Thomas Forbes-Johnson

About

Screen actor and stunt performer whose extensive resume as a stunt double includes blockbuster films including Bumblebee, Bad Boys for Life, and A Quiet Place: Part II, as well as the music video for Kendrick Lamar's Grammy Award-sweeping 2024 song, "Not Like Us." As an actor, he portrayed the role of Julian in the 2022 comedy film The Lost City and starred as The Hammer on ABC's The Rookie. 

Before Fame

He studied theater design and stage management at Lewisham College before going on to attend Lancaster and Morecambe College. He later obtained a degree in physiotherapy from Manchester Metropolitan University before relocating from the United Kingdom to Los Angeles, CA in 2007.

Trivia

Following a devastating stunt accident that left him injured, he experienced substantial weight gain. He met Max Effort Muscle co-founder and CEO Cory Gregory, who inspired him to begin taking small steps each day toward recovery. The dedication brought him a weight loss of over 150 lbs. and allowed him to regain top physical condition, ultimately leading him to become a highly sought-after Hollywood stunt double and actor. 

Family Life

He has stated that the loss of his grandmother in 2007 deeply affected him. He expressed that it also served as a reminder for him to embrace each day to the fullest and ultimately inspired him to make the move to Los Angeles, CA that would later facilitate his rise to stardom.

Associated With

He portrayed the role of Bifi on a 2023 episode of the TBS comedy series Miracle Workers alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Geraldine Viswanathan.