Doug Chapman is a stunt coordinator, stunt performer and actor, a member of Stunts Canada, Stunts Canada who works in film and television.
Biography He graduated in 1994 from the California State University, Chico with a Bachelor of Arts in Information and Communication Design in Media Arts.
Career He has been a stunt double for Kurt Russell, Robert Englund and Christian Slater. He worked on TV shows from The X-Files to Smallville, and films from I, Robot to 300. He has also performed stunts for many commercials, including precision driving for commercials for Honda and Chrysler. Notable acting roles include Sergeant Cole in Stargate Atlantis and Roy Chess in Watchmen. He has continued to work in stunt coordination and stunt performer roles in top TV series and films to date.
Chapman was uncredited for a stunt in the Smallville episode "Splinter", where he was a stunt double for James Marsters. In the DVD commentary, Marsters says of Chapman, "...he was supposed to just land on top of the thing and the wine case and then slowly go down, and he got sent straight through it...that was such a nasty gag... but he was fine man, he's a pro."Warner Home Video DVD 2006 "Smallville: Complete Season 5"
In the film Watchmen, Doug performed the first ever bare-skin burn stunt performance in a feature film.Watchmen The Film Companion, Peter Aperlo (Titan Books, 2009) In a production video diary on the film website showing some of the preparation for the stunt, Doug quips to the camera, "It's not a good week unless you burn at least a couple of times." Video Journal #3:Prison Fire Stunt at www.watchmencomicmovie.com
Doug's character in the Industry Works's film Toxin by Tom Raycove - Lt. John Paxton - features as the perspective of a first-person shooter game for smartphones, Toxin: Zombie Annihilation - made by DisruptedLogic. Toxin: Zombie Annihilation
Chapman's fire burn live on stage at the 2007 World Stunt Awards was used as a front page banner for the 2014 website. Taurus World Stunt Awards
Award nominations He was nominated for a Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Fire Stunt in 2004 Taurus Stunt Awards 2004 Nominees for a stunt performed for the film Freddy vs. Jason (2003). He doubled for Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger in a full body burn and wire stunt. In the DVD production commentaries, Englund said of him, "I've a great stunt double on this, and Doug's really making me look good." New Line Productions Inc. DVD 2003 "Freddy vs. Jason"
He was nominated for a Leo Award in 2013 for Best Stunt Coordination in a Motion Picture for Assault on Wall Street. Leo Awards 2013
Filmography Year Film Role1996Streetgun Warehouse Worker #2Stunt performerCarpoolStunt performerMother, May I Sleep With Danger?Stunt performer1997Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis StoryKlaus DibiasiStunt performerViper: Out From OblivionSimpkinsSilencing MaryStunt Double for Kirby Morrow1998Voyage of TerrorStunt performerMisbegottenStunt performerWrongfully AccusedStunt performerDisturbing BehaviourStunt performerRupert's LandStunt performerFuturesportStunt performerDon't Look DownStunt double for Terry KinneyPerfect Little AngelsStunt performerThe Outer Limits: To Tell the TruthStunt double for Gregory Harrison1999Fatal ErrorStunt double for David LewisCan of WormsStunt performerAtomic TrainStunt performerFreeway II: Confessions of a TrickbabyStunt performerY2KStunt performer2000Mission to Marsstunt double for Peter OuterbridgeTrixiestunt double for Dermot MulroneyScary MovieStunt performerThe Man Who Used to Be Mestunt double for William DevaneBloodStunt performerJust DealStunt performer2001The StickupStunt performerValentineStunt performerHead Over HeelsStunt performerLos LuchadoresStunt double3000 Miles To GracelandStunt double for Kurt RussellMindstormStunt performerLove and TreasonStunt performerAlong Came a SpiderStunt double for Michael WincottReplicantstunt double for Michael RookerClass WarfareStunt performerReturn to Cabin by the LakeStunt performerDark WaterTruck driverOut ColdStunt performer2002My Brother's KeeperStunt performerDead in a HeartbeatStunt performerGreenmailStunt performerDead HeatStunt performerExtreme OpsStunt double for Devon SawaJeremiah: Things Left Unsaidstunt double for Alex Zahara2003Final Destination 2Stunt performerHouse of the DeadStunt performerJohn Doe: Psychic ConnectionUniformed CopAgent Cody BanksStunt performerThe CoreStunt double for Tcheky KaryoX2Stunt performerFreddy vs. JasonStunt double for Robert EnglundElfStunt performerScary Movie 3Stunt performerSmallville: MagneticDeputyPaycheckStunt performer2004The Thing BelowStunt performerThe Collector: The Ice SkaterStunt performerScooby Doo 2: Monsters UnleashedStunt performerWalking TallStunt double for Ryan Robbins10.5Stunt performerThe Chronicles of RiddickStunt performerThe Collector: The ProsecutorGuard #1White ChicksStunt performerI, RobotStunt performerCatwomanStunt performerThe Dead Zone: Speak NowAngry husband of bridesmaid2005Smallville: SplinterStunt double for James MarstersSmallville: LexmasStunt double for Kenneth WelshBlade: TrinityStunt performerAlone In The DarkStunt double for Christian SlaterFantastic FourStunt performerFiremanChaosStunt double for Jason Statham2006Underworld: EvolutionStunt double for John MannStargate Atlantis: MichaelSergeant ColeA Little Thing Called MurderStunt coordinatorScary Movie 4Stunt performerX-Men: The Last StandStunt performerSnakes on a PlaneStunt performerFidoStunt double300Stunt performer2007In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege TaleStunt double for Jason StathamCode Name: The CleanerStunt performerAgent #2Painkiller Jane: Toy SoldiersFederal AgentSeedStunt performerGuard #3Traveler: The TellsMurdenBattle in SeattleStunt double for Martin HendersonMartian ChildStunt performerAliens vs. Predator: RequiemStunt performer2008Ace of HeartsStunt coordinatorShredStunt coordinatorstunt performer (snowmobile driver)The Day the Earth Stood StillStunt performerArmy medicThe BetrayedHenchmanBeyond Loch NessStunt double for Paul McGillionThe Andromeda strainStunt performerFar CryStunt performer, Mercenary Russell2009WatchmenStunt coordinator (Canada)Roy ChessStunt double for Stephen McHattieStunt performerI Love You Beth Cooper Stunt double for Jared KeesoMerlin and the Book of Beasts Stunt performer - guard #1Fireball Stunt doubleRampage stunt performer (police officer)Defying Gravity stunt performerRevenge of the Boarding School Dropouts Stunt coordinator2nd Unit Directorstunt performer (snowboard rep)Case 39 stunt performer (dock worker, rescue diver)The Hole Normal DadV (2009 TV series) V GuardStunt double for Scott Wolfstunt performer2010Hot Tub Time MachineStunt coordinatorSmokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball Agent O'KeefeLife Unexpected Stunt coordinator (cover days)Inception Stunt performerDiary of a Wimpy Kid Stunt performer2011Final Destination 5Stunt performer (driver)Somnolence Somnolence CanterraRise of the Planet of the Apes Stunt performer (Military police)Stunt coordinator (cover days)Doomsday Prophecy Military officer2012Toxin Toxin 3DLt. John PaxtonDawn Rider ChaseShadowplay SpecialistStunt coordinatorTrue Justice Stunt coordinator, Stunt actor, stunt doubleArrow Stunt performer (27 episodes 2012-14)Hell on Wheels Stunt performerContinuum BS Cop #2Earth's Final Hours Agent2013Assault on Wall StreetStunt CoordinatorArrowStunt driver (2 episodes)2013-2015MotiveStunt Coordinator (33 episodes)Dr HanlonBryce Conroy2015Hadwin's JudgementGrant Hadwin2016Star Trek BeyondSir Olden2016-18Travelers (TV series)stunt coordinator, and also plays "Luca"2021Resident Alien (TV series)Man who falls off cliff2022Peacemaker (TV series)stunt performer2023The Last of Us (TV series)stunts2024Zodiac: Signs of the ApocalypseAgent Tyler
References
External links Visited January 6, 2024. Profile at Stunts Canada from Stunts Canada. Visited January 6, 2024. Sergeant Cole profile from GateWorld. Visited January 6, 2024. Somnolence at YouTube. Visited January 6, 2024.