Kimmo Rajala has worked as a Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator and Action Director since 1985.
His resume lists hundreds of feature films, TV series and numerous Commercials. Kimmo is based
in Stockholm, Sweden and works around Europe - mainly in Scandinavia and he leads a team of experienced and dedicated professionals.
Recently he has been working as Stunt Coordinator on international projects such as ”The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” directed by David Fincher, ”The American” by Anton Corbijn, three seasons of BBC ”Wallander” (with Kenneth Branagh), Stieg Larsson’s ”Millenium Trilogy”, ”Let the Right One Come In” by Tomas Alfredson, ”The Hypnotist” by Lasse Halström, as Action Coordinator in Malta on Oscar nominated ”Kon-Tiki” and in Morocco on ”A Thousand Times Good Night” (with Juliette Pinoche).
Kimmo has been nominated 6 times for outstanding work at the Taurus World Stunt Awards in the category of Best Action in a Foreign Film. In 2008 he received a special prize at the Swedish Film Awards for his achievements as a Stunt Coordiantor.
Kimmo was born in Finland but moved to live and work in Sweden more than 30 years ago. He has backround as a top athlete in wrestling and other sports.
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