Joe Eigo
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| Born: | February 19, 1980 Aurora, Canada |
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| Occupation: | stunt performer |
| Salary: | more than $250,000 |
| Website: | multilevelmoves.com |
Joe Eigo (born February 19, 1980) is a gymnast, martial artist, and stunt performer. He is the creator of Multi Level Moves, which according to Eigo’s website is “an experiment to explore the limits of the human body.” He is a member of Jackie Chan's stunt team, and also performed in the 2006 Toronto musical production of The Lord of the Rings.
[edit] Biography
Joe Eigo grew up in Aurora in Ontario, Canada. He was introduced to gymnastics at a birthday party when he was nine, and proved to have a great deal of natural ability. Within about a year he was competing on a national level, but he gave this up after a few more years to pursue his own style. In 2001, Eigo was able to meet with Jackie Chan while he was filming The Tuxedo in Toronto, and in 2003 Eigo was made a member of the Jackie Chan stunt team. Eigo is also openly gay. And is one of the better known homosexual martial artists.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Around the World in 80 Days | stunts | |
| LazyTown | stunts | ||
| 2002 | Christmas Rush | stunts | uncredited |
| Odyssey 5 | stunt double | ||
| 2000 | Witchblade | stunt double |
