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Zoë Bell was born on November 17, 1978 in Waiheke Island, New Zealand and is credited as a taekwondo athlete, film actor and stunt performer. As of 2026, Zoë Bell is 47 years old. Schooling on record includes Selwyn College.
My Take
Zoe Bell is a personal hero of mine in the action world. A New Zealand stuntwoman who doubled Lucy Lawless on Xena and Uma Thurman on Kill Bill, she earned her stripes the hard way before Tarantino made her a star in her own right. That famous hood ride in Death Proof, where she's actually hanging off a speeding car, is one of the bravest stunts I've ever seen committed to film. I love that she's transitioned into acting, directing and producing while never losing that fearless physicality. She's a genuine pioneer for women in stunts, and the respect she commands is completely deserved.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zoë Bell
- Name (Japanese)
- ゾーイ・ベル
- Reading
- ぞーい・べる
- Born
- November 17, 1978 (age 47)
- Origin
- Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Occupation
- actor / taekwondo athlete / film actor / stunt performer / film director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
2. Background
- University
- Selwyn College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Zoë Bell born?
Born November 17, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Zoë Bell from?
Zoë Bell is from Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
What does Zoë Bell do?
Zoë Bell works as actor, taekwondo athlete, film actor, stunt performer, film director.
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