Terry Notary
Biography
Terry Notary is an American actor born on August 14, 1968, in San Rafael, California, USA. He is known for his work in the film and television industry, particularly in portraying creatures and animals. Notary is also a stunt coordinator and movement coach. He has been involved in various notable projects, including motion capture performances in films such as Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin: Secrets of the Unicorn, and the Planet of the Apes reboot series. Notary has also played Cull Obsidian in the Marvel Studios films Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. As a seasoned actor with 37 known credits, Notary has established himself in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Terry Notary is an American actor known for his work in the film and television industry. He has primarily portrayed creatures and animals in various productions. Notary has also worked as a stunt coordinator and movement coach.
Notary has appeared in several notable films, including the Marvel Studios productions Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, where he played the role of Cull Obsidian. His other notable film credits include the Planet of the Apes reboot series, The Hobbit trilogy, and Kong: Skull Island. He has also worked on motion capture performances in films such as Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin: Secrets of the Unicorn, and other projects.
Notary's acting credits span multiple films, with a total of 37 known credits. He was born on August 14, 1968, in San Rafael, California, USA.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Disclosure Day (2026) Choreographer
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026) Other
- Ramayana (2026) Action Director
- The Electric State (2025) as Mr. Peanut / Pop Fly / Sentre Drones / Ice Cream Bot / Skeeve Bot
- The Electric State (2025) Other
- The Last of Us (2023) Other
- Nope (2022) as Gordy
- Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) Other
- The Call of the Wild (2020) as Rail Worker / Live Action Reference Performance of Buck
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) as On-Set Groot / Cull Obsidian
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) Motion Capture Artist
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) Other
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) as Cull Obsidian / On-Set Groot
- The Beautiful Escape (2018) as Oleg
- Kong: Skull Island (2017) as Kong Mo-Cap Services
- War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) as Rocket
- The Square (2017) as Oleg
- Warcraft (2016) as Grommash Hellscream
- Warcraft (2016) Choreographer
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Laketown Refugee (uncredited)
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) as Rocket
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) Motion Capture Artist
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) Stunt Coordinator
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Goblin (uncredited)
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) as Great Goblin / Yazneg (uncredited)
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) as The Clown (uncredited)
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) Choreographer
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) as Rocket / Bright Eyes
- The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Motion Capture Artist
- Attack the Block (2011) as The Creature
- Avatar (2009) Motion Capture Artist
- The Forgotten Ones (2009) as Alpha Creature
- The Forgotten Ones (2009) Executive Producer
- The Forgotten Ones (2009) Stunt Coordinator
- The Forgotten Ones (2009) Choreographer
- The Lost Tribe (2009) as Alpha Male
- The Incredible Hulk (2008) Motion Capture Artist
- If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007) Stunt Coordinator
- Superman Returns (2006) Choreographer
- Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) Stunt Coordinator
- Introducing the Incredible Nightcrawler! (2003) as Himself
- X2 (2003) Choreographer
- The Hot Chick (2002) Stunts
- Planet of the Apes (2001) Stunts
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Stunts
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Terry Notary best known for?
Terry Notary is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Disclosure Day (2026), Avengers: Doomsday (2026), Ramayana (2026), The Electric State (2025).
When and where was Terry Notary born?
Terry Notary was born on August 14, 1968 in San Rafael, California, USA.
How many credits does Terry Notary have?
Terry Notary has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.
What is Terry Notary's background in cinema and television?
Terry Notary is an American actor born on August 14, 1968, in San Rafael, California, USA. He is known for his work in the film and television industry, particularly in portraying creatures and animals. Notary is also a stunt coordinator and movement coach. He has been involved in various notable projects, including mo...