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Mears was born in [[Bakersfield, California]]. He performed improv comedy at [[ComedySportz]] in Bakersfield. He graduated from Highland High School in Bakersfield in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bakersfield.com/102/story/690078.html|title=Herb Benham: Local actor plays lead role in new "Friday the 13th"|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=2009-02-12|accessdate=2009-02-13}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
Mears was born in [[Bakersfield, California]]. He performed improv comedy at [[ComedySportz]] in Bakersfield. He graduated from Highland High School in Bakersfield in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bakersfield.com/102/story/690078.html|title=Herb Benham: Local actor plays lead role in new "Friday the 13th"|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=2009-02-12|accessdate=2009-02-13}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
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Mears has numerous credits both as a stuntman and as an actor. He had minor roles in ''[[The Tick (1994 series)|The Tick]]'', ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'', ''[[Alias (TV series)|Alias]]'', ''[[Nash Bridges]]'', ''[[Men in Black II]]'', ''[[The Shield]]'', ''[[CSI: NY]]'', ''[[My Name Is Earl]]'', ''[[Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005 film)#Television pilot|Mr. & Mrs Smith]]'', ''[[CSI: Miami]]'', [[Community (TV series)|''Community'']]'','' and ''[[The Hills Have Eyes 2]]''. His stunt credits include the films ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl]]'', ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest]]'', ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]'' and ''[[Blades of Glory]]'', and TV series such as ''[[Angel (TV series)|Angel]]'' and ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]''. |
Mears has numerous credits both as a stuntman and as an actor. He had minor roles in ''[[The Tick (1994 series)|The Tick]]'', ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'', ''[[Alias (TV series)|Alias]]'', ''[[Nash Bridges]]'', ''[[Men in Black II]]'', ''[[The Shield]]'', ''[[CSI: NY]]'', ''[[My Name Is Earl]]'', ''[[Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005 film)#Television pilot|Mr. & Mrs Smith]]'', ''[[CSI: Miami]]'', [[Community (TV series)|''Community'']]'','' and ''[[The Hills Have Eyes 2]]''. His stunt credits include the films ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl]]'', ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest]]'', ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]'' and ''[[Blades of Glory]]'', and TV series such as ''[[Angel (TV series)|Angel]]'' and ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]''. It should also be noted that Mears, though uncredited, was the first actor to portray the villian species known as the Borg in the second season episode titled "Q, Who?" of Star Trek: The Next Generation. |
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Mears got his breakthrough lead role in the new ''[[Friday the 13th (2009 film)|Friday the 13th]]'' film. He was recommended to the producers, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form of Platinum Dunes, by make-up and special effects guru Scott Stoddard, who created the new look for Mears' character, [[Jason Voorhees]]. Due to Mears' height at {{convert|6|ft|5.5|in|m|sigfig=3|abbr=on}} he is one of the tallest actors who ever portrayed Jason, beside [[Ken Kirzinger]], who stands at a similar height to Mears. He was nominated for an [[MTV Movie Awards|MTV Movie Award]] in the category for [[MTV Movie Award for Best Villain|Best Villain]] for his portrayal of Voorhees, but lost to [[Heath Ledger]] as [[Joker (comics)|the Joker]] in ''[[The Dark Knight (film)|The Dark Knight]]''. |
Mears got his breakthrough lead role in the new ''[[Friday the 13th (2009 film)|Friday the 13th]]'' film. He was recommended to the producers, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form of Platinum Dunes, by make-up and special effects guru Scott Stoddard, who created the new look for Mears' character, [[Jason Voorhees]]. Due to Mears' height at {{convert|6|ft|5.5|in|m|sigfig=3|abbr=on}} he is one of the tallest actors who ever portrayed Jason, beside [[Ken Kirzinger]], who stands at a similar height to Mears. He was nominated for an [[MTV Movie Awards|MTV Movie Award]] in the category for [[MTV Movie Award for Best Villain|Best Villain]] for his portrayal of Voorhees, but lost to [[Heath Ledger]] as [[Joker (comics)|the Joker]] in ''[[The Dark Knight (film)|The Dark Knight]]''. |
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Derek Mears | |
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 Mears at the Texas Frightmare Weekend in Lewisville, Texas, April 29, 2010 | |
| Born | April 29, 1972 |
| Occupation | Actor/Stuntman |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Jason Voorhees (remake) |
Derek Mears (born April 29, 1972) is an American actor and stuntman, best known for his role as Jason Voorhees in the reboot of Friday the 13th and Hawes in Hatchet III.
Life and career
Mears was born in Bakersfield, California. He performed improv comedy at ComedySportz in Bakersfield. He graduated from Highland High School in Bakersfield in 1990.[1]
Mears has numerous credits both as a stuntman and as an actor. He had minor roles in The Tick, ER, Alias, Nash Bridges, Men in Black II, The Shield, CSI: NY, My Name Is Earl, Mr. & Mrs Smith, CSI: Miami, Community, and The Hills Have Eyes 2. His stunt credits include the films Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Blades of Glory, and TV series such as Angel and Bones. It should also be noted that Mears, though uncredited, was the first actor to portray the villian species known as the Borg in the second season episode titled "Q, Who?" of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Mears got his breakthrough lead role in the new Friday the 13th film. He was recommended to the producers, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form of Platinum Dunes, by make-up and special effects guru Scott Stoddard, who created the new look for Mears' character, Jason Voorhees. Due to Mears' height at 6 ft 5.5 in (1.97 m) he is one of the tallest actors who ever portrayed Jason, beside Ken Kirzinger, who stands at a similar height to Mears. He was nominated for an MTV Movie Award in the category for Best Villain for his portrayal of Voorhees, but lost to Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight.
Mears did a lot of research on child development to flesh out the role of Camp Crystal Lake's notorious resident serial killer:
In the script, Jason watches his mother die in front of him. So I did research on, when you're that age how do your cognitive processes happen? How is the child supposed to be developing? I found out that at that age you're starting to be integrating into society, whether it's through group sports or group activities so that you find out you're not alone. I discovered that he missed that aspect. He was already an outcast from society for looking different and being disfigured, and his only connection to love and reality is his mother.[2]
He is contracted to return for either another Friday the 13th sequel or another film by Platinum Dunes.[3] If Mears reprises his role as Jason, he will be only the second person to portray the character more than once, next to Kane Hodder.[4][5] He portrayed a Classic Predator[6] in the 2010 science-fiction horror film sequel Predators.[7]
Mears appeared in Ultraforce 2 on the Superego Podcast. He also appeared in the American sitcom Community in the episode "“Romantic Expressionism". He appeared as a zombie, credited as "Master-at-Arms", in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.[8][9]
Mears appeared with other Horror actor Tyler Mane of the Rob Zombie Halloween movie reboot in "Compound Fracture" [10]
On June 5, 2013, it was reported that Warner Bros. relinquished their film rights to the Friday the 13th series back to Paramount as part of a deal that allows Warner Bros. to co-produce Interstellar.[11] One week later, Mears revealed that Paramount is working with Platinum Dunes to make a new installment "as fast as possible".[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | The Shield | Crazyhouse | TV series (one episode) |
| E.R. | Joseph | TV series (one episode) | |
| 2005 | Cursed | Werewolf | Minor role |
| Zathura | Lead Zorgon | Minor role | |
| 2006 | The Hills Have Eyes | Larry | |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Assistant of Davy Jones | ||
| Pro-Life | The Father | ||
| 2007 | Blades of Glory | Josh | Cameo |
| The Hills Have Eyes 2 | Chameleon | Minor role | |
| 2008 | Semi-Pro | Himself | |
| Resident Evil: Degeneration | Curtis Miller/G | Motion capture | |
| 2009 | His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th | Himself | Documentary |
| Friday the 13th | Jason Voorhees | Lead role | |
| 2010 | Predators | "Classic" Predator | Lead role |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Master-at-Arms | |
| Arena | Brutus Jackson | ||
| 2013 | Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters | Edward | |
| Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters | Cyclops | ||
| Hatchet III | Hawes | ||
| 2014 | Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead | Stavarin | |
| Mighty Med | Catastrophe | Episode: There's a Storm Coming | |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV series) | Irate Fan / Executioner / Mr. Hellman | Episodes: Lizzy Caplan Wears All Black & Powder Blue Espadrilles / Patton Oswalt Wears a Black Blazer & Dress Shoes / Pee Wee Herman Wears a Halloween Costume | |
| Lost Time | Mr.Elliot | PsyTerror / Aliens | |
| 2016 | Untitled Friday the 13th Project | Jason Voorhees | In Development/Announced |
References
- ^ "Herb Benham: Local actor plays lead role in new "Friday the 13th"". The Bakersfield Californian. 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-02-13. [dead link]
- ^ "Friday the 13th: Derek Mears". SuicideGirls.com. 13 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-13.
- ^ "Reflecting back on a killer weekend, can you say sequel?".
- ^ "Date Set for Sequel to Friday the 13th Remake".
- ^ "Derek Mears talks FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 status". Fangoria.
- ^ "Nimrod Antal's Predators Identified".
- ^ "More Official Stills of Derek Mears as the Classic Predator in Predators".
- ^ http://www.fromdusktillcon.com/content/36-showcase/1642-exclusive-interview-derek-mears
- ^ "See Derek Mears as a Zombie in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' Trailer!".
- ^ cite web|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/28817/official-poster-for-compound-fracture-starring-derek-mears-and-tyler-mane/
- ^ Warner Bros. Gives Up 'Friday the 13th' Rights to Board Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar', The Hollywood Reporter
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Platinum Dunes Partnering With Paramount For 'Friday The 13th' Sequel!!!". June 11, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
External links
- Derek Mears at IMDb
- Interview with Derek Mears at SuicideGirls.com
- FEARnet Interview with Derek Mears
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