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Allegiance
  
United States

Role
  
Actor

Years of service
  
1958–1971

Battles and wars
  

Battles/wars
  
Name
  
Harry Humphries

Movies
  
G.I. Jane

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Born
  
November 17, 1940 (age 83) Kearny, New Jersey (
1940-11-17
)

Other work
  
Owner/Operator of Global Studies Group Inc., Owner/Operator of International Security Solutions LLC, consultant/advisor, actor

Rank
  
Petty officer, first class

Awards
  
Bronze Star Medal, Commendation Medal, Purple Heart

Service/branch
  

Harry Humphries (born November 17, 1940) is a former United States Navy SEAL who currently works as a consultant and actor on Hollywood films. After graduating from Admiral Farragut Academy and attending Rutgers University in New Jersey, Humphries joined the Navy, where he was assigned to UDT 22 and SEAL Team 2. In 1971, Humphries left the Navy with an Honorable Discharge. After a career with Henkel KGaA, the German Multi National Chemical Company, he moved to California where he started Global Study Group, Inc. ("GSGI"). Humphries currently resides in Huntington Beach, California where he works full-time as a Security Consultant and Entertainment Technical Adviser/Actor.

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Military career

Soon after joining the Navy, Humphries completed UDTR (Underwater Demolition Team Replacement) Class 29 and graduated as Honor man of the platoon. This was before BUD/S was created. After working on UDT 22 for some time, Humphries volunteered and was accepted into SEAL Team Two alongside Richard Marcinko, who would later in life go on to write The New York Times best selling book Rogue Warrior, an autobiographical account of his life in the Navy (Humphries is mentioned numerous times throughout the book). Humphries was involved in over 200 combat missions and served two tours in Vietnam, first as a member of SEAL Team TWO under Marcinko, and then later as a "PRU Advisor" with Phoenix Program's Counter-Terrorism unit. It was during this second tour of duty when he was severely wounded. One of Humphries' most famous operations was during the Tet Offensive when he and other SEALs drove into Chau Doc to rescue medical personnel trapped in a crossfire. It was for this action that Humphries was awarded a Bronze Star. In 1969, after being promoted to petty officer first class, Harry Humphries left the Navy.

Tactical

While GSGI mostly works within the film industry, they formerly offered tactical training to police and military units. Humphries was a tactical instructor with the Advanced HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) Instructors program at Eastern Michigan University and at Gunsite Training Center near Paulden, Arizona. He participated in the Illinois University Police Training Institute Master Instructor program. He still does some training for Law Enforcement, Military and qualified civilians.

Consulting

With GSGI, Humphries has for the last few years focused on consulting for Hollywood movies. Humphries acts as tactical consultant/advisor, technical advisor, script consultant, military advisor, stuntman and producer. Humphries has worked with numerous directors on many different movies. He has done several movies with Michael Bay, Tony Scott, Antoine Fuqua and Ridley Scott. He has also worked with other well-known directors such as John Woo and Brian De Palma. He has an extensive resume of consulting credits.

  • Prime Directive: Directed by Michael Bay – Tactical Consultant
  • Déjà Vu: Directed by Tony Scott – Tactical Consultant
  • Domino: Directed by Tony Scott – Tactical Consultant
  • The Island: Directed by Michael Bay – Tactical Advisor
  • XXX: State of the Union: Directed by Lee Tamahori – Technical Advisor
  • National Treasure: Directed by John Turtletaub – Script Development
  • Sahara: Directed by Breck Eisner – Supervising Technical Advisor
  • King Arthur: Directed by Antoine Fuqua – Military Advisor
  • Bad Boys 2: Directed by Michael Bay – Supervising Technical Advisor
  • Tears of the Sun: Directed by Antoine Fuqua – Supervising Military Advisor
  • Black Hawk Down: Directed by Ridley Scott – Associate Producer / Military Department Head
  • Pearl Harbor: Directed by Michael Bay – Technical Advisor
  • Gone in 60 Seconds: Directed by Dominic Sena – Technical Advisor
  • Mission: Impossible 2: Directed by John Woo – Script / Technical Consultant
  • Enemy of the State: Directed by Tony Scott – Technical Advisor
  • Armageddon: Directed by Michael Bay – Technical Advisor
  • Snake Eyes: Directed by Brian De Palma – Technical Advisor / Script Consultant
  • The Peacemaker: Directed by Mimi Leder – Technical Advisor / Script Development
  • Con Air: Directed by Simon West – Technical Advisor / Stunt Work
  • GI Jane: Directed by Ridley Scott – Technical Advisor / Script Consultant
  • The Rock: Directed by Michael Bay – Technical Advisor / Script Development
  • Soldier of Fortune, Inc.- Technical Advisor
  • Actor

    In addition to consulting and advising, Humphries occasionally works as an actor. He has been given small but memorable roles in a few of the movies he's done consulting work for.

  • GI Jane: Directed by Ridley Scott – played the role of "Warrant Officer Fenton – SEAL Instructor"
  • Armageddon: Directed by Michael Bay – played the role of "Chuck Jr – Senior NASA Astronaut Instructor"
  • The Rock: Directed by Michael Bay – played the role of "Admiral Williams – Commander Naval Special Warfare"
  • ISS (International Security Solutions LLC)

    While most of his work is with GSGI, Humphries also owns and operates ISS, a security consulting firm specializing in government contracts related to domestic counter-terrorism preparedness with a focus on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD's).

    Qualifications/capabilities

    Humphries is a graduate of various tactical/military/law enforcement programs in several states and countries. A former Navy SEAL, he also earned these qualifications:

  • Military and Police Special Operations – Humphries has a working relationship with the Criminal Justice and Special Forces communities, and
  • Engineer – As an engineer he has operational and consulting experience in various countries, including Russia, CIS States, Albania, Kosovo, the Middle East, Latin America and of course the U.S.
  • Filmography

    Miscellaneous
    -
    Amaranth (technical advisor) (announced)
    2022
    The Greatest Beer Run Ever (military consultant)
    2021
    The Tomorrow War (military advisor)
    2020
    Da 5 Bloods (military advisor)
    2019
    6 Underground (military advisor)
    2018
    Bumblebee (military advisor)
    2016
    The Last Ship (TV Series) (military advisor - 23 episodes)
    - Casus Belli (2018) - (military advisor)
    - Detect, Deceive, Destroy (2017) - (military advisor)
    - Endgame (2017) - (military advisor)
    - Lazaretto (2017) - (military advisor)
    - Feast (2017) - (military advisor)
    - Tempest (2017) - (military advisor)
    - Nostos (2017) - (military advisor)
    - Bread and Circuses (2017) - (military advisor)
    - The Pillars of Hercules (2017) - (military advisor)
    - In Medias Res (2017) - (military advisor)
    - Don't Look Back (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Resistance (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Legacy (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Scuttle (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Paradise (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Sea Change (2016) - (military advisor)
    - In the Dark (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Dog Day (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Minefield (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Devil May Care (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Shanzhai (2016) - (military advisor)
    - Rising Sun (2016) - (military advisor)
    - The Scott Effect (2016) - (military advisor)
    2018
    12 Strong (military advisor)
    2017
    Transformers: The Last Knight (technical advisor)
    2017
    Kong: Skull Island (military technical advisor)
    2016
    13 Hours (military advisor)
    2014
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (military technical advisor - as Harry J. Humphries)
    2013
    G.I. Joe: Retaliation (Military Advisor)
    2012
    Ghost Recon: Alpha (Short) (military advisor)
    2011
    Transformers: Dark of the Moon (military advisor)
    2011
    Thor (technical advisor)
    2010
    The Event (TV Series) (technical advisor - 1 episode)
    - I Haven't Told You Everything (2010) - (technical advisor)
    2010
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (technical advisor)
    2010
    The Losers (military adviser)
    2009
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (military advisor)
    2008
    Hancock (technical advisor)
    2008
    Iron Man (military advisor)
    2007
    National Treasure: Book of Secrets (technical advisor)
    2007
    Charlie Wilson's War (military advisor)
    2007
    The Kingdom (technical advisor)
    2007
    Transformers (military advisor)
    2006
    Deja Vu (technical advisor)
    2005
    Domino (technical advisor)
    2005
    The Island (technical advisor)
    2005
    xXx: State of the Union (technical advisor)
    2005
    Sahara (military and technical advisor)
    2004
    King Arthur (military advisor)
    2003
    Bad Boys II (technical advisor)
    2003
    Tears of the Sun (technical advisor: military)
    2001
    Black Hawk Down (technical advisor)
    2001
    Pearl Harbor (technical advisor)
    -
    Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (TV Series) (technical advisor - 2 episodes, 1999) (technical consultant - 2 episodes, 1998 - 1999) (consultant - 1 episode, 1998)
    - Reasonable Doubts (1999) - (technical advisor)
    - Welcome to Bent Copper (1999) - (technical advisor)
    - Critical List (1999) - (technical consultant)
    - Hide and Seek (1998) - (technical consultant)
    - Double-Edged Sword (1998) - (consultant)
    1998
    Enemy of the State (technical advisor)
    1998
    Armageddon (technical advisor)
    1997
    The Peacemaker (development consultant: Los Angeles)
    1997
    G.I. Jane (technical advisor)
    1997
    Con Air (technical advisor)
    1996
    The Rock (technical advisor)
    Producer
    2017
    Transformers: The Last Knight (associate producer)
    2016
    13 Hours (associate producer)
    2013
    Lone Survivor (associate producer)
    2012
    Ghost Recon: Alpha (Short) (associate producer: RSA London Unit)
    2001
    Black Hawk Down (associate producer)
    Actor
    1998
    Armageddon as
    Chuck Jr.
    1997
    G.I. Jane as
    Artillery Instructor
    1996
    The Rock as
    Navy Admiral
    Stunts
    2014
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (stunts - as Harry J. Humphries)
    2011
    Transformers: Dark of the Moon (stunts - uncredited)
    Thanks
    2011
    Transformers: Dark of the Moon - World Premiere Special (TV Movie documentary) (thanks)
    2007
    Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (special thanks)
    2006
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (special thanks)
    2003
    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (thanks)
    Self
    2022
    Below the Line (Podcast Series) as
    Self - Guest
    - Black Hawk Down, Part II (2022) - Self - Guest
    - Black Hawk Down, Part I (2022) - Self - Guest
    2017
    Transformers 5: Climbing the Ranks (Video documentary short) as
    Self
    2016
    Preparing for Battle: Behind the Scenes of '13 Hours' (Video documentary short) as
    Self
    2016
    Uncovering Benghazi's Secret Soldiers (Video documentary short) as
    Self
    2010
    The Sands of Time: The Making of 'Prince of Persia' (Video documentary) as
    Self
    2008
    I Am 'Iron Man' (Video documentary) as
    Self
    2007
    Our World (Video documentary) as
    Self
    2007
    Their War (Video documentary) as
    Self
    2005
    The Future in Action (Video short) as
    Self
    2004
    Blood on the Land: The Making of a King (Video documentary short) as
    Self
    2003
    Bad Boys II: Production Diaries (Video documentary) as
    Weapon Technical Advisor
    2003
    Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun' (Video documentary short) as
    Self
    2002
    The Essence of Combat: Making 'Black Hawk Down' (Video documentary) as
    Self - Military Advisor
    1996
    The Rock: Dos and Don'ts of Hollywood Gunplay (Video short) as
    Self
    1996
    The Rock: On the Range with the Navy SEALS (Video documentary short) as
    Self
    Archive Footage
    2006
    The Making of 'Enemy of the State' (Video documentary short) as
    Self

    References

    Harry Humphries Wikipedia