Kazy Tauginas, a rising star, has made a successful transition from a former restaurateur and Golden Gloves boxer to a talented actor. His journey began growing up just outside of Chicago, where he was a multi-sport athlete, eventually finding his passion in figure skating and later discovering a natural talent for boxing after college. Tauginas fought 13 amateur bouts, utilizing his graceful figure skating skills to excel in the ring.
After exploring the restaurant business, Tauginas turned his attention to acting and writing, a passion that led him to the New York Film Academy, where he graduated from their Conservatory Acting for Film program. His impressive acting career has included numerous roles in theatre, film, and television. Notable television credits include the upcoming "American Rust", "Blue Bloods," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "The Blacklist," "Blindspot," "Turn: Washington's Spies", and "Sneaky Pete".
Tauginas has also made a mark in film, appearing in notable movies such as "Dolemite is My Name", "The Equalizer 2", "John Wick", "Odd Man Rush", "Sollers Point", "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse", and the indie horror thriller "Shimmer".
Inspired by his mother's battle with Lupus and his own boxing experience, Tauginas wrote "Standing Eight", a short film about a boxer forced to retire and contend with life outside of the ring after being diagnosed with systemic lupus. The film has screened at film festivals worldwide, winning numerous awards, and is currently available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo OnDemand, with proceeds supporting the Lupus Foundation of America. Tauginas continues to advocate for those affected by lupus, building on the success of "Standing Eight".
