Jahnel Curfman
- Stunts
- Actress
- Producer
Jahnel Curfman has established herself as one of the most sought after stunt women in Hollywood. As a former competitive gymnast and professional dancer, Jahnel's physical prowess comes into play for many of her roles. She has stunt doubled actresses such as Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Karen Gillan, Angie Harmon, and Peyton List among others.
In 2006 after an extensive dance career, she auditioned for an undisclosed film project. That project was Avatar (2009) and Jahnel became a part of James Cameron's exclusive performance capture team. It was her first movie and she spent three years with Mr. Cameron filling many roles on the film. She got her first taste of stunt work, working closely with the 'Avatar' stunt team, doing harness and wire work and helping to create the movement of the native people.
Since then, Jahnel has filled her resume with numerous film and television credits both as a stunt double and a stunt coordinator. Many of these projects feature her aggressive weapons and fighting skills, including her work on Cobra Kai (2018) which garnered her an Emmy nomination for Best Stunt Coordination in 2019. She has also been nominated for a Taurus World Stunt Award and several SAG Awards. Her most recent work includes the action sequel Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) and the unreleased Season 3 of 'Cobra Kai'.