Ric Roman Waugh
Ric Roman Waugh | |
|---|---|
Ric Roman Waugh (filmmaker), 2026 | |
| Born | February 20, 1968 |
| Occupations | Actor, director, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse |
Tanya Ballinger
(m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Fred Waugh (father) |
| Relatives | Scott Waugh (brother) |
Ric Roman Waugh (born February 20, 1968) is an American Filmmaker, and former stuntman. He is known for his work in Felon (2008), Snitch (2013), and Shot Caller (2017).[1][2] He is the older brother of director Scott Waugh and son of stuntman Fred Waugh.
Career
Waugh worked as a stunt performer in the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in films such as Universal Soldier, The Last of the Mohicans, Last Action Hero, Hard Target, The Crow, Gone in 60 Seconds, Lethal Weapon 2, Days of Thunder, and The One. He also worked as an actor, in Kuffs (1992) starring Christian Slater and Milla Jovovich.
His first directorial film was In the Shadows (2001), starring James Caan, Matthew Modine, Joey Lauren Adams, and Cuba Gooding Jr. He later directed Felon (2008), starring Val Kilmer. Waugh worked with actor Dwayne Johnson in Snitch (2013) and was in talks to direct the disaster film Deepwater Horizon in 2012,[3] before changes occurred in the film's development process. In 2019, Waugh went on to solidify his reputation in contemporary action cinema with the third installment of the Has Fallen film series, titled Angel Has Fallen.[4]
He later directed a trio of films starring Gerard Butler, including the global disaster film Greenland (2020)[5][6] the action-drama Kandahar[7] (2023), and the sequel to Greenland titled Greenland 2: Migration[8] (2026).
Waugh teamed up with Jason Statham in his latest film, Shelter, a thriller about a man whose life unravels after rescuing a drowning girl. Stephen King gave the film glowing reviews, calling it a perfect movie.[9]
Waugh recently launched CineMachine Media Works, now under its first-look deal with Lionsgate. CineMachine is dedicated to producing elevated genre films rooted in socially resonant themes.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Biker Boyz | Second unit[11] | No | No | |
| 2008 | Felon | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Snitch | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2015 | That Which I Love Destroys Me | Yes | No | Yes | Documentary |
| 2017 | Shot Caller | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2019 | Angel Has Fallen | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2020 | Greenland | Yes | No | No | |
| 2021 | National Champions | Yes | No | No | |
| 2023 | Kandahar | Yes | No | No | |
| 2026 | Greenland 2: Migration | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Shelter | Yes | No | No |
Stunts
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Tango & Cash | Uncredited |
| 1990 | Days of Thunder | as Ric Waugh |
| 1991 | Hook | as Ric Waugh |
| 1992 | Kuffs | as Ric Waugh, Assistant stunt coordinator |
| The Last of the Mohicans | as Ric Waugh | |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | |
| 1998 | From the Earth to the Moon | Episode: "Apollo One" |
| 2000 | Gone in 60 Seconds | as Ric Waugh |
References
- ^ "'Shot Caller' Director on Getting His Movie to Theaters: 'This Was One Massive F—ing Boulder'". Variety. August 17, 2017.
- ^ "On the Inside: To Make His Feature Shot Caller, Ric Roman Waugh Learned How to Shoot in a Real-Life Prison". moviemaker. August 15, 2017.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 24, 2012). "Summit, Participant Tap Ric Roman Waugh To Helm 'Deepwater Horizon' Oil Rig Disaster". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "Ric Roman Waugh On To Direct Angel Has Fallen". empireonline. July 25, 2017.
- ^ "'Greenland': Film Review | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Andreas Wiseman, Anthony; Wiseman, Andreas; D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-10-01). "ErosSTX Gerard Butler Thriller 'Greenland' Skipping U.S. Theatrical Release For PVOD; HBO Nabs Pay-TV & Streaming In Big Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Rudoy, Matthew (2026-03-03). "Stephen King Gives Glowing Review Of Jason Statham's "Perfect" New Action Movie". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2025-05-09). "Lionsgate Inks Filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh To First-Look Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ^ "Biker Boyz". Variety. Retrieved 11 June 2026.