Taraja Ramsess with host Kalena Boller at his workshop in Atlanta.

Taraja Ramsess with host Kalena Boller at his workshop in Atlanta. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

You’ll find many people in the film and television industry who wear many hats. One of them is Taraja Ramsess. He has credits in the art and camera departments, and he does stunt work.

 

He met host Kalena Boller in his workshop in Atlanta, where he was preparing set pieces for Netflix's "Stanger Things." Taraja discusses his career in Georgia’s diversifying film industry, and he talks about juggling the demands of parenthood and Y’allywood.

 

Taraja Ramsess with his young daughter, Lulah, at his Atlanta workshop. Host Kalena Boller watches them.

Taraja Ramsess with his young daughter, Lulah, at his Atlanta workshop. Host Kalena Boller watches them. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Taraja Ramsess on set as a stuntman for CBS' MacGyver.

Taraja Ramsess on set as a stuntman for CBS' MacGyver.

Taraja Ramsess working as an on-set dresser for The Walking Dead.

Taraja Ramsess working as an on-set dresser for The Walking Dead.

Taraja Ramsess operating a camera on a set.

Taraja Ramsess operating a camera on a set.

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