Harry Humphries


Harry R. Humphries is a former United States Navy SEAL who currently works as a consultant and actor in 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.. Humphries currently resides in Huntington Beach, California where he works full-time as a Security Consultant and Entertainment Technical Adviser/Actor.

Military career

Humphries completed UDTR Class 29 and graduated as Honor man. After working with UDT 22 from 1965 to 1967, Humphries volunteered for and was accepted into SEAL Team Two. Humphries was involved in over 200 combat missions and served two tours in Vietnam, first as a member of Eight Platoon, SEAL Team TWO under Lt 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. In 1969, after being promoted to petty officer first class, Harry Humphries left the Navy.

GSGI (Global Study Group Inc.)

Tactical

While Global Study Group, Inc. 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 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 focused on consulting for Hollywood movies. Humphries acts as tactical consultant/advisor, technical advisor, script consultant, military advisor, stuntman and producer.
In addition to consulting and advising, Humphries occasionally works as an actor.
  • 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.

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:
He also owns an extensive collection of Desperate Dan comics, thought to be valued at $1.5 million.