Erick Kaffka

Erick has been a professional Actor, Stunt Double and Model since 1997. Born a Canadian; he grew up in Southern California. He went to school in Dana Point where he surfed and worked as a mechanic in ...Show More

Erick has been a professional Actor, Stunt Double and Model since 1997. Born a Canadian; he grew up in Southern California. He went to school in Dana Point where he surfed and worked as a mechanic in his spare time before moving to BC and completing college for Business Management. Erick was on his way to a black belt in kick boxing shortly after when he decided to pursue a career in security and graduated at the top of his class from Hilltop Security Academy. He was trained in high tech security, executive protection, and private investigation. At the same time Erick was busy with a modeling and acting career, working for agencies such as John Casablancas.In 1998 he Performed stunts and acted in the entire season two of Stargate (Showtime) and the entire season one of Welcome to Paradox (Showcase) as the original Beta Cop. He appeared on many other shows such as First Wave (Sci-Fi) and Dudley Do-Right the movie while working as a model.In 1999 Erick was involved in an accident that resulted in him becoming a double leg amputee. With a positive attitude, and a new outlook Erick continued acting and developed a niche using his new skills with a wheelchair and prosthetics. He was still able to do "walking" roles, but his acting spectrum broadened to include military and specialized amputee roles.In 2001 Erick was the body double/stunt double for Orlando Jones in the movie "Say it Isn't So". Orlando's character was a double amputee and CGI allowed the film studio to combine Erick's body with Orlando's face.In 2010 Erick started work with the Canadian Amputee Agency as an advocate and fundraiser for it's various charities.In 2013 Erick appeared on The Mentalist (CBS) as a PTSD War Veteran and two starring roles on Untold Stories of the ER (TLC) between 2012-2014.In 2014 Erick completed the Acting for Film, Television, and Voice-over Intensive program at Vancouver Acting School and is working on many new roles. Hide