Chad Knutsen
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Chad Alan Knutsen was born to his parents, Don and Laura in the little
town of Anacortes, on a tiny island called Fidalgo, in the beautiful
State called Washington on December 7th, 1988. Chad was home schooled
through 7th Grade by his mother; and was constantly involved in many
extracurricular activities from gymnastics to acting, and fencing to
blacksmithing. Chad's parents instilled in him a continuous thirst for
new knowledge.
At an early age Chad's parents saw his penchant for the theatrical. Rarely did young Chad leave the house without a cape, or mask, or at the very least his trusty utility belt. Eventually Chad's mother signed him up for singing lessons which led to and audition for the play Oliver at the age of 8. He was a touch too young for the lead role, but was chosen to be one of Fagin's Kids, an orphan, and the book boy; as well as Oliver's understudy. After the run of Oliver was over Chad tried out for the role that he embodied completely, Peter Pan. After two rounds of auditions, the role was given to Chad, and at the end of the season, won the award for "Favorite Male Youth in a Lead Role". From then on, Chad was hooked.
A few years later, while working on the play "Celtic Tales in the Times of King Arthur", Chad met a young friend who wanted to make a movie. Suddenly a whole new world of performing revealed itself to Chad.
By the time 8th Grade came around, Chad decided to try out the Public school system, mostly so he could see all his friends more often. The transition was almost as easy as the schoolwork, and Chad decided to Stay with his class of 2007 throughout high school.
Chad's high school years, although busy, were a blast; the friends, the parties, the dances, the trips (England,Spain, Morocco) and most of his classes and teachers were all amazing. Most of all his history teacher Mr. Hancock, and his drama teacher Mr. Burnett. While in Mr. Burnett's classes, Chad had the opportunity to write three plays, and perform in five, one of which his Drama Dept. took to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Festival in Scotland in 2006.
During high school Chad also Earned his Eagle Scout, won the NW Projections Guerrilla Film Festival with a group of friends, performed in several community theatre productions, traveled to New York City to act and model at the International Presentation of Performers, was cast in a television Pilot, acted in, wrote, directed, scored, edited, and produced a handful of films, four of which were feature length. And fervently honed his acting craft through classes at JRP Seattle, and with renowned acting coaches such as Kirk Baltz, and Gary Austin. Chad is attending New York Film Academy at Universal, in Los Angeles, CA.
At an early age Chad's parents saw his penchant for the theatrical. Rarely did young Chad leave the house without a cape, or mask, or at the very least his trusty utility belt. Eventually Chad's mother signed him up for singing lessons which led to and audition for the play Oliver at the age of 8. He was a touch too young for the lead role, but was chosen to be one of Fagin's Kids, an orphan, and the book boy; as well as Oliver's understudy. After the run of Oliver was over Chad tried out for the role that he embodied completely, Peter Pan. After two rounds of auditions, the role was given to Chad, and at the end of the season, won the award for "Favorite Male Youth in a Lead Role". From then on, Chad was hooked.
A few years later, while working on the play "Celtic Tales in the Times of King Arthur", Chad met a young friend who wanted to make a movie. Suddenly a whole new world of performing revealed itself to Chad.
By the time 8th Grade came around, Chad decided to try out the Public school system, mostly so he could see all his friends more often. The transition was almost as easy as the schoolwork, and Chad decided to Stay with his class of 2007 throughout high school.
Chad's high school years, although busy, were a blast; the friends, the parties, the dances, the trips (England,Spain, Morocco) and most of his classes and teachers were all amazing. Most of all his history teacher Mr. Hancock, and his drama teacher Mr. Burnett. While in Mr. Burnett's classes, Chad had the opportunity to write three plays, and perform in five, one of which his Drama Dept. took to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Festival in Scotland in 2006.
During high school Chad also Earned his Eagle Scout, won the NW Projections Guerrilla Film Festival with a group of friends, performed in several community theatre productions, traveled to New York City to act and model at the International Presentation of Performers, was cast in a television Pilot, acted in, wrote, directed, scored, edited, and produced a handful of films, four of which were feature length. And fervently honed his acting craft through classes at JRP Seattle, and with renowned acting coaches such as Kirk Baltz, and Gary Austin. Chad is attending New York Film Academy at Universal, in Los Angeles, CA.