David Leitch
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About
Highly decorated and renowned director, producer, and stunt performer/coordinator most famous for directing films like Hobbs & Shaw, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde, Bullet Train, and John Wick, the latter of which he co-directed and produced with Chad Stahelski. He also produced the Bob Odenkirk-starring feature film Nobody in 2021. He has acted as a stunt coordinator or stunt performer in an extensive list of films and television shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 300, The Hangover, and Jupiter Ascending.
Before Fame
He became passionate about martial arts as a young child. However, there were no schools in the small town where he grew up, so he started to train himself in his family's garage. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in international relations and education. While attending, he trained at the academy of Dan Inosanto.
Trivia
He was a national competitive kickboxer. He is skilled in Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and shoot wrestling. He has earned countless accolades over the course of his career including a Bandung Film Festival Jury Prize and a Hawaii Film Critics Society Best New Filmmaker Award.
Family Life
He is the son of Bryon and Zona Leitch. He married producer Kelly McCormick.
Associated With
He has performed as the stunt double for actors like Matt Damon and Brad Pitt.
