, and feel such a powerful emotion negating the divide of religious DOGMA. That's what movie making is, and that's what we all need.
- I dislike debating religion, for to me it's simple; I'm an American. The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes over 221 different religions and belief systems when you enlist to serve under wearing that beautiful flag on your shoulder. And every different religions interpretation of the word GOD Transcends into thousands across the globe. I find that the word GOD isn't offensive, it's those whom infringe their interpretation of it as absolute to be the concern.
- I was a book worm when I was a kid. I stuttered, and had a rough time reading with my dyslexia. I was made fun of, and picked on constantly. If it hadn't been for my grandfather enrolling me in martial arts, and my grandmother teaching me how to read; I have no idea what would have happened to me with out them. There isn't a day that doesn't go by where I don't think of them, and thank the stars I was their grandson!
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