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Charles is a military vehicle enthusiast, a gun collector and pyrotechnic specialist. |
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Knight is a military vehicle, military firearms 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> |
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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 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> |
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In Jan 2011, Charles 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 an 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> |
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Charles Knight | |
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| Born | 11 June 1967 |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1987—present |
Charles Knight (nicknamed "Tankboy") is a New Zealand filmmaker.
Life and career
In his late teens, Charles left New Zealand and moved to London, where he started work in the film and television industry. In his early filmmaking career, he worked as an actor, stuntman, post supervisor and writer.
For the last 10 years, Charles has worked as a producer for US studios, namely Starz Entertainment and Disney ABC.[1]
Charles developed a keen interest in action drama during his time working with Koichi Sakamoto on the Disney series Power Rangers,[2] where they worked together for 7 years.
Charles currently co-produces with legendary filmmakers Rob Tapert and Chloe Smith.
Charles is a member of the PGA (Producers Guild of America).[3]
Filmography
A selection of Charles Knight's work.[1][4]
Trivia
Charles is a military vehicle enthusiast, a gun collector and pyrotechnic specialist.
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.[5]
In Jan 2011, Charles 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 an ex-US Army, Humvee, making it the first time a Humvee had been used on the CannonBall Run.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b Charles Knight on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1379033/
- ^ Tankboy TV on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343678/
- ^ Charles Knight's Resume http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1379033/resume
- ^ 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/
- ^ Nash, Kieran (18 October 2009). "Tank mishap injures mum". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ CannonBall Run Press Release http://express-press-release.net/81/Team-Tankboy-takes-third-place-CannonBall-Run-2011-16083873.php
- ^ Auckland MotorSports CannonBall Run placings http://www.aucklandmotorsport.co.nz/