Robert Chapin

A visionary stunt and visual effects master battles to protect his groundbreaking web series from obscurity while juggling the chaos of Hollywood’s cutthroat world.

Born

1907

Died

1987

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In short · Wrote for 10 decades — 42 credits.

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Biography

Robert Chapin is a multifaceted figure in the film industry, known for his work as a stunt, fight, and swordplay choreographer, visual effects artist, and supervisor. He gained recognition for his role in and creation of *The Hunted*, the longest-running action horror web series. Chapin has contributed visual effects to notable films such as *American Beauty*, *Crouching Tiger*, *The Big Lebowski*, and *X-Men*. He also wrote and starred in the film *Ring of Steel*. Certified by the Societies of American, British, and Canadian Fight Directors, Chapin has trained numerous celebrities, including Plácido Domingo, Robin Williams, and David Hasselhoff, among others. His work spans multiple roles, including acting, writing, directing, and producing.

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