Tell about yourself and your background! *
Prior active duty, currently a reservist. Military Enforcement background with a mix of martial arts.
What inspired you to become a stunt performer?
I love being physical and being part of the action. I miss the action from being deployed, so doing stunts helps to give me that adrenaline hit along with a reason to stay fit and flexible.
What is your greatest skill as a stunt performer, is there a stunt behind it?
I'm well experienced with firing several types of weapons and fighting.
What is the best part about being a stunt performer?
Creating believable action scenes for viewers and meeting cool people wherever I go to film or train.
Tell your all-time favorite stunt story!
I've done more in training than I have in film. The one stunt that gave me pause was jumping of a two story roof. The first time took me a minute. After that I was good.
What advice would you give other stunt performers?
Find a good stunt school to get quality training. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Never skimp on safety. You want to be able to do stunts more than once in your life.
Anything else you'd like to tell the community about?
There are a lot of opportunities out there. Get plugged in and stay consistent.
Please share your social media handles and how we can follow you!
IG @thegranfinali, FB Ali thegranfinali
Please include any links to stunt reels or videos you'd like to share!
