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1973-2009

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A national and world champion skydiver had well over 15,000 jumps and several world records to his credit, Eli pulled off some of the most breathtaking freeflying ever attempted – most of it captured on film. Eli was the man who performed outrageous aerial feats as a stunt double for the title character in "Austin Powers: Goldmember," and his maneuvers were pivotal highlights in a boatload of other commercials, videos, and films. All that led to a gig as host of the Discovery Channel's "Stunt Junkies" TV show, a surefire source of extreme action. Soon, Eli will be featured in the highly anticipated feature film "Human Flight 3D."

Born in Illinois in 1973, Eli took his first jump nineteen years later in California. "At that moment, I knew I was in for the long haul," he recalls. In 1996, he co-founded the legendary Flyboyz team, credited with the evolution of freeflying. (From 1997 to 2000, the Flyboyz dominated as world freefly champions.) Simultaneously, Eli was working in Hollywood. Besides being in demand for his electrical and lighting skills on the set, as well as his eye for cinematography in the air, he picked up more and more work in front of the camera. Eli counted the "Austin Powers" job as the break that ultimately led to his hosting role for "Stunt Junkies," which in turn made him one of the most visible ambassadors for action sports.