Derek Mears

Derek Mears is an American actor and stunt performer born on April 29, 1972 in Bakersfield, California. Mears has worked in stunt roles across major productions, contributing physical work and coordination behind the scenes. Credits include stunts for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and its sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, as well as an uncredited appearance as a French Duellist in The Haunted Mansion.

In front of the camera, Mears has taken on credited roles that lean into genre and horror, including Cursed, where Mears portrayed a werewolf. The performer also appeared as Self in the documentary His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th, reflecting on the cultural impact of the franchise. Mears’ work spans stunt performance and on-screen act…