Casting Details

Height: 188cm

Chest: 114cm

Waist: 91cm

Shoe Size: US 12

Hair Color: Blond

Contact Details

Email: paulshapcott@mac.com

Cell: +64 21 999 688

Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Recent Credits

FF: The Hobbit: Part 1 – Assistant Stunt Coordinator 2011

FF: Yogi Bear – Additional Stunt Coordinator – Splinter Unit

FF: Life’s a Riot – Stunt/Fight Coordinator 2008

FF: Aliens in the Attic – Stunt Coordinator 2008

FF: Underworld: Rise of the Lycans – Assistant Stunt Coordinator 2008

FF: Push – Stunt Performer 2007

FF: Prince Caspian – Assistant Stunt Coordinator 2007

FF: 30 Days of Night – Assistant Stunt Coordinator 2006

FF: The Water Horse – Stunt Dbl/Performer 2006

FF: Out of the Blue – Stunt Driver 2006

FF: The DaVinci Code – Stunt Dbl 2005 (UK/France)

FF: Legend of Zorro – Assistant Stunt Coordinator 2004 (Mexico)

FF: The Water Giant – Stunt Coordinator 2004

FF: Alexander – Stunt Performer 2003/2004 (Morocco/Thailand)

FF: The Last Samurai – Stunt Performer 2003

FF: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy – Stunt Rigger 1999-2000

TVF: Avalon High – Co-Stunt Coordinator 2010

TVF: Ice – Assistant Stunt Coordinator 2009

TVF: The Water Giant – Stunt Performer 2002

TVF: BBC The Lost World – Assistant Stunt Coordinator 2001

TV: This is not my Life – Stunt Coordinator 2009

TV: Spartacus: Gods of the Arena – Stunt Coordinator 2010

TV: Spartacus: Blood and Sand – Additional Stunt Coordinator/Stunt Performer 2009

TV: Legend of the Seeker: Seasons 1 & 2 – Stunt Performer/Rigger 2009

TV: Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: 7 Seasons – Stunt Dbl/Performer 1993-1999

TV: Xena: Warrior Princess: 6 Seasons – Stunt Dbl/Performer 1994-1999

Full Credit List Available on Request

Capabilities

Fight Choreography

Accurate Budgeting

Risk Management & Safety

Stunt Rigging

Oriental/European Weaponry

Japanese Kendo & Kenjitsu

Chinese Kung Fu

Horse Work – All Aspects

High Falls

Fire Burns

Air Rams

Harness/Wire/Ratchet Work

Rock Climbing/Abseiling

Snow Skiing

Qualifications and Training

Qualified SGNZ Stunt Coordinator

PADI Advanced Dive Certificate

NZQA Certificate in Applied Work Practice – including

- NZQA Fall Arrest Systems Certificate

- NZQA Fire Safety Certificate

- NZQA Hazard ID & Risk Assessment Certificate

- NZQA Safety Observer Certificate

- NZQA Advanced Driver Handling Certificate

- NZQA Elevated Work Platform Certificate

- NZQA First Aid Certificate

- NZQA Crane Operations Course (Dogmans Ticket)

- NZQA Workplace Safety Certificate

Additional Details

Founding SGNZ President 2000

SGNZ President 2001 – 2003, 2010

SGNZ Grading Panel Member

Member British Stunt Register