Virginia Hankins
Official website of the modern day lady knight
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The Middle Ages Never Looked So Good...
Warrior. Actress. Stuntwoman. Knight.
Welcome to the official website of Virginia Hankins, the actress and stuntwoman who played Joan of Arc against William the Conquerer on Spike TV's hit show Deadliest Warrior Season 3 and was the first female knight in the 50 year history of the Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire .
Virginia is is a genuine all-American female fighter, archery stunt coordinator, mounted weapons trainer, jouster, female motorcycle rider, and professional lady knight soon to be seen on the upcoming weapons show Go West Trading. When you see her you see the real deal resulting from years of 4 or more hours of daily training, education, and dedication.
Far from the typical Hollywood actress, she carries an impressive dual major in engineering from the University of Southern California and has a hearty sense of civic duty that includes serving on scholarship committees, donating her time to police horse training programs, and mentoring young women on the importance of stewardship in their communities. As a third generation Girl Scout and Gold Award she is delighted to be celebrating the Girl Scout's 100th birthday in 2012.
She is descended from the ancient Celtic rulers, several European knights, an American Civil War cavalry commander and has been working with and training horses her entire life. She is one of a handful of professional female knights in the USA and is proud to continue carrying the banner of women warriors in the present day. Her skills include both mounted and dismounted weapons, archery, knives, cannon, crossbow, swords, quarterstaff, and many more.
Virginia Hankins is based in Los Angeles, California and is available for film, commercial, live action, print, and other opportunities both with and without horses. She has an uncanny resemblance to Merida from Disney / Pixar's upcoming film "Brave" and puts together archery stunt teams for live and filmed performances.
To learn more about her views on the importance of art, creativity, and civic duty please view this landmark hosting and interview showcase by The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library:
Welcome to the official website of Virginia Hankins, the actress and stuntwoman who played Joan of Arc against William the Conquerer on Spike TV's hit show Deadliest Warrior Season 3 and was the first female knight in the 50 year history of the Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire .
Virginia is is a genuine all-American female fighter, archery stunt coordinator, mounted weapons trainer, jouster, female motorcycle rider, and professional lady knight soon to be seen on the upcoming weapons show Go West Trading. When you see her you see the real deal resulting from years of 4 or more hours of daily training, education, and dedication.
Far from the typical Hollywood actress, she carries an impressive dual major in engineering from the University of Southern California and has a hearty sense of civic duty that includes serving on scholarship committees, donating her time to police horse training programs, and mentoring young women on the importance of stewardship in their communities. As a third generation Girl Scout and Gold Award she is delighted to be celebrating the Girl Scout's 100th birthday in 2012.
She is descended from the ancient Celtic rulers, several European knights, an American Civil War cavalry commander and has been working with and training horses her entire life. She is one of a handful of professional female knights in the USA and is proud to continue carrying the banner of women warriors in the present day. Her skills include both mounted and dismounted weapons, archery, knives, cannon, crossbow, swords, quarterstaff, and many more.
Virginia Hankins is based in Los Angeles, California and is available for film, commercial, live action, print, and other opportunities both with and without horses. She has an uncanny resemblance to Merida from Disney / Pixar's upcoming film "Brave" and puts together archery stunt teams for live and filmed performances.
To learn more about her views on the importance of art, creativity, and civic duty please view this landmark hosting and interview showcase by The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library:
Check out her work in this 12 minute sneak peak of Joan of Arc v. William the Conquerer.
