Why grow up when you can make movies

Quote from Dar Robinson - Hollywood Stuntman (1947-1986)

We are passionate about action. This is not just work. It's a way of life.

The heart of the academy was born from the passion and experience of some of the UK's leading stunt professionals, who believe in a simple ethos; to pass their knowledge on to the next generation. 

Since the beginnings of the silver screen, action has played a major part in the success of some of the most memorable movies of all time. From screen legends such as Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd through to Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, every generation of performer has pushed the limits of their physical abilities to thrill and entertain movie lovers across the globe.

Our industry recognised screen action courses are setting new standards in the industry for performance and safety and we are extremely proud of all our students who have gone on to fulfil their goals as performers on some of the biggest blockbusters of all time. 

Our action agency specialises in providing trained action performers for productions worldwide. 

ANDREAS PETRIDES

Without revealing his true age, Andreas’ experience as an action professional is practically biblical, he has worked substantially in every area of the stunt industry. Having been a member of the British Stunt Register for 30 years and sat on the committee on and off for over 17 years. In 2009, he was inducted into the Hollywood Stunt Men's Hall of Fame for his outstanding achievements in motion pictures and in the same year - he founded the British Action Academy.

His teaching style as Chief Instructor has often been compared to being on a campaign with Attila the Hun. Highly rewarding if a tad sweaty.

Armed with a credit list longer than the Amazon river and more combat trousers than Rambo, his talent and passion for action keeps him up to all sorts of mischief.

In his time off, oh wait. He doesn't have time off. Ain't got time to bleeeeeed.

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Instructors.

We are extremely proud to have a wealth of talented and experienced instructors at the British Action Academy, each with their own incredible achievements. From winning prestigious World Stunt Awards for their work as action professionals to performing and co-ordinating on some of the biggest blockbusters of all time.