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== Life and career ==
== Life and Career ==


In his late teens, Knight left New Zealand and moved to [[London]], where he started work in the film and television industry. Over the years, he has worked as an actor, stuntman, writer and producer.<ref name="imdb.com">Charles Knight on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1379033/</ref> Charles is also a member of the PGA ([[Producers Guild of America]]).<ref>Charles Knight's Resume http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1379033/resume </ref>
In his late teens, Knight left New Zealand and moved to [[London]], where he started working in the film and television industry. Over the years, he has worked as an actor, stuntman, writer and producer.<ref name="imdb.com">Charles Knight on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1379033/</ref> Charles is also a member of the PGA ([[Producers Guild of America]]).<ref>Charles Knight's Resume http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1379033/resume </ref>


Charles developed a keen interest in stunt work during his time working with [[Koichi Sakamoto]] on the [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] series [[Power Rangers]],<ref>Tankboy TV on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343678/</ref> where they worked together for 7 years. As a result, his more recent works have focused on action based drama series.
Charles had developed a keen interest in stunt work over the years working on the [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] series [[Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior]].<ref>Tankboy TV on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343678/</ref> As a result, his more recent works have focused on action based drama series.


Charles currently co-produces with legendary filmmakers [[Robert Tapert|Rob Tapert]] and Chloe Smith.
Charles currently co-produces with legendary filmmakers [[Robert Tapert|Rob Tapert]] and Chloe Smith.


In 2006 Knight started performing in live action stunt shows <ref>Knight's stunt company http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing/4y5fyn/tankboy-tv/</ref> and in 2010 started working on action based games, in particular, gaming for the [[iPhone]] platform.<ref>Tankboy Game development news http://www.tankboytv.com/news.html</ref>
In 2006, Knight started performing in live-action stunt shows <ref>Knight's stunt company http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing/4y5fyn/tankboy-tv/</ref> and in 2010 started working on action based games, in particular, gaming for the [[iPhone]] platform.<ref>Tankboy Game development news http://www.tankboytv.com/news.html</ref>


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* ''[[Power Rangers]]''
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* ''[[Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior]]''
* ''[[Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior]]''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==


[[File:Team Tankboy Cannonball Run.JPG|thumb|right|300px|CannonBall Run 2011]]
[[File:Team Tankboy Cannonball Run.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Cannonball Run 2011]]


Knight is a licensed arms dealer, military vehicle importer and pyrotechnic specialist. Most of the guns and vehicles used on the [[Tankboy TV]] series are part of his personal collection.<ref>Charles Knight in the Internet Movie Firearms Database http://www.imfdb.org/index.php?title=Charles_Knight</ref><ref>Int Film & TV Production Resource http://www.mandy.com/1/services.cfm?t=newz&c=armr</ref>
Knight is also a licensed arms dealer, military vehicle importer and pyrotechnic specialist. Most of the guns and vehicles used on the [[Tankboy TV]] series are part of his personal collection.<ref>Charles Knight in the Internet Movie Firearms Database http://www.imfdb.org/index.php?title=Charles_Knight</ref><ref>Int Film & TV Production Resource http://www.mandy.com/1/services.cfm?t=newz&c=armr</ref>


In October 2009, Knight was involved in an incident involving one of his military vehicles. While taking a tank for a spin, a friend accidentally got injured when the tanks turret turned and squashed her, breaking four of her ribs.<ref name="NZ_Herald_10603837">{{cite web |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10603837 |title=Tank mishap injures mum |author=Nash, Kieran |date=18 October 2009 |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref>
In October 2009, Knight was involved in an incident involving one of his military vehicles. While taking a tank for a spin, a friend accidentally got injured when the tanks turret turned and squashed her, breaking 4 of her ribs.<ref name="NZ_Herald_10603837">{{cite web |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10603837 |title=Tank mishap injures mum |author=Nash, Kieran |date=18 October 2009 |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref>


In Jan 2011, Knight lead a team for his first try at the prestigious CannonBall Run car rally. His team, "Team Tankboy" took third place. The vehicle they entered into the rally was his own ex-US Army, [[Humvee]], making it the first time a Humvee had been used on the CannonBall Run.<ref>CannonBall Run Press Release http://express-press-release.net/81/Team-Tankboy-takes-third-place-CannonBall-Run-2011-16083873.php</ref><ref>Auckland MotorSports CannonBall Run placings http://www.aucklandmotorsport.co.nz/</ref>
In January 2011, Knight lead a team for his first try at the prestigious Cannon Ball Run car rally. His team, "Team Tankboy" took third place. The vehicle they entered into the rally was his own ex-US Army, [[Humvee]], making it the first time a Humvee had been used on the Cannon Ball Run.<ref>Cannon Ball Run Press Release http://express-press-release.net/81/Team-Tankboy-takes-third-place-Cannon Ball-Run-2011-16083873.php</ref><ref>Auckland MotorSports Cannon Ball Run placings http://www.aucklandmotorsport.co.nz/</ref>


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Revision as of 12:51, 15 March 2012

Charles Knight
A short rest during filming
Born (1967-06-11) 11 June 1967 (age 57)
Eltham, New Zealand
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active1987—present

Charles Knight (nicknamed "Tankboy") is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor and stuntman.


Life and Career

In his late teens, Knight left New Zealand and moved to London, where he started working in the film and television industry. Over the years, he has worked as an actor, stuntman, writer and producer.[1] Charles is also a member of the PGA (Producers Guild of America).[2]

Charles had developed a keen interest in stunt work over the years working on the Disney series Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.[3] As a result, his more recent works have focused on action based drama series.

Charles currently co-produces with legendary filmmakers Rob Tapert and Chloe Smith.

In 2006, Knight started performing in live-action stunt shows [4] and in 2010 started working on action based games, in particular, gaming for the iPhone platform.[5]


Filmography

Charles Knight and Jill Round - Spartacus

A selection of Charles Knight's work.[1][6]





Trivia

Cannonball Run 2011

Knight is also a licensed arms dealer, military vehicle importer and pyrotechnic specialist. Most of the guns and vehicles used on the Tankboy TV series are part of his personal collection.[7][8]

In October 2009, Knight was involved in an incident involving one of his military vehicles. While taking a tank for a spin, a friend accidentally got injured when the tanks turret turned and squashed her, breaking 4 of her ribs.[9]

In January 2011, Knight lead a team for his first try at the prestigious Cannon Ball Run car rally. His team, "Team Tankboy" took third place. The vehicle they entered into the rally was his own ex-US Army, Humvee, making it the first time a Humvee had been used on the Cannon Ball Run.[10][11]


References

  1. ^ a b Charles Knight on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1379033/
  2. ^ Charles Knight's Resume http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1379033/resume
  3. ^ Tankboy TV on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343678/
  4. ^ Knight's stunt company http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing/4y5fyn/tankboy-tv/
  5. ^ Tankboy Game development news http://www.tankboytv.com/news.html
  6. ^ The Briefing Room http://blog.digitalcontentproducer.com/briefingroom/2009/05/19/music-composer-for-fox-tvs-house-and-his-company-jeco-music-debut-new-online-premium-music-library-the-score/
  7. ^ Charles Knight in the Internet Movie Firearms Database http://www.imfdb.org/index.php?title=Charles_Knight
  8. ^ Int Film & TV Production Resource http://www.mandy.com/1/services.cfm?t=newz&c=armr
  9. ^ Nash, Kieran (18 October 2009). "Tank mishap injures mum". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  10. ^ Cannon Ball Run Press Release http://express-press-release.net/81/Team-Tankboy-takes-third-place-Cannon Ball-Run-2011-16083873.php
  11. ^ Auckland MotorSports Cannon Ball Run placings http://www.aucklandmotorsport.co.nz/

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