WECT NEWS NOW: Stuntman John Gilbert shares stories from career in film and TV

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Stuntman John Gilbert was in the WECT Digital Studio to discuss his work in film and television.

Gilbert said his uncle was a stuntman and stunt coordinator. He said his first job, at age 11, was doing stunts for two kids.

“Back when a minor could do stunts for a minor. Now the laws have changed. Those are all adults,” Gilbert said.

His work has spanned many iconic films and television series, including:

• The Vampire Diaries
• One Tree Hill
• Tropic Thunder
• A Walk to Remember

If you want to hear more, Gilbert’s book, ‘The Stuntman Diaries’, which details more stories of his time as a stuntman, is available now.

Watch the full interview at the top of this story.