Jeff Galpin Biography

Fast Facts

• While studying Veterinary medicine at LSU, he started getting involved in films as an animal trainer
• In 1995, he joined the Screen Actors Guild as a stuntman, and has since performed stunts in and coordinated stunts for hundreds of films and television shows
• Works as a marine coordinator, an alligator wrangler and an animal trainer in the Louisiana film industry
• Describes himself as a swamp expert and survivalist
• Is knowledgeable about the history and culture of Louisiana
• Received his rescue diver certification, several boat safety certificates and a Commercial Fish license
• Was a member of the New Orleans Police Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office