---
name: "JJ Makaro"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/j-j-makaro"
fi1m_id: "j-j-makaro"
imdb_id: "nm0538387"
tmdb_id: 1007395
wikidata_id: "Q91232071"
roles: ["Second unit director"]
born: "1 January 1950"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 4
average_fi1m_score: 62
average_over: 2
updated: "2026-10-05T01:58:35.291111+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# JJ Makaro

## Identity

JJ Makaro

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/j-j-makaro
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** j-j-makaro
- **IMDb ID:** nm0538387
- **TMDB ID:** 1007395
- **Wikidata ID:** Q91232071
- **Same entity:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91232071, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0538387/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1007395

Second unit director. Born 1 January 1950 in http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/c4026a344949e63907549783c6f1d54c.

## Details

- **Work:** Second unit director
- **Born:** 1 January 1950, http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/c4026a344949e63907549783c6f1d54c
- **Active:** 1987–2000
- **Also known as:** J.J. Makaro, J.J. Makkaro, J J Makaro
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 4: 2 acting, 2 crew
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 70 (1), 1990s 62 (2), 2000s 63 (1)
- **Elsewhere:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91232071, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0538387/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1007395

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Stakeout*](https://film.one/film/stakeout.md) (70)

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## Biography

J.J. Makaro is a Canadian stunt coordinator, stunt performer, second unit director and occasional director and actor. His early screen credit was as the character B.C. in the 1987 film *Stakeout*.

He has coordinated stunts on numerous feature films including *Night at the Museum* (2006), *Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian* (2009), *The Twilight Saga: New Moon* (2009), *Scary Movie* (2000) and the *Final Destination* series. On television he has worked extensively on *Arrow* (2012–2017), serving as stunt coordinator and directing two episodes, and on *The Flash* (2014) as stunt coordinator and director. He has received Leo Award and Taurus World Stunt Award nominations for his stunt coordination.

*Sources: imdb.com, stuntscanada.com, en.wikipedia.org, arrow.fandom.com.*

## On Fi1m (4)

### Performed in (2)

- *Timecop* (1994), Fi1m 64, as McComb Guard #1 — [page](https://film.one/film/timecop.md)
- *Stakeout* (1987), Fi1m 70, as B.C. — [page](https://film.one/film/stakeout.md)

### Crew (2) — the average rests on these

- *Scary Movie* (2000), Fi1m 63, Second Unit Director — [page](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-2000.md)
- *Doctor Who* (1996), Fi1m 60, Stunt Coordinator — [page](https://film.one/film/doctor-who-1996.md)

## Complete filmography (128)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *TRON: Ares* (2025), Stunts — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/tron-ares.md)
- *Doom Island* (2022), Stunt Coordinator
- *Debris* (2021), series, as Stunt Medic #1
- *The Flash* (2014), series, Director, Stunt Coordinator
- *The Company You Keep* (2012), Stunts
- *The Eleventh Victim* (2012), Stunt Coordinator
- *Maximum Conviction* (2012), as Prison Guard · Stunts
- *Arrow* (2012), series, Director
- *Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days* (2012), Stunts
- *Arctic Air* (2012), series, Stunts
- *In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds* (2011), Stunts
- *Final Destination 5* (2011), Stunts Coordinator
- *True Justice* (2011), series, Stunts
- *Hunt to Kill* (2010), Stunts
- *The Stranger* (2010), Stunts
- *Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief* (2010), Stunts
- *The Twilight Saga: New Moon* (2009), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Seamstress* (2009), Thanks
- *Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian* (2009), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Day the Earth Stood Still* (2008), Stunt Coordinator — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/the-day-the-earth-stood-still-2008.md)
- *Fringe* (2008), series, as Deputy Bill — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/fringe.md)
- *The Incredible Hulk* (2008), Stunts — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/the-incredible-hulk.md)
- *Christmas in Wonderland* (2007), Stunt Coordinator
- *Aliens vs Predator: Requiem* (2007), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising* (2007), Stunt Coordinator
- *Bionic Woman* (2007), series, Stunts
- *Flash Gordon* (2007), series, Stunts
- *Shooter* (2007), Stunts
- *Pathfinder* (2007), Stunt Coordinator
- *Night at the Museum* (2006), Stunt Coordinator
- *Eragon* (2006), Stunt Coordinator
- *Psych* (2006), series, as Grady Barrett
- *Man About Town* (2006), Stunt Coordinator
- *Final Destination 3* (2006), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Exorcism of Emily Rose* (2005), Stunt Coordinator
- *Are We There Yet?* (2005), Stunt Coordinator
- *Catwoman* (2004), Stunts — Fi1m 34, [page](https://film.one/film/catwoman.md)
- *White Chicks* (2004), Stunt Coordinator
- *Perfect Romance* (2004), Stunts
- *Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed* (2004), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Perfect Score* (2004), Stunt Coordinator
- *Traffic* (2004), series, Stunt Coordinator
- *Scary Movie 3* (2003), Stunts, Stunt Coordinator
- *My Boss's Daughter* (2003), Stunt Coordinator
- *Hope Springs* (2003), Stunts
- *X2* (2003), Stunts
- *House of the Dead* (2003), Stunts
- *Dreamcatcher* (2003), Stunts
- *Stealing Sinatra* (2003), Stunts
- *I Spy* (2002), Stunts
- *Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever* (2002), Stunts
- *K-9: P.I.* (2002), Stunt Coordinator
- *K-19: The Widowmaker* (2002), Stunts
- *Monk* (2002), series, Stunt Coordinator
- *Out Cold* (2001), Stunt Coordinator
- *Smallville* (2001), series, Stunt Coordinator — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/smallville.md)
- *Cats & Dogs* (2001), Stunt Coordinator
- *Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story* (2001), Stunt Coordinator
- *3000 Miles to Graceland* (2001), Stunt Coordinator
- *Saving Silverman* (2001), Stunt Coordinator
- *Head Over Heels* (2001), Stunt Coordinator
- *Antitrust* (2001), Stunt Coordinator
- *Camouflage* (2001), Stunt Coordinator
- *The 6th Day* (2000), Stunts
- *Get Carter* (2000), Stunts
- *Duets* (2000), Stunts
- *The New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior* (2000), Stunt Coordinator
- *Scary Movie* (2000), Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-2000.md)
- *Trixie* (2000), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Linda McCartney Story* (2000), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Last Stop* (2000), Stunt Coordinator
- *Final Destination* (2000), Stunt Coordinator
- *Dudley Do-Right* (1999), Stunts
- *Heaven's Fire* (1999), Stunts
- *Murder on Shadow Mountain* (1999), Stunt Coordinator
- *Strange World* (1999), series, Stunt Coordinator
- *Max Q: Emergency Landing* (1998), Stunt Coordinator
- *I'll Be Home for Christmas* (1998), Stunts
- *Welcome to Paradox* (1998), series, Stunt Coordinator
- *Disturbing Behavior* (1998), Stunt Coordinator
- *Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.* (1998), Stunt Coordinator
- *Silencing Mary* (1998), Stunt Coordinator
- *Firestorm* (1998), Stunts
- *Sleepwalkers* (1997), series, Stunt Coordinator
- *Final Descent* (1997), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Wonderful World of Disney* (1997), series, Stunt Coordinator
- *Cloned* (1997), Stunt Coordinator
- *Intensity* (1997), Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
- *NightScream* (1997), Stunt Coordinator
- *Bad Moon* (1996), Stunts
- *Night Visitors* (1996), Stunt Coordinator
- *Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?* (1996), Stunt Coordinator
- *Sweet Dreams* (1996), Stunt Coordinator
- *Carpool* (1996), Stunts
- *Doctor Who* (1996), Stunt Coordinator — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/doctor-who-1996.md)
- *Big Bully* (1996), Stunt Coordinator
- *The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space* (1995), Stunt Coordinator
- *Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls* (1995), Stunt Coordinator, Stunts — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/ace-ventura-when-nature-calls.md)
- *Johnny's Girl* (1995), Stunt Coordinator
- *Sliders* (1995), series, Stunt Coordinator
- *Man of the House* (1995), Stunts
- *Legends of the Fall* (1994), Stunts
- *Flinch* (1994), Stunt Coordinator
- *Avalanche* (1994), Stunt Coordinator
- *Timecop* (1994), as McComb Guard #1 — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/timecop.md)
- *Alive* (1993), Stunt Coordinator
- *Stay Tuned* (1992), Stunts
- *Medicine Man* (1992), Special Effects
- *K2* (1991), Stunts
- *Bingo* (1991), Stunts
- *Run* (1991), Stunts
- *Renegades* (1989), Stunts
- *Food of the Gods II* (1989), Stunts
- *Iron Eagle II* (1988), Stunts
- *Distant Thunder* (1988), Stunts
- *Backfire* (1988), Stunts
- *Nightmare at Bittercreek* (1988), Stunt Coordinator
- *Shoot to Kill* (1988), Stunts
- *Friends* (1987), Stunt Coordinator
- *Stakeout* (1987), as B.C. — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/stakeout.md)
- *Malone* (1987), Stunts
- *21 Jump Street* (1987), series, as Sports · Stunt Coordinator
- *High Stakes* (1986), Stunt Double
- *Abducted* (1986), Stunts, Special Effects
- *The Journey of Natty Gann* (1985), Stunts
- *Certain Fury* (1985), Stunts
- *Runaway* (1984), Stunts
- *Airwolf* (1984), series, as Worker

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