Eddie Perez is an Indigenous Latino American Los Angeles based Director, 2nd Unit Director, and Stunt Coordinator. He is a multiple award winner for his short-film The Test of Time and a "4-time nominee 3-time Emmy winner" for Shameless. He also won the SAG Award for "Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble" on Star Trek into Darkness. Working on over 300 projects as a director, stunt coordinator and/or performer, recent notable projects include Snowfall, Perceptual Grace, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Deadpool and Sicario. Eddie's goal is to put the scripted vision on film using the most creative techniques available to fit the story. Eddie was born in New York and graduated with a degree in education and a minor in biology from Long Island University focusing on sports medicine. . He worked as head of security for Pink Floyd & Duran Duran as head of security , as well as numerous other artist. He studied under stuntman Paul Stader and Greg Elam. He studied acting under Peter Flood.