PAUL ROCHFORD
Assistant Stunt Coordinator - Stunt Actor - Stunt/Precision Driver - Stunt Rigger - Assistant Safety Supervisor - Actor
Profile
Paul started gymnastics when he was 6 years old and moved on to Karate when he was 8, which he continued into adulthood. He has studied various forms of martial arts, including Kung Fu and Akido. Paul has also been acting on the stage since the age of 6 which lead to his first professional role as an actor on Neighbours at 16. To incorporate his two passions, acting and fighting, Paul trained with the Australian Fight Directors Association working on stage fighting and sword work for plays. Paul has also been a member of the Australian Army for 4 years and was training with the special forces. Paul has worked as a high ropes course director in the US, has completed 5 freefall skydives and has worked as a fitness instructor. Since grading in 2008, Paul has worked on feature films such as Pirates of the Carribean, Animal Kingdom, Chronicles of Narnia & I Frankenstein and dramas including Rush, City Homicide, Jack Irish & Conspiracy 365.
Skills
A | ACTOR
AS | ASSISTANT SAFETY SUPERVISOR
CW | CAR WRANGLER
G | GYMNASTICS
MA | MARTIAL ARTS
PD | PRECISION DRIVER
R | STUNT RIGGER
RC | ROCK CLIMBER
SA | STUNT ASSISTANT
SB | SNOWBOARDER
SDR | STUNT DRIVER
SP | STUNT PERFORMER
Qualifications
Basic & Intermediate Riggers Ticket
Defensive Driving Level 2
Senior First Aid (Level 2)
High Falls 30′
DECA Stunt Driving Course Level 3
Advanced Open Water Scuba – PADI
Bronze Medallion
Break Falls, Wire Work, Rolls, Mini Tramp
Measurements
HEIGHT | 5′ 10” | 177.5cm |
CHEST | 38.2” | 97cm |
WAIST | 31.5” | 80cm |
HIPS | 37.5” | 95cm |
NECK | 16.2” | 41cm |
HEAD | 23” | 58.5cm |
I/LEG | 27.5” | 70cm |
O/LEG | 34.6” | 88cm |
SHOE | 10 US |
Licences/Interests
Car
Motorbike
PADI Open Water
Doggers & Basic Rigging
Intermediate Rigging
Fire Arms
Security
Forklift
Snowboarding Instructor
Gymnastics
Karate – various styles
Climbing
Skydiving
Army Reserves
Stage Fighting/Sword
Suit Work