Robert Chapin
- Known For
- Visual Effects
- Born
- April 3, 1964
- Active Years
- 1994–2021 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Robert Chapin (Visual Effects).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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[1] TMDB: Robert Chapin, known for Visual Effects. Birthday: April 3, 1964. 26 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Born April 3, 1964, in Miami, Florida. Roles: stunt, fight and swordplay choreographer, visual effects artist and supervisor, actor, writer, director, and producer.
[3] IMDb: Born in Miami, Florida. Family of puppeteers: Leonora and Gerald Chapin. Grew up making movies with brother Stuart. Attended drama and music classes in junior high and high school. Actor in Ring of Steel.
[4] TMDB: Known as Actor, Stunts, 3D Artist, Visual Effects, Second Unit Director, Stunt Double, Digital Supervisor, CG Animator, Digital Effects Supervisor, Visual Effects Supervisor, Writer, and Director. Credits: The Big Lebowski, Armageddon, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Animal.
[5] Personal Site: Originally from Miami, FL. Moved to Los Angeles in 1989.
[6] Biographies.net: Stunt, fight and swordplay choreographer, visual effects artist and supervisor, actor, writer, director, and producer. Known for acting in and creating the action horror web series The Hunted.
Name: Robert Chapin.
Birth: April 3, 1964, in Miami, Florida.
Family: Born to puppeteers Leonora and Gerald Chapin; grew up making movies with brother Stuart.
Professional Roles: Stunt, fight, and swordplay choreographer; visual effects artist and supervisor; actor, writer, director, and producer. Other roles include 3D artist, second unit director, stunt double, digital supervisor, CG animator, and digital effects supervisor.
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Career overview
Robert Chapin was born on April 3, 1964, in Miami, Florida, to parents Leonora and Gerald Chapin, who were puppeteers. Growing up with his brother Stuart, he began making movies and creating his own films from an early age using a super 8 camera. He attended drama and music classes through junior high, high school, and college before moving to Los Angeles in 1989. Within three years of his relocation, he wrote and starred in an MCA and Universal feature film.
Professionally, Chapin works as a stunt, fight, and swordplay choreographer, visual effects artist and supervisor, actor, writer, director, and producer. His extensive credits span multiple roles in the film and television industry, including work as a 3D artist, second unit director, stunt double, digital supervisor, computer graphics animator, and digital effects supervisor. Among his known film credits are The Big Lebowski, Armageddon, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and The Animal.
Additionally, Chapin is known for his work in web series production. He is popularly recognized for creating and acting in The Hunted, which is noted as the longest-running action horror web series. Across his career, he has accumulated numerous known credits reflecting his diverse background in physical performance, action choreography, digital effects, and filmmaking.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- Mutiny! (2021) as Valentine
- Lazarus Rising (2015) as Thug
- The Hunted (2015) as Bob
- The Hunted (2015) Director
- Hirokin: The Last Samurai (2012) Stunts
- Shutter Island (2010) Digital Effects Supervisor
- 100 Feet (2008) Digital Supervisor
- Pirate's Blood (2008) as Andrew Selkirk
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) Stunts
- Soldier of God (2005) Second Unit Director
- The Circuit 2: The Final Punch (2003) as Fighter
- Scooby-Doo (2002) Stunt Double
- The Animal (2001) Visual Effects
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 3D Artist
- The Convent (2000) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Night of Terror (1999)
- The Big Lebowski (1998) 3D Artist
- Armageddon (1998) CG Animator
- Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights (1998) as Keither
- Blood Revenge (1998) as Glower's Guard
- Lancelot: Guardian of Time (1997) as Sir Gawain
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as King Arthur
- Dragon Fury II (1996) as Mason
- Enter the Blood Ring (1995) as Fighter
- Dragon Fury (1995) as Mason
- Ring of Steel (1994) as Alex Freyer
- Ring of Steel (1994) Writer
- Eyes of the Serpent (1994) Stunts
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Chapin best known for?
Robert Chapin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hirokin: The Last Samurai (2012), Shutter Island (2010), 100 Feet (2008), Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006).
When and where was Robert Chapin born?
Robert Chapin was born on April 3, 1964.
How many credits does Robert Chapin have?
Robert Chapin has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2021.
What is Robert Chapin's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Robert Chapin (Visual Effects). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count range: 90-130 words. [1] TMDB: Robert Chapin, known...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as King Arthur — aged about 32
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