Sancho Martin (b. 1987)
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, U.S
Born:
March 30, 1987
SAG Awards nominated performer for outstanding performance by a stunt ensemble in a motion picture Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Sancho is an actor, stuntman, creature suit performer, contortionist, dancer, and movement specialist. He has appeared in film and TV projects, such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as a Talokanil Warrior, multiple episodes of Fear The Walking Dead as Underwater Walker and as Omid Abtahi's stunt double, and in American Horror Stories as Walker Feral, a character written and directed by the renowned Manny Coto. Sancho has remarkable talent and passion for creature acting and contortionist movement. He appeared as a Mythological Creature in the FDA's national anti-smoking campaign "The 7000 Chemicals," working alongside Doug Jones and Legacy Effects. Inspired by movement coach and actor Terry Notary, Sancho spent several years training under Terry's mentorship. In his teens, he began his performing career as a professional bboy and street performer, winning numerous competitions. In 2008, Sancho and his breakdancing crew won 1st place on Comedy Central's "The Gong Show with Dave Attell." Sancho has appeared in numerous national commercials directed by well-known Hollywood directors such as Spike Lee, Peter Berg, and Tom Hooper. He's featured in a variety of music videos, including Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now" featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, and Ozuna's "Nibiru," both directed by Colin Tilley.