Chad Kartz - Actor, stunts, fight choreographer and martial arts teacher.

 

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – I spent the better part of my teenage years in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada before heading back to Edmonton. I am now based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

I started modeling at an early age and pursued that for a few years before being bit by the acting bug. My first acting role was playing “Joe”, a Youth Outreach Worker in the TV documentary Teenage Prostitution in Our City. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to work on many TV series, indie films, and blockbuster movies.

In the early 90’s I began my foray into the world of the martial arts - starting first with Tae Kwon Do, then Aikido. While training heavily in Aikido, I was introduced to the Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu system. The Bujinkan is comprised of 9 traditional schools with direct historical ties to the Samurai and the legendary Ninja of Japan. In 1995 I was awarded “Shodan” (1st Degree Blackbelt) while training with the Grandmaster at an international event in Tucson, Arizona. In November 2000 while training at the home dojo in Noda, Japan, I successfully passed the Godan “Sakki” sword test on my first attempt and was awarded my 5th Degree Blackbelt and the title of Shidoshi (teacher).

I utilize my training to perform stunts and fight choreography in addition to enhancing my acting capabilities. I continue to teach and study the martial arts as well as host movie combat workshops.

About Me



Appearances in...

  1. -The Buddy Games (2018)

  2. -POTC - Dead Mean Tell No Tales (2017)

  3. -War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

  4. -Best Sex Ever (2017)

  5. -Supernatural “Haunted Mansion” (2015)

  6. -Falling Skies - S2, S3 (2012-2014)

  7. -Big Eyes (2014)

  8. -Superman - Man of Steel (2013)

  9. -Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)

  10. -Alkatraz (2012)

  11. -Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)

  12. -Alice in Wonderland (2010)

  13. -50/50 (2010)

  14. -Red Riding Hood (2010)

  15. -The A-Team (2010)

  16. -Battlestar Galactica (2009)

  17. -The L-Word (2008)

  18. -Pathfinder (2007)

  19. -In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

  20. -The Day the Earth Stood Still

  21. -Stargate Atlantis (2007)

  22. -Smallville (2009)

  23. -Blade: The Series (2006)

  24. -Reaper (2007)

  25. -Eureka (2007)

For booking, please contact me directly:

Ph: 604.506.7166

or via email.