Russell Snipes has been working in the entertainment and fashion industry for over a decade as an actor, stuntman, model, casting director, director, and producer. Russell is very passionate about all forms of art and hopes to spread positivity and inspiration through his work.
Prior to working in the entertainment industry Russell graduated from Clemson University with degrees in psychology and sociology with an emphasis in criminal justice. After graduating Russell pursued becoming a mental health counselor and forensic psychologist but after the passing of his mother he decided to pursue his true passion, working in the film and television industry.
After college he pursued modeling and signed with several different modeling agencies which lead to him appearing in New York Fashion Week, and working with international brands such as American Crew among many others. Russell then began to pursue his dream of working as an actor and stuntman and after gaining experience and booking several jobs he signed with multiple acting agencies. He then realized that being on set and creating is where he truly belonged. In addition to modeling, acting, and stunt work Russell has helped produce and direct content creation for several different companies, brands, as well as other talented models and actors.
Russell has met and worked on projects with some of the biggest stars in entertainment, including Dwayne Johnson, Hugh Jackman, Owen Wilson, Sylvester Stallone, Naomi Watts and Ed Helms among many others.
Here are some notable movie and TV projects that Russell has worked on as a crew member, actor, or stuntman on:
- “MacGyver” (CBS)
- Yamaha Motorsports 2020 campaign
- “Logan” (feature film)
- “Father Figures” (feature film)
- OBX (Netflix)
- The Sinner (USA)
- Grey Goose commercial
- The Outsider (HBO)
- Dark Waters (Discovery Channel)
- Joe Kenda Homicide Hunter (ID Channel)
- “Samaritan” (feature film)
- “Allegiant” (feature film)
- Dark Waters (Discovery Channel)
- “Out of the Fight” (feature film)
Through producing and directing at Savage Studios Russell and his partner Robin hope to bring awareness to local and global issues and to tell stories of survivors, positive and influential people that bring light and inspiration to the world.