Biography
Who is Gavin Free?
Early life and education
Gavin was born in Thame, Oxfordshire. He went to Lord Williams's School. While living there, he worked at a local Waitrose store. This is where he met his future collaborator Daniel Gruchy. In 2006, Gavin joined a production company called Green Door Films. He worked as a camera operator and data technician. This company was the first European production house to use Phantom digital high-speed cameras. He filmed music videos for groups like Kasabian, Klaxons, and Enter Shikari. He also worked on a charity single titled Everybody Hurts.
The Slow Mo Guys and YouTube
Gavin created The Slow Mo Guys in 2010 with Daniel Gruchy. They started the channel to help him get a work visa. The series uses Phantom high-speed cameras to film stunts and experiments. By February 2022, the channel reached over 2.2 billion views.
Work with Rooster Teeth
Rooster Teeth hired Gavin Free in 2009. He directed the seventh season of the machinima show Red vs. Blue. He also directed a miniseries called Relocated. He acted in a comedy series named Captain lively and appeared in Rooster Teeth Shorts.
Acting and cinematography
Gavin has worked as a cinematographer on several major films. His credits include Hot Fuzz in 2007 and Dredd in 2012. He also worked on Snow White and the Huntsman and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Also, he provided slow motion footage for the BBC program Top Gear. He won a Streamy Award for Cinematography in 2016.
Personal life and residence
Gavin Free has been in a relationship with Meg Turney since 2013. They married in England in September 2024. He became a permanent resident of the United States in March 2019.
Birthday and age
Gavin Free was born on May 23, 1988, which makes Gavin 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Gavin shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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