Realistic Animatronic Gorilla Suit & Professional Performers
We offer a state-of-the-art animatronic gorilla costume along with experienced gorilla performers for feature films, TV, commercials, music videos, live events and branding. The gorilla suit combines realistic, expressive facial animatronics and authentic full-body movement.
Trusted by Major Studios, Networks and Brands
Our gorilla has appeared in feature films, TV shows and commercials locally and worldwide. Clients and productions include Netflix, Disney, Fox, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., Paramount, ABC, Jeep, Coca-Cola, TruTV, Roku, Casio, American Tourister and many others.
Featured Film, Television and Commercial Work
From studio films and television comedy to international advertising campaigns, The Movie Gorilla adapts to the tone and physical demands of each production. Explore selected appearances featuring some of our animatronic gorilla costume and performers.
Punk’d — Roku
The gorilla encounter created for the hit hidden-camera prank series Punk’d, hosted by Chance the Rapper.
Bad Trip — Netflix Feature Film
Suit performer, Adam Meir appears in the Netflix hit comedy feature Bad Trip, with Eric André, delivering a wild and very convincing creature performance.
Jeep Wrangler 4xe — International Commercial
A cinematic gorilla performance created for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe “Earth Odyssey” international advertising campaign.
Gorilla Wants Banana
A character-driven gorilla performance demonstrating the suit’s expressive face, physical comedy and natural movement.
Sen Sağ Ben Selamet — Feature Film
The gorilla took a starring role in Sen Sağ Ben Selamet, bringing animatronic mayhem to a big-budget comedy that became a smash hit in Turkey.
Walk The Prank – Disney
A realistic gorilla encounter created for Disney’s hidden-camera comedy series Walk the Prank.
Fameless – TruTv
Wild gorilla performances featured on David Spade’s TruTV prank series Fameless.
The Gorilla Team
A believable gorilla performance requires more than a costume. Our team combines specialized movement performance, mime, acting and practical creature effects to create expressive gorilla characters for the camera and live audiences.
Adam Meir — Actor and Creature Performer
Adam Meir is an actor, voice actor and special effects performer specializing in gorillas, animals, creatures and fantastical characters. His physical performance combines expressive character acting with realistic animal movement, allowing him to adapt from comedy and branded entertainment to suspenseful, lifelike creature encounters.
Adam’s notable gorilla credits include Bad Trip, Danger Force, Fameless, Freak Out, Walk the Prank and the Jeep Wrangler 4xe campaign. His versatility has made him a sought-after gorilla and creature performer for productions in the United States and internationally.
View Adam Meir on IMDb
Don McLeod — Owner and Legendary Gorilla Performer
Don McLeod, is a legend in gorilla performance, with groundbreaking roles in Trading Places, The Man with Two Brains and Total Recall. He also portrayed the iconic American Tourister gorilla, the best-known gorilla characters in advertising history. It is also one of the best-known advertising campaigns of all time.
He is an acclaimed mime, movement artist and gorilla performer with more than four decades of experience. His command of physical storytelling allows him to create gorilla performances that range from subtle and realistic to powerful, expressive and comedic.
Learn more about Don McLeod
Robert DeVine — Anatomorphex Founder and Special Effects Artist
Robert DeVine is the founder of Anatomorphex, a North Hollywood special effects company with decades of experience creating animatronic characters, animals, creatures, prosthetics, costumes and practical effects for film, television, commercials and live entertainment.
Robert’s detailed creature craftsmanship brings together sculpture, molding, casting, mechanical effects and production-tested materials. Credits include Blade Runner, Total Recall, Titanic, Spielberg’s movie Artificial Intelligence, Stub Hub Ticket Oak campaign, Bud Light, Capital One and so many more.
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A Realistic, Fully Animatronic Gorilla Costume
The Movie Gorilla offers an anatomically correct, professional animatronic gorilla costume designed for feature films, television shows, commercials, music videos, live performances, promotional events and theme attractions.
The suit transforms the performer’s proportions to reproduce the anatomy and silhouette of a real gorilla. An internal muscle suit creates the characteristic shoulders, hunched back, torso and belly, while extension arms allow the performer to achieve an authentic knuckle-walking stance.
Detailed facial expressions and mouth movements help to preserve the illusion during close-ups and expressive performances. Alternate shorter arms with wearable gorilla gloves are available when the character needs to hold or interact with objects.
Stretch creature fur moves naturally with the performer instead of pulling tight or bunching during action. Sculpted latex hands, feet and facial components add realistic detail while remaining durable enough for professional production environments.
Our team works with directors, producers, agencies and production designers to tailor the character’s behavior and performance style to each project.
Gorilla Suit Features
- Fully animatronic gorilla head
- Anatomically correct muscle suit
- Long extension arms for realistic knuckle walking
- Shorter arms and gloves for handling props
- Four-way stretch professional creature hair
- Fully self-contained gorilla (no external wires or cables)
- Facial expressions controlled by remote control
- One hero and one stunt suit available
- The costume is approximately 5-foot-10-inches
- Cargo crate size: 37 x 23 x 23 inches. Weight: Approx. 70 lbs
Available for Productions and Live Appearances
- Feature films and independent films
- Television shows and streaming productions
- Commercials and advertising campaigns
- Music videos
- Comedy, prank and reality shows
- Live events and promotional appearances
- Theme park and attraction entertainment
- Photo shoots and branded content
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