Nabeel Khan

Professional traceur, actor, stunt coordinator, choreographer and model. Featured in countless advertorial pieces both in hard copy as well as online - Nabeel has worked with some of the greatest brands both nationally and internationally. From Coca Cola to Schwarzkopf, Samsung and Wrigley's - these well known brands along with others managed to find the brand within himself that Nabeel Khan has constructed along the years. His Parkour career did not stop him from continuing his Bachelor of Accounting Sciences degree at the University of Witwatersrand and he later enrolled into UNISA. Never slowing his pace, he continues studying, working as well as training as a Parkour athlete. Through strenuous exercise and continuous training, he keeps fit to stay ahead of the game. Mastering his body through stunt work is a tribute to his mental strength and his disciplined charismatic character. The 2010 FIFA World Cup brought with it a sense of excitement as Nabeel was chosen to perform at the opening and the closing ceremony. This event was just a brief taste into what Nabeel has in-store not only for the world of Parkour, but what he has in store for the world. Within the same year, the first Parkour / Free-Running Competition in Africa took place at The Glen Shopping Centre, sanctioned by Urban Sessions. Nabeel received Gold for executing his moves swiftly and precisely. In 2011, he worked on a local feature film called Eternity; he brings in his own vision for the movie by contributing his free running skills and expertise to this vampire movie. However, it is his undeniable attention that makes him noticed, not only nationally but internationally as well. It is working alongside A-list actors such as Fringe Joshua Jackson in the thriller Inescapable, Khan's stunt work was utilized for the movie which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival September 2012. In a recent interview, the British actress, Judi Shekoni whom is well known for her role in the upcoming Twilight movie - Breaking Dawn: commended Nabeel on his exceptional physique and eye-popping stunt work. Another project Nabeel Khan worked on in 2012 is director Tom Hooper's film adaptation of Nelson Mandela's autobiography A Long Walk to Freedom - Nabeel was cast as part of the police force. In 2013, Nabeel was cast as a stunt performer in the upcoming movie Kite (2014) - a feature film starring Samuel L. Jackson. As a flexible actor, he has also worked on CBBC's TV show Leonardo in 2012 when the show was shooting in South Africa. Khan is a regular stunt performer in the hit TV series Strike Back (2010-current). His eye for detail was the reason he was also chosen to choreograph multiple movie scenes and advertisements. Currently, Nabeel is a lead stunt double in the upcoming movie Chandar Pahar. South Africa's biggest pop culture online community, One Small Seed, described Nabeel's moves as 'visually orgasmic'. His hard work and perseverance has harnessed an innovative individual that possesses a multi-faceted surface of exceptional skills. Whether it may be being an actor, stunt choreographer, student, traceur, athlete or a writer - Nabeel manages to bring an air of excellence into each aspect of his life. MEDIA 24's magazine, HEAT magazine, featured Nabeel as one of the 'hottest newbies' in the sporting world. He was placed as the main feature that opened for the likes of Michael Ballack and other well-known athletes. Today he is a professional traceur and actor. Pursuing his acting career, he recently completed shooting stunts for the second season of the series Strike Back. Nabeel leads the world of free running and entertainment in which he plays an integral role in an elite generation of professional free running athletes that strive to go beyond walls and limitations.