Always a thrill seeker, Rich Hopkins, affectionately known as the Godfather of adrenaline/action sports, developed a taste for the extreme at an early age.
From film, television, music videos and commercials to live events, Rich Hopkins has been a driving force behind the extreme sports industry for the past
25 years. Continuing to excel in countless �Over the Edge� events and productions, Rich further extends his expertise to the industry as a stunt
coordinator, motivational speaker and TV personality. Always on the �cutting-edge,� Rich, a true pioneer, tirelessly drives his vision of bringing actions
sports to all mediums of the entertainment industry.
Rich has received accolades for the World�s 1st Pyrotechnic Bungy Jump (recently featured on the Travel Channel�s �Amazing Daredevils�), the
World�s 1st Pyrotechnic Moto-Sk8 Run and his nearly 1000� Skyscraper Descent as SPIDERMAN for the Blockbuster DVD release of the hit movie.
He was also a finalist in the 1996 X-Games World Bungy Jumping Championship.
Rich has also worked on a wide variety of films, television shows, commercials, music videos, and live events as a professional stuntman and/or stunt
coordinator. Over the past 12 years, his company, Thrillseekers Unlimited, has produced hundreds of live shows. Further shaping the industry,
Thrillseekers Unlimited was the first to offer �Extreme Sports & Stunt Vacations� to the public. Rich has been featured and interviewed by countless
local, regional, national and International TV shows, magazines, newspapers, and radio stations regarding the exciting and dangerous work he does.
Rich�s TV & Film credits include acting, performing stunts, and/or stunt coordinating on �2 Fast - 2 Furious,� �Vegas Vamps,� �VH1 Divas Duets 2003,�
�Trans American Killer,� �Without a Trace,� �S.W.A.T.,� �Point Break,� �Southern Pride,� �Ski School,� �The Doors,� �The Master,�
�America�s Most Wanted,� �MTV�s �Road Rules,� and NBC�s �Tikiville� (directed by James Burrows)�to name a few.
Throughout his career, Rich has worked closely with an impressive array of celebrities in varying capacities. Including: Andre Agassi (Stunt Double),
Anna Kournikova, Jet Li, Jeff Gordon, Queen Latifah, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Patrick Swayze, Gary Busey, Alyssa Milano, James Earl Jones,
Dan Cortese, N�Sync, Fabio (Stunt Double), Christopher Lloyd, Morgan Fairchild, Summer Sanders - Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer, and Bob Golic
of the L.A. Raiders.