Greg Powell

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Greg Powell
Born
Gregory Owen Powell

(1954-05-13) 13 May 1954 (age 70)
Lambeth, London, England
Occupation(s)Actor, stuntman, director, stunt coordinator
Years active1970–present

Gregory Owen Powell is a British stuntman, stunt coordinator, actor and 2nd unit director nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on Band of Brothers . [1] [2] He is also known for his work in Indian films. [3] [4] [5] He is also the stunt coordinator for all eight Harry Potter movies and Avengers: Age of Ultron .

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