Jess Durham

Jess Durham

SAG-AFTRA Stunt Performer
Stunt Performer, Actor and Choreographer

Atlanta, Georgia

Member Since:
July 2014
Last online:
> 2 weeks ago
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About Jess

Jess is a SAG-AFTRA Stunt Performer and holds a B.A in Theatre Arts & Cinema from Virginia Tech as well as a B.S in Psychology. Jess's most recent focuses have been stunts, acting, choreography and modeling. Jess has performed stunts and acted in international live shows, television and film. She has recently appeared on AMC's TURN:WASHINGTON SPIES, CBS's MacGyver and Netflix Original Series OZARK as Laura Linney's Stunt Double. She has participated in a number of shorts and independent films as an actor and/or stunt actor. In addition to film, Jess has performed on stage in several notable productions including Persephone at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. For both stage and film Jess has been Associate and Assistant Fight Director and Fight/Stunt Captain, helping to choreograph, teach and stage the fight scenes. Jess has trained in MMA & Kung Fu for several years, also training in Muay Tai, Tai Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. As well, she has training in several weapons including Single Sword, Rapier & Dagger, Broadsword, Sword & Shield, Bull Whip, Knife and Unarmed Combat. She is also proficient in quarter staff and single sword.

Unique traits: Trained and Experienced Stunt Woman. Actor who does her own Stunts. Model. Trained in several styles of Dance. Martial Artist. Stunt Driving. Jet Ski. Boat Operator. Snowboard.

Certifications

Credits

  • Ozark

    Ozark (2016)
    Series by Netflix Laura Linney's Stunt Double Episode 104, 105, 106

Education

  • Virginia Tech
    (2007-2011)

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine
    (2007-2011)

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