CHAD STAHELSKI

Chad Stahelski
Chad Stahelski
Gender: Male
Known for: Crew
Birthday: September 20, 1968
Place of Birth: Palmer, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Charles F. Stahelski (born September 20, 1968) is an American stuntman, stunt actor, and filmmaker. He is considered a highly influential figure in the action film genre. He first achieved prominence as a stunt performer and coordinator, notably as the key stunt double for Keanu Reeves on The Matrix (1999) and as the martial arts stunt coordinator on its first two sequels. He subsequently directed the 2014 film John Wick, starring Reeves, and its three sequels.

Notable work

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Filmography

Starring

2025·
Wick Is Pain
Self
2024·
Keanu Reeves: The One and Only
Himself
TBA·
2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars
Self
2023·
Albert Pyun: King of Cult Movies
Self
2021·
The Matrix Resurrections
Chad
2020·
The Art of Action
Self
2019·
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2017·
John Wick Chapter 2: Wick-vizzed
Self
2017·
As Above, So Below: The Underworld of 'John Wick'
Self
2017·
Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership
Self
2017·
Chamber Check: Evolution of a Fight Scene
Self
2015·
Don't F*#% With John Wick
Self
2015·
John Wick: Calling in the Cavalry
Self
2012·
The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games
Self - Second Unit Director
2011·
The Mechanic
Vaughn's Bodyguard (uncredited)
2010·
Rambo: To Hell and Back - Director's Production Diary
Self
2010·
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
Self
2009·
Archer
(voice)
2007·
Live Free or Die Hard
Terrorist (uncredited)
2007·
Next
US Marine (uncredited)
2007·
Fetch
Sunny
2006·
V for Vendetta
Storm Saxon
2005·
Constantine
Demon in Hospital (uncredited)
2004·
Switchfoot Live in San Diego
Himself
2002·
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Masked Fighter
2001·
The Matrix Revisited
Self - Stuntman (archive footage)
1998·
Recoil
Henchman (uncredited)
1998·
Vampires
Male Master #4
1998·
The Hunted
FBI Agent #2
1997·
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Kulak
1996·
The Glimmer Man
Carjacker / Thug (uncredited)
1996·
Bloodsport II
Fighter
1996·
Bloodsport III
Max Omega
1996·
Nemesis 3: Time Lapse
Nebula
1995·
Heatseeker
Budokam Fighter
1995·
Spitfire
Whit
1995·
Nemesis 2: Nebula
Nebula
1994·
Hong Kong 97
Leong
1992·
Mission of Justice
The Gauntlet

Production

2023·
The Continental: From the World of John Wick
Executive Producer
TBA·
Sentinel
Producer
2025·
Wick Is Pain
Executive Producer
TBA·
Untitled Animated John Wick Prequel
Producer
TBA·
John Wick: Chapter 5
Director, Producer
TBA·
Sifu
Producer
TBA·
The Professionals
Producer
2025·
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Producer
TBA·
The Man from Nowhere
Producer
TBA·
Karoshi
Producer
TBA·
Loose Cannons
Producer
TBA·
Snow Ponies
Executive Producer
2026·
Wicked Game
Producer
2025·
Lazarus
Other
2024·
Ninja Kamui
Action Director
2023·
John Wick: Chapter 4
Director, Producer
2022·
Day Shift
Producer
2020·
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Second Unit Director
2019·
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Executive Producer, Director
2016·
Captain America: Civil War
Second Unit Director
2016·
Grimsby
Second Unit Director
2015·
Hitman: Agent 47
Action Director
2014·
John Wick
Director
2012·
The Hunger Games
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
TBA·
Analog
Producer, Director
TBA·
From the World of John Wick: Caine
Producer
TBA·
Bella
Producer
2018·
Deadpool 2
Stunts
2013·
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
2013·
Escape Plan
Second Unit Director
2013·
After Earth
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
2013·
The Wolverine
Stunts
2013·
Man of Tai Chi
Martial Arts Choreographer
2012·
The Expendables 2
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
2012·
Safe
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
2011·
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
2011·
Killer Elite
Stunt Coordinator
2011·
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
Stunts
2010·
The Odds
Stunt Coordinator
2010·
TRON: Legacy
Stunt Coordinator
2010·
Faster
Stunts
2010·
Iron Man 2
Utility Stunts
2009·
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Stunts
2009·
Ninja Assassin
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
2008·
Speed Racer
Stunt Coordinator
2008·
Jumper
Stunts
2008·
Rambo
Stunt Coordinator
2007·
Balls of Fury
Fight Choreographer
2007·
Live Free or Die Hard
Stunts
2005·
Constantine
Fight Choreographer
2005·
Serenity
Stunt Coordinator
2001·
Rock Star
Stunts
TBA·
Highlander
Director, Producer
TBA·
Rainbow Six
Executive Producer, Director
2017·
John Wick: Chapter 2
Executive Producer, Director
2017·
Baby Driver
Thanks
2010·
The Expendables
Stunt Coordinator
2007·
Fetch
Stunts, Executive Producer
2007·
300
Stunt Coordinator
2007·
Next
Stunts
2006·
Beerfest
Stunt Coordinator
2006·
V for Vendetta
Stunts Coordinator
2005·
The Dukes of Hazzard
Stunt Double
2005·
xXx: State of the Union
Stunts
2005·
Thumbsucker
Stunt Double
2005·
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Utility Stunts
2004·
Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
Stunt Coordinator
2004·
Spider-Man 2
Stunts
2004·
Van Helsing
Fight Choreographer
2003·
The Matrix Revolutions
Stunt Coordinator
2003·
The Matrix Reloaded
Stunt Coordinator
2002·
Dead Above Ground
Stunts
2002·
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Stunts
2001·
Corky Romano
Stunts
2001·
Ghosts of Mars
Stunts
2001·
Tomcats
Stunts
2000·
The Gift
Stunts
2000·
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Stunts
2000·
The Replacements
Stunt Double
2000·
Picking Up the Pieces
Stunts
1999·
Wild Wild West
Stunts
1999·
8MM
Stunts
1999·
My Favorite Martian
Stunts
1999·
The Matrix
Stunt Double
1998·
The Hunted
Stunt Coordinator
1998·
Almost Heroes
Stunts
1998·
Recoil
Stunts
1998·
Orgazmo
Stunts
1998·
CHiPs '99
Stunts
1997·
Alien Resurrection
Stunt Double, Stunts
1997·
Bean
Stunts
1997·
Perfect Target
Stunts
1997·
True Vengeance
Fight Choreographer
1996·
Riot
Stunts
1996·
Bloodsport III
Fight Choreographer
1996·
Escape from L.A.
Stunts
1995·
The Feminine Touch
Stunts
1995·
Fist of the North Star
Stunts
1994·
The Crow
Stunt Double
1993·
Brain Smasher... A Love Story
Stunts
1993·
Knights
Stunts