Derrick Burbage Stunt Resume 2021
Derrick Burbage
Professional Stunt Driver, Stunt Performer, Stunt Coordinator, and Actor for Film, TV, and Commercials
Mobile: (843) 478-6386 | derrick.burbage@gmail.com | Valid Passport
SAG/AFTRA – Atlanta local
Height: 6’2” Eyes: Brown Jacket: 42L Shirt: 17 – 34 (Large)
Weight: 180 Hair: Brown Pants: 32×34 Shoe: 12
Biography:
Derrick Burbage is a former veteran State Trooper and Deputy Sheriff. He also spent time during the war in Afghanistan, working as a government contractor on an armed mission training the new Afghan National Police force and as an armored convoy driver, safely escorting military convoys throughout the region. Derrick’s vast experience in law enforcement, high-speed vehicle pursuit training, military convoy operations, and light and heavy weapons training provide him with the knowledge and experience to perform these skills well for the camera.
Derrick got his start in the film business in 2013 where he has continued to work on perfecting his skills as a stunt performer and actor. Derrick’s law enforcement and advanced vehicle training began in 1998 at the Criminal Justice Academy where he graduated 1st in his class winning the prestigious JP Strom Award. He also spent time at The Crucible, where he learned tactical combat vehicle operations, combat training, Dignitary escort and emergency evac skills among many others. He has spent the last 23 years training with driving, firearms, and other law enforcement and military related skills. Derrick has experience training other law enforcement officers safe driving skills and has also safely been involved in HUNDREDS of REAL-LIFE high-speed vehicle pursuits.
In 2016, Derrick began his professional stunt driver training by attending Drivers East Stunt driving school in New Jersey, where he learned from some of the best stunt drivers currently working in the business. Derrick continues to perfect his stunt driving skills by regularly training with fellow professional stunt drivers at Dynamic Stunts in Atlanta, GA. He also continues to add other skills to his repertoire by training with stunt performers at ATL Stunts in Atlanta and privately with other performers.
Derrick is hard-working, takes direction well, has an impeccable record of safety, and you can count on him to “show up” and perform to the best of his abilities at all times.
If you are looking for law enforcement, SWAT, or military characters with exceptional skill in stunt driving and other common stunt skills, Derrick is one of the best!
Television/Film:
Black Adam Stunt Undead Palace Guard Tommy Harper
Black Adam Stunt Driver. Tommy Harper
The Righteous Gemstones, S2 Stunt Driver Cop John Copeman
The Righteous Gemstones, S2 Stunt Driver Double: Danny McBride John Copeman
The Righteous Gemstones, S2 Stunt Utility John Copeman
The Righteous Gemstones, S2 Stunt Audience John Copeman
The Righteous Gemstones, S1 Jesse’s Driver Cal Johnson
Reckless, S1 Terry’s Cop/Driver Cal Johnson
Flesher Driver John Johnson
Education
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B.S. Computer Science (Troy University)
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MBA Business Administration (Capella University)
Special Skills and Training
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Stunt Driving School for Film, Level 1 Certification – Drivers East (2016) (Grid Work, Parade, Forward Slalom, Braking to a Mark, Forward 180° left and right, 90° left and right, Lane Change 90°s, Drift 90°s, Box 90°s to a Mark left and right, Reverse 180°s, Obstacle Avoidance Slides, Skid turns/Fish Tails, Threshold Braking Forward and Reverse, 4-wheel braking)
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Nascar Driving School (2014) – Charlotte Motor Speedway (Top Speed in class at 148.9mph)
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High Speed Vehicle Pursuit Certification – South Carolina Highway Patrol (1998-2010) Off-Road Vehicle Recovery (2 and 4-wheel), Skid Pad Maneuvers, Controlled Collision Avoidance, Advanced High Speed Turn Around Techniques, Threshold Braking Techniques, High Speed Slalom, High Speed Reverse Maneuvers
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High Performance Vehicle Certification – South Carolina Highway Patrol (1998-2010) Ford Crown Victoria, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Charger
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Emergency Vehicle Response Certification – South Carolina Highway Patrol (1998-2010)
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Defensive Driver Certification – South Carolina Highway Patrol (1998-2010)
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Law Enforcement Officer Certification (1998-2010) – South Carolina State Trooper
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International Police Officer Certification (2007) – United States Department of Defense (Afghanistan)
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Tactical Combat Vehicle Operations – The Crucible Training Center (2007) (Afghanistan)
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Dignitary Escort and Emergency Evac – The Crucible Training Center (2007) (Afghanistan)
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Firearms Certifications (1998-present) – Pistols, Rifles, Sub-machine guns, Automatic Machine Guns, Shotguns
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Straight Baton Certification (1998-2010) (South Carolina Highway Patrol)
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Defensive Tactics Certification (1998-2010) (South Carolina Highway Patrol) – Hand to Hand combat, Take Down Techniques, Pressure Point Manipulation, etc.
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Taekwondo Training – Blue Belt achieved
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Officer Survival Advanced Tactical Training (1998-2010) (South Carolina Highway Patrol)
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Advanced Building Entry Techniques (1998-2010) – SWAT and CERT Teams
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U.S. Army Combat Casualty Care Certification – U.S. Army (2007) (Afghanistan)