Quick Facts
Biography
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 filmmaking career, Charles worked as a stunt driver, armorer, pyro-technician, editor, post supervisor, producer and writer.
Over the last 10 years, Charles has worked primarily as a producer for US studios, namely Starz Entertainment and Disney.
He developed a keen interest in action drama during his time working with Koichi Sakamoto on the Disney series Power Rangers.
More recently, Charles has been co-producing with legendary filmmakers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi and is a member of the PGA (Producers Guild of America).
Filmography
A selection of Charles Knight's work.
- "Ash vs. Evil Dead"
- Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
- Tankboy TV
- Power Rangers
- Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
- Whale Rider
- Being Eve
- Shortland Street
- Once Were Warriors
- Superman
Personal life
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.
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.