Colin
Handley started getting involved with stunts from a young age
when as a gymnast, he would create many different moves to entertain
spectators. Colin took to martial arts when he was only 7 years
old and continued training until he became 9 times National Blackbelt
Champion.
His martial arts career took him all over the world and his
achievements include Gold Medalist at the Pacific Taekwondo Championships,
Silver medalist at the Asian Taekwondo Championships and undefeated
champion in the Martial Arts League. View Martial Arts Showreel
In 1984 Colin went to Hollywood to become a stuntman. He was
fortunate enough to work with many famous action stars such as
Swartzenegger, Stallone, Van Damme to name a few. He specialized
in fights, falls and car hits and was carving quite a career
for himself.
On returning to Australia to train for the 1988 Olympics, Colin
decided to stay and pursue his movie career there. After a string
of roles at Warner Studios, he saw the need for a well planned
and organized Stunt Training Academy for people like himself
who wanted to become Stunt Performers and needed a start. So
in 1996 the Stunt Academy was founded.
His
desire to become a serious actor, lead to many speaking parts
including a starring role in the action telemovie, Casino Reef. View
Credits
Colin decided that he would take his career into his own hands
and combine his talents, the stunt academy's resources and the
world's growing demand for product and start producing action
television shows.
Between running the Academy, movie roles, producing telemovies
and his martial arts school, Colin has an active life that many
of us would only dream of. View
Showreel
Credits
EDUCATION
• Secondary: Westminster College, SA
• Sociology: Salisbury College, SA
• Diploma Recreation: NSW Sport & Rec
• Business Management
FILM & TELEVISION
• 1998: 'Casino Reef' - Producer
• 1998: 'Flipper' - Guest Star
• 1994: 'Paradise Beach' - Recurring Role
• 1994: 'Timetrax' - Recurring Role
• 1993: 'Community Self Defence' - Lead
• 1990: 'Neighbours' London Tour
• 1990: 'The Punisher' - Actor
• 1989: 'Baywatch' - Fight Choreographer
• 1988: 'Richmond Hill' - Guest Star
• 1988: 'Neighbours' - Series Regular
• 1984-88: Los Angeles - Actor, Stuntman, Stand-In, : Extra (over 100 television
and movie projects)
• 1980 -84: Modelling and TV Commercials
TRAINING
• Martial Art: Taekwondo 25 years, Judo 6 years
• Acting: Ros Gentle - Sydney
• Film & TV: Eugene Butler - Los Angeles
• Drama: Gregg Sargeant - Los Angeles
TEACHING CREDENTIALS
• QLD Screen Performance Acad - Film & TV
• Manhattan School of TV - Lecturer Film
• Dept. of Employemtn Training - Film & TV
• Community Youth Support Scheme - Coord
• Physical Education - Westminster College
• Australian Stunt Academy - Principal
• Smaart Business Seminars - Martial Arts
• LICENCES : Crowd Control: Advanced Techniques
• First Aid Certificate
• Qualified Lifeguard
ACHIEVEMENTS
• 9 Times Australian Full Contact Taekwondo Champion
• Gold Medalist, Pacific Taekwondo Championships. 85
• Silver Medal - Asian Taekwondo Championships
• Winner - All Styles Team Martial Arts
• Winner - Best Business - Stunt Academy
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