Carl Ciarfalio is a 40-year veteran of the entertainment industry, boasting a prolific career as an actor, stuntman, and stunt-coordinator. Throughout his illustrious career, he has had the privilege of working alongside some of the most renowned film and television legends, including Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Steven Soderbergh, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, and Chuck Norris.
Prior to his successful career in the entertainment industry, Carl was an award-winning college wrestler who discovered a way to leverage his talents into performing in live western-themed stage shows at Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios. He received his SAG card in 1977 and has been working in the film and television industry ever since.
Carl has made numerous guest-star and co-star appearances in various television programs and feature films throughout his career, earning him the prestigious "Best Fight Sequence" award in the 1st Annual Stuntman Awards for his performance in the television series "Knight Rider".
As a respected member of the stunt community, Carl became a member of the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures in 1985 and served as president from 1992 until 1996. He also served on the Board of Governors at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for two terms and was the Governor of the Stunt Peer Group, which he helped to form in the year 2000.
In 2001, Carl played a key role in establishing the first Emmy Award for Outstanding Stunt Co-ordination, which is now awarded annually at the Television Academy's Creative Arts Awards Ceremony. Additionally, he served as the stunt community liaison during the creation of the annual Taurus World Stunt Awards and the Taurus Foundation, and continues to serve on its Blue Ribbon Committee.
Throughout his illustrious career, Carl Ciarfalio has made significant contributions to the stunt community, earning him the respect and admiration of his peers and the entertainment industry at large.
