John Copeman
- Known For
- Crew
- Active Years
- 1986–2026 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 51 credits in database
Biography
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Source [1]: John Copeman (TMDB). Known credits: 51. Also known as John M. Copeman.
Source [2]: TMDB. Roles: Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Actor, Utility Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Driver, and Rigging Grip. Credits include: Zombieland, Twelve Monkeys, Scream, Under the Dome, Weapons, You've Got Mail, The Last of the Mohicans, and She's Out of My League.
Source [3]: IMDb. Stunts: The Forgotten. Known for: The Forgotten (2004), Virus (1999), and 12 Monkeys (1995).
Source [4]: Bio. Started career in the fall of 1983 in Wilmington, NC. Wanted to be a stuntman at age 15.
Source [5]: Moviefone. General info.
Source [6]: AllMovie. General info.
Name: John Copeman (also known as John M. Copeman).
Profession/Roles: Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Actor, Utility Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Driver, and Rigging Grip.
Career Start: Fall of 1983 in Wilmington, NC.
Notable Credits: Zombieland, Twelve Monkeys (12 Monkeys), Scream, Under the Dome, Weapons, You've Got Mail, The Last of the Mohicans, She's Out of My League, The Forgotten (2004), and Virus (1999).
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of John Copeman (Crew).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Source [1]: John Copeman (TMDB). Known credits: 51. Also known as John M. Copeman.
Source [2]: TMDB. Roles: Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Actor, Utility Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Driver, and Rigging Grip. Work includes: Zombieland, Twelve Monkeys, Scream, Under the Dome, Weapons, You've Got Mail, The Last of the Mohicans, and She's Out of My League.
Source [3]: IMDb. Stunts: The Forgotten. Known for: The Forgotten (2004), Virus (1999), and 12 Monkeys (1995).
Source [4]: Bio. Wanted to be a stuntman at age 15. Planned to move to CA. Career began in the fall of 1983 in Wilmington, NC, after producer Dino De Laurentis chose the location to build a studio.
Source [5]: Moviefone. General info.
Source [6]: AllMovie. General info.
Paragraph 1: Early career and start.
John Copeman began his career in the fall of 1983 in Wilmington, North Carolina. This followed his decision at age 15 to become a stuntman and his plan to move to California after graduation. His career in Wilmington was facilitated by producer Dino De Laurentis choosing the location to build a new studio.
Paragraph 2: Roles and credits.
Copeman, who is also known as John M. Copeman, has worked in various capacities including stunts, stunt coordinator, actor, utility stunts, stunt double, stunt driver, and rigging grip. He has 51 known credits. His filmography includes work on titles such as Zombieland, Twelve Monkeys, Scream, Under the Dome, Weapons, You've Got Mail, The Last of the Mohicans, and She's Out of My League.
Paragraph 3: Specific notable works.
He is specifically known for his work on The Forgotten (2004), Virus (1999), and 12 Monkeys (1995). His stunt work includes The Forgotten.
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John Copeman began his career in the fall of 1983 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Having decided at age 15 that he wanted to be a stuntman, he had originally planned to move to California after graduation. However, his career commenced in Wilmington after producer Dino De Laurentis chose the location to build a new studio.
Copeman, who is also known as John M. Copeman, has worked in several professional capacities including stunts, stunt coordinator, actor, utility stunts, stunt double, stunt driver, and rigging grip. He has 51 known credits. His body of work includes appearances or contributions to Zombieland, Twelve Monkeys, Scream, Under the Dome, Weapons, You've Got Mail, The Last of the Mohicans, and She's Out of My League.
He is recognized for his work on The Forgotten (2004), Virus (1999), and 12 Monkeys (1995). His credits in the stunts category include The Forgotten.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
51 titles- Scream 7 (2026) Utility Stunts
- Weapons (2025) Stunts
- Scream (2022) Stunt Coordinator
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) Utility Stunts
- Outer Banks (2020) as Deputy #2
- What Men Want (2019) Stunt Double
- Dirty Dancing (2017) Stunt Coordinator
- The Choice (2016) Stunt Coordinator
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) Stunt Coordinator
- Under the Dome (2013) Stunt Coordinator
- Piranha 3DD (2012) Stunt Coordinator
- She's Out of My League (2010) Stunt Coordinator
- Zombieland (2009) Stunts
- Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009) Stunt Coordinator
- The Forgotten (2004) Stunts
- One Tree Hill (2003) Stunt Coordinator
- Cabin Fever (2003) Stunt Coordinator
- Plain Dirty (2003) Stunts
- The Hours (2002) Stunts
- The Angel Doll (2002) as Milkman Woodrow Jones
- Along Came a Spider (2001) Stunts
- Black Knight (2001) Stunts
- Kate & Leopold (2001) Stunts
- Mission: Impossible II (2000) Rigging Grip
- Cherry Falls (2000) Utility Stunts
- Above Suspicion (2000) Stunt Coordinator
- The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) Stunts
- The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) Utility Stunts
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Security Guard
- You've Got Mail (1998) Stunts
- The Lesser Evil (1998) Stunt Coordinator
- Enchanted (1998) Stunt Coordinator
- Lolita (1997) Stunts
- The Night Flier (1997) Stunt Coordinator
- Office Killer (1997) Stunts
- Lawn Dogs (1997) Stunt Coordinator
- Horror Story (1997) Stunt Coordinator
- Twelve Monkeys (1995) Stunts
- The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) Stunts
- The Road to Wellville (1994) Stunts
- Chasers (1994) Stunts
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies (1994) as Stuntman
- The Birds II: Land's End (1994) Stunts
- A Burning Passion: The Margaret Mitchell Story (1994) Stunt Driver
- Justice in a Small Town (1994) Stunt Coordinator
- Bionic Ever After? (1994) Stunts
- Super Mario Bros. (1993) Utility Stunts
- The Last of the Mohicans (1992) Stunts
- Diary of a Hitman (1991) Stunt Double
- Burning Vengeance (1989) as Rene
- Lovejoy (1986) Stunt Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Copeman best known for?
John Copeman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scream 7 (2026), Weapons (2025), Scream (2022), Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022).
How many credits does John Copeman have?
John Copeman has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is John Copeman's background in cinema and television?
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