Stunt Performer Spotlight: Jeanne Basone

Featured Interview With Stunt Performer: Jeanne Basone

Tell about yourself and your background! *

Born and raised in Southern California,  I always wanted to do something in the entertainment field. I played a lot of sports at a very young age and my father was my coach in softball. In 1985 I  beat over 500 girls for a TV show that went four seasons called GLOW gorgeous ladies of Wrestling. I played the character Hollywood

What inspired you to become a stunt performer?

Hitting the ground hard as a Pro wrestler helped prepare me. And fellow Wrestler/Stunt woman Cheryl Rusa

What is your greatest skill as a stunt performer, is there a stunt behind it?

Hitting the ground hard, being responsible and always showing up early onset

What is the best part about being a stunt performer?

For me it’s meeting and working with new people, a new show, a new scene. Mostly learning something new .

Tell your all-time favorite stunt story!

Ha!! They all are my favorites! I always love if I am to double an actor and the co-actor thinks I am the actress. But I did enjoy working with Pauly Shore on the son-in-law! And Ed O’Neill on Married with children

What advice would you give other stunt performers?

Please be honest about your abilities. Always be early onset! treat people the way you want to be treated.

Anything else you'd like to tell the community about?

I will always give you 110% and that’s how I’d beat out over 500 ladies wanting the same Show as me

Please share your social media handles and how we can follow you!

Twitter@GlowHollywood ig @OfficialGlowHollywoodFB JeanneMBasone

Please include any links to stunt reels or videos you'd like to share!

https://youtu.be/_6nGJ66eZOM