Meet the Stunt Team

Greg has been performing stunts since 1983; he holds two black belts in martial arts; he still competes in sparring, Poomse, and board breaking. He is a firearm safety expert, a precision driver, and a high fall professional. Greg holds the record in his family for horse/wagon falls:) Greg has firefighter and tactical training. His passion is teaching the next generations how to perform stunts and stay safe! Greg is SAG/AFTRA and IATSE Armorer

FUN FACT: Greg was killed 3 times in Terminator 1.

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Gregory P Robbins has been performing stunts since he was a teenager;  Gregory holds two back belts in martial arts, has competed in martial arts tournaments  internationally. He has conducted several high falls and is SAG/AFTRA. FUN FACT: Gregory has been shot in the head in 5 films in a row:)

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Bill Benn has been performing stunts for 8 years, he holds a Black Belt in Karate and has an extensive background with many weapons. He is SAG/AFTRA. FUN FACT: Bill's first job with the team he met his wife, Shauna, Greg's daughter.

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In addition to being a stunt performer Heather is an actor, model, scientist, and artist. Standing 5’5”, she brings a diverse range of skills and talents to the table. With nine years of dance training in jazz, tap, and theatrical styles, she is also SCUBA certified and a level 6 violinist. Her favorite sports are soccer, swimming, softball, and snowboarding. Heather holds a pistol permit and has firearm safety experience. FUN FACT:  Heather is a published poet, and proudly sports a fake front tooth.

 Michael is a new member of Robbins Stunt Team. Michael is doing a great job with falls, fights and firefights. Now if we can just get him to not smile while he is getting beat-up in a scene:) Michael joined the team in 2024 and has already gotten work.

Vanessa Vacanti is an actor and combatant trained in swords, quarterstaff, unarmed and prop firearm work. She is a 2022 graduate of SUNY Fredonia with a degree in Musical Theater. In addition to her work fighting for film and the stage, she is an actor in the industry and a singer trained in jazz. You can see her perform on stages and clubs around the state of New York. Vanessa joined the team in 2024 and has already gotten work.

8 years IATSE 52 Medic and firearmsing training

23 year EMT training

Weapons skills with blades, falls, bow

USMC trained with CQB And firearms

SCUBA certified

10 year SAG Actor

8 year IATSE 52 Medic

FUN FACT: Although a current FIRE captain, Eric often get's typecast as a Police Officer. 

Steve Vaughan has been conducting stunts for stage, TV and films for decades;  he is proficient with fight choreography, sticks, blades, precision driver, firearms, bow and arrow
FUN FACT: Steve jousted for 8 years

Experienced multi-sport athlete, Armed Security & Firearms Safety, Surveillance & Threat Assessment, Fire Safety, Skilled Driving & Defensive Maneuvers, Boxing & Close-Quarter Defense Training, Car maintenance and detailing 

FUN FACT: I love cars and the Buffalo Bills

Lauren has stage combat and prop firearm training, she is an accomplished actor, Lauren got very active with Robbins Stunt Team in 2024 and started working right away, doubling for the leading lady in The Cutman. FUN FACT: Lauren gets very angry with herself when she doesn't do every stunt perfectly.

Peter Kent is a 2nd unit director, stunt coordinator, stuntman, actor – motorcycles, fights, falls. He and Greg; broken into the movie industry together in 1982ish.
FUN FACT: Peter did stunts for Arnold Schwarzenegger in 14 films and is in the Stunt Performer Hall of Fame.

Originally from Long Island, NY, Brian Varney has been working in entertainment for nearly 15 years through various mediums and the last 7 years have mostly been in the film industry serving in Art Department. From his extensive time on set, he has branched out with duties to include Special Effects & Weapons Props for use in genre films.

Fun fact: Brian has been skateboarding for nearly 25 years.

Expert horseback riding, riding teacher and wrangler
Fun Fact: I like to create short, comedy film clips. 

LT Earl Perrin is an active SWAT training leader in Buffalo, NY! Nuff said:)

Anna Krempholtz is an actor, fight director, intimacy coordinator, and scenic artist working for stage and screen in both Buffalo and NYC. She is an Advanced Actor-Combatant with Fight Directors Canada, with extensive training in swordplay. Anna joined the team in 2025. FUN FACT: Anna has been practicing horsemanship since age 6, has worked as a horse trainer and riding instructor, and has mounted combat experience.

Sydney Doane is a new member of the team.  In 2024, she graduated from the University at Buffalo with a degree in film production.  Growing up, she played a wide variety of sports but has now switched her focus to Stunt training.  She is 5'7" with a lot of talent and personality. FUN FACT: Sydney is a  HUGE Little House on the Prairie fan:)

Lila is a bilingual (Spanish/English) actor, She has worked in TV commercials, films, voice-overs, and theatre. She joined the team in 2025, receiving SWAT training, , combat, prop firearm training, stunt safety, as well as firefighter training including gear usage. She trains Aikido martial arts and also enjoys skiing, snowboarding, kayaking and running.  Fun Fact: Lila has completed 9 marathons.

 As a member of the Robbin's Stunt Team, Tony contributes his skills in video production to write, shoot, edit, and promote the team's services. He holds an NYS pistol permit and is continuing his journey in martial arts and firearms training. Look out, folks... you're looking at the next John Wick! 

 Fun Fact: Tony does not have one yet:)