Shawn Robinson

Shawn Robinson (1974 – July 28, 2015) was an American stuntman who performed stunts in over the span of 20 years, including films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, the Transformers film series, Hook, Behind Enemy Lines, War of the Worlds and more recently Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Horrible Bosses 2. In television, Robinson took part in episodes of Criminal Minds, Lost and NCIS: Los Angeles. His father was legendary stuntman Dar Robinson.

On July 28, 2015, Robinson was found dead in his hotel room in New Orleans, Louisiana after he failed to report for work on the upcoming film Deepwater Horizon. He was 41. Lionsgate released a statement in tribute to him, stating: "On behalf of the producers, cast and crew of Deepwater Horizon and the entire Lionsgate family, we want to send our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Shawn Robinson. Shawn was a gifted stunt performer and a beloved and trusted member of our crew. We grieve with his family over this tremendous loss."[1][2]

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