Karim Phelps Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Career, Spouse, Nationality, Ethnicity

Karim Phelps, professionally known as Karim Phelps, is an American actor, stunt performer, stunt coordinator, producer, writer, and director. He is best known for his work on S.W.A.T., Mayor of Kingstown, The Terminal List, The Rookie, and numerous action films and television productions.

Before entering the entertainment industry, he was a professional wrestler who competed under the ring name K.J. Fury, later transitioning into a successful career as one of Hollywood’s respected stunt professionals.

Karim Phelps
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Karim Phelps
Born:	August 27, 1983 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Phelps
Occupation:	Actor, Stunt Performer, Stunt Coordinator, Producer, Writer, Director
Net Worth:	$1 million to $3 million

Early Life and Education

Karim Phelps was born on August 27, 1983, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He is of African-American heritage and was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Phelps. Information regarding his siblings and formal education has not been publicly disclosed.

Before pursuing a career in film and television, he competed as a professional wrestler under the ring name K.J. Fury, developing the athletic skills that later became the foundation of his stunt career. He eventually transitioned into Hollywood, where he established himself as both a stunt performer and actor.

Career

Karim Phelps began his entertainment career as a professional wrestler before moving into stunt work and acting. During the early stages of his career, he worked on independent productions while steadily building a reputation as a dependable stunt performer.

His expertise in fight choreography, stunt driving, and action sequences led to opportunities on major television series and feature films.

He has contributed stunt work to productions including Mayor of Kingstown, The Terminal List, S.W.A.T., The Rookie, Criminal Minds, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Michael.

As an actor, he has appeared in S.W.A.T., Blackmail, Lies and Murder, Secret Love Triangle, Picture Her Dead, Nemesis, and several independent films and short productions. In addition to acting and stunt performance, Phelps has worked as a stunt coordinator, producer, writer, and director, demonstrating his versatility across multiple areas of the entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kjphelps

Personal Life

Karim Phelps, 42 years old, is single. There are no verified public reports regarding any past relationships. There is no verified public information indicating that he has any children.

Information regarding his height has not been publicly verified. Outside of acting, he enjoys fitness, martial arts, stunt training, and mentoring aspiring stunt performers and actors.

Net Worth

Karim Phelps has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $3 million USD. His wealth comes from a diverse career in the entertainment industry as an actor, stunt performer, stunt coordinator, producer, writer, and director.

He has earned income through work on major television series, feature films, action choreography, stunt coordination, independent productions, and other entertainment-related projects.

Filmography

Selected Films

• Picture Her Dead (2023)
• Blackmail, Lies and Murder (2024)
• Burner (2025)
• Michael (2026) – Stunt Performer
• Mob Cops (2025) – Stunt Coordinator

Television

• Scrubs
• Lie to Me
• Eve
• Untold Stories of the E.R.
• S.W.A.T. (2022–2025)
• Mayor of Kingstown (2024)
• The Terminal List (2022)
• The Rookie (2023–2026)
• Criminal Minds (2025)
• The Lincoln Lawyer (2026)
• Nemesis (2026)

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