“Twenty-three years ago, during preparations for HBO’s Band of Brothers, I crossed paths with Freddie Joe. Honestly, Freddie was quite intimidating to us back then. He was part of the team that trained us, guiding us through an actor's boot camp that profoundly altered our lives. What set Freddie apart was his dual identity as both a Marine and an Actor. He grasped the importance of accuracy in our portrayal. In England, his character shone through as he provided firm yet caring guidance to a group of young, headstrong actors. When some of us neared our breaking points, Freddie offered unwavering support, yet he remained resolute in pushing us beyond our limits. He wouldn't let us give up on ourselves. The training we received, particularly from Freddie Joe, was instrumental in making Band of Brothers the success it became.
Even after the project, we stayed in touch. Years later, when I transitioned to directing and faced the challenge of portraying Marines in "The Walking Dead: World Beyond," I turned to Freddie Joe and his company, Devil Dog. We had a mere 10 days to transform our lead actress into a believable Marine. I knew Freddie would handle her with care while also emphasizing the importance of accuracy. Despite being a television show, we owed it to the real servicemen and women to do justice to their experiences. In the end, Freddie Joe and Devil Dog delivered.
Let's be clear: Freddie Joe is a friend, and while I have many friends, few I would trust to enhance my professional image. I wouldn't hesitate to involve Freddie and Devil Dog LTD in my next project. In essence, he cares deeply, maintains professionalism, and executes tasks efficiently and safely.”
— Michael Cudlitz
“Reliable, adaptable, committed, trustworthy, these are just a few words to describe what it’s like working with Freddie Joe Farnsworth and Robert Garcia. I’ve had the great fortune of working on a couple projects with them, one of those being the HBO miniseries The Pacific. The passion they brought day in and day out is what helped make The Pacific a success. The knowledge and teachings I received from them is something I carry with me throughout my career on and off camera! Any project they’re attached to brings a gravitas not often found in Hollywood”
— John Seda
“I've known Freddie Joe Farnsworth since 1996, when he trained me for TNT's The Rough Riders, and he was definitely the right guy for the job. Not just because he made us look like real soldiers but because he made us feel that way as well. We were meant to be a Cavalry regiment in 1898, yet many of our actors had never been on a horse. Freddie Joe had us looking like a brigade of proud soldiers in a couple of weeks through his experience as a Marine, an expert horseman, weapons specialist, trained sniper, stuntman, and actor. It was impressive, and a 25-year friendship was born. I can't recommend him highly enough. Freddie Joe is an asset to any production.”
— Holt McCallany
“I remember the moment Freddie Joe growled at me at boot camp while filming HBO's show, The Pacific, in the Daintree Rainforest in Eastern Australia. I had screwed something up and Freddie Joe took me aside and growled at me like a dog as I came up with excuses; this was the beginning of a beautiful relationship. We spent ten months filming together along with Roberto Garcia, and they never let me slide, wilt, propped me up when needed, became friends and confidants, bridged the gap between professional and personal, military and artist, cared, were tireless, and brought energy and humor to long, hard days and embraced the suck.
When you work long hours with a team, the people you surround yourself with matter. Freddie Joe and Roberto are on my team, and I’m on theirs.”
— James Badge Dale
“Roberto made a lasting impression on me in many ways. He has a firm but gentle approach that allows you to focus your acting performance and his valuable military skills simultaneously.
And it’s not just skills, it’s the reason, the purpose, and the logic involved with military tactics to keep both you and your team safe.
With Roberto, you don’t just learn to move like a military training personnel, you learn an invaluable skill to become aware of your surroundings and your movements to protect yourself in the real world. And since working on other projects, my body and every muscle remembers!
Roberto’s skill in tactical training and weaponry, surpasses any experience I have ever had, there has been no comparison since!!
I find both my body and my mind immersed in a way that I can carry with me always, and the bonus to it all is being trained by a man who served his Country faithfully… to serve the Industry remarkably.”
— Debra Wilson