Jimmy N. Roberts | |
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On set as compound terrorist | |
Born: | James Nelson Roberts III USA |
Role: | 1. Compound terrorist 2. Haas' henchman 3. Powell |
Jimmy N. Roberts is a stunt actor and driver that has had several roles on 24.
Biography and career[]
James Nelson Roberts III is the son of legendary off-road motorcycle racer J.N. Roberts, and is a motorcycle racer himself. He is also co-founder of the film industry motocross race A Day in the Dirt, held annually on Thanksgiving weekend.
Through his career as a stunt performer he has worked on films like Fast Five, X-Men: First Class, The A-Team, Rush Hour 3, Godzilla, Independence Day, and countless others.
Role on 24[]
Roberts has appeared several times in 24:
- In "Day 4: 12:00pm-1:00pm", he played one of the sentries at Omar's compound, who was shot by the marines in the lower area.
- In "Day 5: 7:00am-8:00am", he played one of Conrad Haas's henchmen that pursued Chloe O'Brian and Jack Bauer. He was also seen dead in the following episode.
- In "Day 5: 8:00am-9:00am", he played Powell.
Gallery of roles[]
24 credits[]
Compound terrorist
Haas's henchman
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- Lock and Load - in it, after seeing Troy Gilbert speaking on the phone while being told what to do, Jimmy explains that stuntmen have to take direction while on the phone, as they are constantly searching for their next job.
Selected filmography[]
- Venom (2018)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Nightcrawler (2014)
- Jack Reacher (2012)
- Takers (2010)
- Valkyrie (2008)
- Torque (2004)
- Fight Club (1999)
- Independence Day (1996)
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
- Hook (1991)
Television appearances
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014-2019)
- Scorpion (2014-2017)
- Numb3rs (2005-2009)
- Alias (2002-2005)
- The X-Files (1999)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1995)
- Baywatch (1989)