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Zak Lee(I)

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  • Producer
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Zak Lee Guarnaccia: From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact

Zak Lee Guarnaccia's story is a powerful testament to grit, passion, and relentless perseverance. Born and raised in Italy, Zak discovered a love for martial arts, acting, and stunts early in life. With little more than ambition and a few hundred dollars in his pocket, he moved to the United States to chase his dreams-a move that would mark the beginning of an extraordinary journey.

Overcoming language barriers, financial hardships, and industry hurdles, Zak's unwavering discipline and drive pushed him beyond limits. He became a two-time European martial arts champion and claimed multiple world and international titles. A true martial arts master, Zak holds several black belts and has trained across multiple disciplines. He also became a certified professional fitness trainer and opened his own fitness center, turning his passion into a thriving business.

Zak gained national recognition with the launch of Tai-Box Kick To Fit, a groundbreaking fitness video series that blended kickboxing, martial arts, and aerobics. Featuring radio personality Ellen K of KOST 103.5 FM, the series soared to #6 on the Billboard Video Chart, selling over $1 million in retail from the late 1990s into the early 2000s.

His elite martial arts background naturally transitioned into a successful career as a stuntman and actor. Zak's credits include major projects like Red Notice, NCIS: Los Angeles, Judas and the Black Messiah (Oscar winner), Mayans M.C., SEAL Team, and many others. He's also appeared in Live By Night, and is a co-star and guest star in The All Men's Queen, The Morning Show, Barry, and Teacup. Behind the scenes, he has written, directed, and produced feature films. His latest passion project, The Next Big Hit, is a martial arts musical comedy that he created, executive produced, and stars in.

Zak's dedication to health and fitness extends beyond personal practice. He developed the K2F Certification Program for trainers and instructors, in partnership with N.C.C.P.T. and I.S.S.A., available both in the U.S. and internationally. He's also the inventor and full patent holder of the X3S Bench, a revolutionary cross-training fitness bench now featured in top-tier gyms and homes around the world.

Despite decades of success, Zak continues to train in Filipino Martial Arts under the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto and actively works as a stunt performer, action designer, and producer.

From immigrant to innovator, champion to creator, Zak Lee Guarnaccia is living proof that resilience and purpose can shape a legacy. His mission is simple yet powerful: inspire others to pursue greatness-through movement, discipline, and heart.
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    Known for

    Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, Brendan Gleeson, Chris Messina, Zoe Saldaña, Sienna Miller, and Elle Fanning in Live by Night (2016)
    Live by Night
    6.4
    • Adomo Valocco(as Zak Lee Guarnaccia)
    • 2016
    Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, and Gal Gadot in Red Notice (2021)
    Red Notice
    6.3
    • Renovator(uncredited)
    • 2021
    Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
    Judas and the Black Messiah
    7.4
    • Raid Cop(uncredited)
    • 2021
    Bill Hader in Barry (2018)
    Barry
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Chechen(uncredited)

    Credits

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    Actor



    • The Fight Goes On
      • Italian Corner Man
      • Pre-production
      • Short
    • Kalm
      • Kalm
      • In Production
    • Dutch III: International Gangster
      • Pietro
      • In Production
    • Rules Reborn
      • In Production



    • Rob Morgan in Teacup (2024)
      Teacup
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Edward Navarro
      • 2024
    • Perry Anzilotti, Zak Lee, and Cerina Vincent in The Next Big Hit (2023)
      The Next Big Hit
      7.2
      • Dino
      • 2023
    • Robert Patrick, Byron Mann, Helena Mattsson, and Sabina Gadecki in Dark Asset (2023)
      Dark Asset
      4.2
      • Kenny
      • 2023
    • Danny Arroyo, Erik Estrada, Stoney Jackson, Antonio McKay, Robert Miano, Ricardo Herranz, Michael Goyeneche, Sandra Santiago, Arianna Gomez, and Sebastien Large in Sangre Negra... Black Blood (2021)
      Sangre Negra... Black Blood
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Akeem
      • 2022
    • Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, and Gal Gadot in Red Notice (2021)
      Red Notice
      6.3
      • Renovator (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show (2019)
      The Morning Show
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Professore Viola (as Zak Lee Guarnaccia)
      • 2021
    • Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
      Judas and the Black Messiah
      7.4
      • Raid Cop (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • SEAL Team (2017)
      SEAL Team
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Tahara Fighter
      • Bakil Tango (uncredited)
      • 2019–2020
    • Adventure Force 5 (2019)
      Adventure Force 5
      5.0
      • Mr. Del Toro (as Zak Lee Guarnaccia)
      • 2019
    • Bill Hader in Barry (2018)
      Barry
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Chechen (uncredited)
      • 2019
    • Strange Company (2017)
      Strange Company
      6.3
      Short
      • Enzo the Landscaper
      • 2017
    • Ashley Judd, Anne Archer, and Sean Patrick Flanery in Trafficked (2017)
      Trafficked
      5.8
      • Italian Trafficker
      • 2017
    • Sangre Negra (2016)
      Sangre Negra
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Akim
      • 2016
    • Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, Brendan Gleeson, Chris Messina, Zoe Saldaña, Sienna Miller, and Elle Fanning in Live by Night (2016)
      Live by Night
      6.4
      • Adomo Valocco (as Zak Lee Guarnaccia)
      • 2016
    • Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in General Hospital (1963)
      General Hospital
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Andreas
      • Entourage #1
      • 2010–2016

    Stunts



    • David Oyelowo in Government Cheese (2025)
      Government Cheese
      6.4
      TV Series
      • stunt performer
      • farmer: stunt actor
      • stunt actor: farmer
      • 2025
    • Rob Morgan in Teacup (2024)
      Teacup
      6.3
      TV Series
      • stunt actor
      • 2024
    • Dolph Lundgren and Kelsey Grammer in Wanted Man (2024)
      Wanted Man
      4.8
      • stunt actor (as Zak Lee Guarnaccia)
      • 2024
    • Niecy Nash in The Rookie: Feds (2022)
      The Rookie: Feds
      5.4
      TV Series
      • stunt performer (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • SEAL Team (2017)
      SEAL Team
      7.9
      TV Series
      • stunt performer
      • 2019–2022
    • Americana (2022)
      Americana
      8.4
      Short
      • stunt coordinator
      • 2022
    • Rob Lowe and Gina Torres in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
      9-1-1: Lone Star
      7.3
      TV Series
      • stunt performer (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Grand Crew (2021)
      Grand Crew
      7.2
      TV Series
      • stunt performer
      • 2021
    • Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
      Judas and the Black Messiah
      7.4
      • stunt performer
      • stunts (as Zak Lee Guarnaccia)
      • 2021
    • Nathan Lane, Natalie Dormer, and Daniel Zovatto in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020)
      Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
      6.1
      TV Mini Series
      • stunt actor
      • 2020
    • Hollywood (2020)
      Hollywood
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • stunts
      • 2020
    • JD Pardo in Mayans M.C. (2018)
      Mayans M.C.
      7.5
      TV Series
      • stunts (uncredited)
      • 2019
    • Ludacris in Fear Factor (2017)
      Fear Factor
      5.5
      TV Series
      • stunts
      • 2018
    • Eric Dane in The Last Ship (2014)
      The Last Ship
      7.4
      TV Series
      • stunt player
      • stunts: ball Room Immune 2
      • 2015–2017
    • Je Suis (2017)
      Je Suis
      Short
      • stunts
      • 2017

    Producer



    • Kalm
      • producer
      • In Production
    • Rules Reborn
      • producer
      • In Production



    • Perry Anzilotti, Zak Lee, and Cerina Vincent in The Next Big Hit (2023)
      The Next Big Hit
      7.2
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Rules (2009)
      Rules
      4.8
      • producer (as Zak Lee Guarnaccia)
      • 2009
    • Zak Lee's Street Kickbox Workout (2007)
      Zak Lee's Street Kickbox Workout
      Video
      • producer
      • 2007
    • The Boss (2003)
      The Boss
      7.2
      Short
      • executive producer
      • producer (as Zak Lee Guarnaccia)
      • 2003
    • An Italian Take-out
      Short
      • producer
      • 2000
    • Zak Lee in Tai-Box: Kick to Fit (1999)
      Tai-Box: Kick to Fit
      Video
      • producer
      • 1999

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      • Zak Lee Guarnaccia
    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Other works
      He was recruited from Saban Entertainment to play the Red Power Ranger on a tour Live show and for the Choice Hotel commercial.
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      • 2 Interviews
      • 9 Articles
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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    • Trivia
      Became a spokeperson on his Kickboxing program "Zakattack" for the Motivatrix company, a motion caption exercise machine, promoting the product in the most popular fitness trade convention in US.
    • Quotes
      If I was able to give any advice to any filmmakers out there, I suppose to be Spielberg or somebody like that, what kind of advice I can give to someone just because I'm at the film festival.

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