Derek Mears

Derek Mears is an American actor and stuntman known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees in the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot.

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Profession :

Movie Actor

Birthday :

April 29, 1972

Star Sign :

Taurus

Age :

52

Birthplace :

Bakersfield, California, United States

Derek Mears, born on April 29, 1972, is an American actor and stuntman who has made a name for himself in the horror and science-fiction film genres. He rose to fame for his role as Jason Voorhees in the 2009 remake of “Friday the 13th”. Mears has also been featured in films such as “The Hills Have Eyes 2” (2007), “Predators” (2010), “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (2011), “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” (2013), and “Alita: Battle Angel” (2019). In addition to his film work, he has appeared on television shows like “Swamp Thing” (2019) and “Hawaii Five-0” (2019). Mears has earned critical praise for his performances in movies like “The Aggression Scale” (2012) and “I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore” (2017).