Martial Artists In Movies: The Real Deal - Volume 18
by The_Phantom_Projectionist | created - 10 Oct 2016 | updated - 16 Oct 2017 | PublicThis is a list of legitimate martial artists appearing in movies, accompanied by the styles they practice(d), the recognition they've received for them, and individual trivia.
Qualifications:
- the performer must be an actual practitioner of a martial art; simply portraying martial artists in film, no matter how well or how often, is not enough
- the martial art(s) in question must be able to be identified and verified by a source other than hearsay
- individual accomplishments (e.g. tournaments won, belts held) must likewise be verifiable
- Mixed Martial Arts, Tai Chi, and weapons-based styles can only be credited if the person in question practices another style as well (I reserve the right to make exceptions)
- Kickboxing is considered a martial art
- Tae Bo, boxing, wrestling, and gymnastics are not considered martial arts
- styles incorporating firearms usage (e.g. Systema) are not considered
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I have begun crediting stunt performers for doubling others in fight scenes. I justify doing this for cases wherein the stunt performer is performing significant parts of the action themselves and is displayed on the screen as prominently or more than the actor or actress.
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NOTE: a lot of the trivia listed here did originally come from IMDb pages, but I've only included information I was able to verify from other sources as well.
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**Though I have done my utmost to ensure that all information below is factual and up-to-date, I may have made mistakes and therefore make no claims about this list's infallibility**
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Many, many thanks to ANIMESLOVERS for their contributions to this list. In addition to general research, entries 1-40 were all suggested by them.
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1. Isha Koppikar
Actress | Don
Coming from a Konkani-speaking Mangalorean family of learned academicians, Isha has herself completed a course in Life Sciences from Ruia College, and was born on September 19, 1976 in Bombay, India. She has a younger brother.
After completing her college course, she contested the 1995 Miss India ...
Tae Kwon Do (1st Dan)
Trivia: is also a women's self-defense instructor
Best seen in SHABRI
2. Shannon Lee
Actress | Blade
Shannon Emery Lee (born April 19, 1969) is an American actress, martial artist and businesswoman. She is the daughter of late martial arts film star Bruce Lee and retired martial arts teacher Linda Lee Cadwell, the granddaughter of Cantonese opera singer Lee Hoi-Chuen, and the younger sister of ...
Jeet Kune Do, Tae Kwon Do, Wushu, Kickboxing
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Richard Bustillo, Ted Wong, Tan Dao-Liang, Eric Chen, and Benny Urquidez
Best seen in ENTER THE EAGLES
3. Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Actress | Baazigar
Among very few actresses, Shilpa Shetty was nominated for her first film Baazigar (1993). The following year she delivered another blockbuster hit Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) where she starred with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. However, the proceeding years her movies failed to succeed at the ...
Shotokan Karate (4th Dan)
Trivia: also enjoys baseball, volleyball, and dancing
Best seen in BHALEVADIVI BASU
4. Tiger Shroff
Actor | War
Jai Hemant Shroff, known professionally as Tiger Shroff, is an Indian actor and martial artist. He began learning Wushu and Taekwondo at the age of four, taking inspiration from Bruce Lee.
Shroff studied at the American School of Bombay before pursuing his higher education. However, while pursuing ...
Tae Kwon Do (5th Dan [honorary]), Wushu
Trivia: has studied the martial arts since age 14
Best seen in A FLYING JATT
5. Saif Ali Khan
Actor | Kal Ho Naa Ho
Saif is the son of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, and Indian cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan.
Both his grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and father were professional cricketers. His mother, Sharmila Tagore, an actress within her own rights. He has two sisters, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan,...
Kickboxing
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Ziauddin Khatib
Best seen in REHNAA HAI TERRE DIL MEIN
6. Booboo Stewart
Actor | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Booboo Stewart was thrust into the spotlight with his winning the coveted role of Seth Clearwater in the The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) and reprising the role in both The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012). At age 10 Booboo began his...
Shotokan Karate, Kenpo, Fut Sau Kune Do (2-time TPA Champion)
Trivia: is a celebrity ambassador of the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Best seen in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
7. Scott Caan
Actor | Ocean's Eleven
Scott Caan is the son of tough guy actor James Caan. While it is obvious that he admires tough method actors like Marlon Brando and Sean Penn, Scott also has a strong egalitarian streak, evidenced by his reasoning for baring his body in films. He is quoted as saying that originally only the women ...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (black belt)
Trivia: has studied the martial arts for over 15 years
Best seen in HAWAII FIVE-O
8. Calista Carradine
Actress | Mata Hari
Calista Carradine was born on April 27, 1962 in Hampton, Virginia, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Mata Hari, The Killing Machine (1994) and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993).
Shaolin Kung Fu, Kickboxing
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Michael Dawson, Mike Vendrelle, Rob Moses, Kisu, and Mike Marshal
Best seen in KUNG FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES
9. Frank Grillo
Actor | The Grey
The oldest of three children, Frank Grillo was born in New York City, to an Italian-American family. He grew up in upstate New York, and got his first taste of acting in high school where he was in many plays. Frank was also a gifted athlete and his dream was to play sports professionally. Frank ...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Rickson Gracie
Best seen in WARRIOR
10. Neil Newbon
Actor | Stranded
Best known for playing Karl Heisenberg in Capcom's RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE and Elijah Kamski and Gavin Reed in Quantic Dream's DETROIT: BECOME HUMAN, Neil Newbon has been working in Performance Capture and Voice Over in games, television and films for over 14 years, appearing in over 100 properties.
...
HONORARY ENTRY
Wada-Ryu Karate, Kickboxing, Judo, Shaolin Kung Fu, Fu Jow Pai, She Quan, Crane Kung Fu, Sanjero
Trivia: also trains with the boken and nunchuka
11. Dylan Sprayberry
Actor | Teen Wolf
Native Texan Dylan Sprayberry, originally from Houston, began his acting career at the tender age of nine. After a move to Los Angeles and several television appearances, Dylan was cast as the Young Clark Kent in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel at the age of 13. Co-starring with Amy Adams, Michael ...
Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: also enjoys painting
Best seen in TEEN WOLF
12. Cam Caddell
Actress | Selfie
Cam Caddell is known for Selfie (2014), Theater aLIVE (2021) and Sins of the Father (2015).
Karate, Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Mike Chat, Tyler Weaver, and Kevin Kowalczik
Best seen in SINS OF THE FATHER
13. William Brent
Actor | You Again
William Brent was born in Palm Beach County, Florida, on October 15, 1995. He and his family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 2006. He quickly began his career working in television, film, and motion capture. Having trained in gymnastics and martial arts at a young age, William began doing his own ...
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: also enjoys surfing
Best seen in LAB RATS
14. Ivett Gonda
Stunts | The Flash
Ivett was born in Hungary in 1986 and moved to Canada as a young child. After not being attracted to other sports she tried, Ivett was introduced to taekwondo. By the age of 17, she had qualified for her first of two Olympic Games ('04, '08). Ivett competed in 6 World Championships, 4 Pan Am ...
Tae Kwon Do (4th Dan; Canada Open Gold & Bronze medalist; US Open Gold, Silver [2x] & Bronze [2x] medalist; Gyeong Ju Women's Open Bronze medalist; Korea Open Gold, Silver [2x] & Bronze medalist; Pan Am Games Gold & Bronze medalist; Pan Am Champion; University Games Bronze medalist; Dutch Open Gold medalist; Spanish Open Gold medalist; Common Wealth Champion; German Open Bronze medalist; European Championships Bronze medalist; World Grand Prix Silver & Bronze medalist; Turkish Open Bronze medalist; Canadian Olympic Team member), Hapkido, Aikido, Jeet Kune Do, Kickboxing, Kali
Trivia: was named MVP of the 2002 Junior National Championships and the 2006 Senior National Championships
Best seen in LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
15. Jade Xu
Actress | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Born in China, raised in Italy and living in the United States, Jade Xu is a 3-times Wushu / Kung Fu World Champion and aspiring actress who combines natural beauty, incredible talent and cultural diversity. Jade Xu started her rigorous training in the Chinese Martial Arts at the age of 6 under the...
Wushu (3-time WWC Champion; Olympic Tournament Gold & Silver medalist), Tai Chi (2-time European Gold medalist)
Trivia: is also a recipient of the FIWUK Best Athlete Award
Best seen in TAI CHI HERO
16. Sascha Raeburn
Actress | Lost in LA
Sascha Raeburn is an award winning Australian actress. Her web series, Lost in LA which she wrote, produced and directed received world wide recognition by picking up awards for Best Comedy Series, Best Writing and Best Leading Actress at the Los Angeles Web Series Festival and won the People's ...
Tae Kwon Do (1st Dan; AFC Gold medalist), Capoeira (blue/red belt), Wing Chun, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kumdo (orange belt)
Trivia: is self-taught in use of the bo, sai, and nunchukas
Best seen in NINJA GIRL PAYBACK
17. Julie Estelle
Actress | Serbuan maut 2: Berandal
Julie Estelle has two older sisters, her older sister Cathy Sharon is also an actress, Julie was born to a French father and Indonesian mother, she gained more fame after starring at Gareth Evans' The Raid movies, through that movies she attended international film festival such as Sundance Film ...
Silat
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Yayan Ruhian
Best seen in THE RAID 2
18. Heidi Germaine Schnappauf
Stunts | Blindspot
Heidi Germaine Schnappauf is known for Blindspot (2015), Mare of Easttown (2021) and Hocus Pocus 2 (2022).
Shorinji Kempo, Shorin-Ryu & Washin-Ryu Karate, Aikido, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Kobudo, Iaido
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Sensei Carl Long
Best seen in BLINDSPOT
19. Niharica Raizada
Actress | Sooryavanshi
Niharica Raizada is a Luxembourgish actress. She was crowned as Miss India UK 2010 and was runner-up at Miss India Worldwide 2010. She is the honorary cultural and arts ambassador between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Republic of India. She is a researcher by qualification and is trained in...
Shotokan Karate (brown belt), Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: has studied the martial arts since age 12
Best seen in WARRIOR SAVITRI
20. Maria Tran
Actress | Last King of the Cross
Maria Tran is an award-winning and multi-talented US-based, Vietnamese-Australian actor, filmmaker, and martial artist. She has worked in various mediums including film, TV, stage and fight action choreography. Her international film credits include Fist of the Dragon (2014), Death Mist, and Tracer...
Tae Kwon Do (WTF Champion), Shaolin Kung Fu, Vovinam
Trivia: is also the workshop facilitator and screen acting trainer of Dong Thanh Alliance Martial Arts
Best seen in ENTER THE DRAGON
21. Pim Bubear
Actress | The Asian Connection
Pim Bubear is known for The Asian Connection (2016), Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013) and Strike Back (2010).
Kenpo
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor
Best seen in THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS 2
22. Tae-Mi
Actress | Hilleo
Tae-Mi was born on April 23, 1990 in Namyangju, Korea. She is an actress, known for Healer (2014), The Kick (2011) and Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo (2017).
Tae Kwon Do (WTF Champion)
Trivia: is the public relations ambassador of the Pocheon World Taekwondo University
Best seen in THE KICK
23. Cecep Arif Rahman
Actor | John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
He is a respected Pencak Silat trainer who toured Europe and was one of the Pencak Silat fighters documented by European Pencak Silat website Saudara Kaum (France). He has a proficiency in the school of Silat Cimande and Panglipur Garut. On an interview with the Indonesian media, he said that he is...
Silat (Indonesian National Champion)
Trivia: is the former leader of the Himpunan Pencak Silat Panglipur school of Garut, West Java
Best seen in THE RAID 2
24. Livi Zheng
Producer | Insight
Livi Zheng is known for Insight (2021), Bali: Beats of Paradise (2018) and TAEYANG: Seed (2023).
Karate (US Open, Shorinryu Open & WSKFIT Champion)
Trivia: is a former member of the Washington State Karate Team
Best seen in BRUSH WITH DANGER
25. Zoe Zhang
Actress | Shi er shengxiao
Zoe Zhang is known for Chinese Zodiac (2012), Skiptrace (2016) and Jackie Chan Presents: Amnesia (2015).
Tae Kwon Do (Chinese National Champion; Chinese National Team member)
Trivia: is an alumnus of the Beijing Sport University
Best seen in CHINESE ZODIAC
26. Sharon Taylor
Actress | Bad Blood
Sharon Taylor was born and raised in Vancouver. She graduated from Simon Fraser University, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre. Sharon began her acting career working extensively in theatre for several years before crossing over to film and television.
Sharon's acting ...
Karate (2nd Dan)
Trivia: has studied the martial arts for over 15 years
Best seen in STARGATE: ATLANTIS
27. Alina Andrei
Stunts | Godzilla vs. Kong
Fell in love with the art of acting, sword-fighting, and stunts during her junior year at Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute) in Michigan while studying for her undergrad in Business Management and Marketing. For the last 18 years, she has been continuously ...
Tae Kwon Do, Wushu, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Savate
Trivia: is also trained in use of swords, the quarterstaff and bo staff, and the bullwhip
Best seen in BARE KNUCKLES
28. Miranda Kwok
Writer | The Cleaning Lady
Miranda Kwok is a writer-actor-producer best known as the Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer of the U.S. television series adaptation "The Cleaning Lady," based on the original Argentine series "La Chica Que Limpia." Produced by Warner Bros. and FOX Entertainment, Kwok developed "The ...
Wushu, Do Pi, Choy Lay Fut, Hung Gar, Kickboxing
Trivia: studies the martial arts under Eric and Paul Chan
Best seen in RIDE OR DIE
29. Preity G Zinta
Actress | Veer-Zaara
Preity Zinta shot to fame as the refreshing, cool, wet model in the Liril commercial. She also modeled for Perk and her dimpled smile won the hearts of millions. Preity never thought she would be an actress. Kapoor saw her in the Liril commercial and liked her so much that he instantly decided that...
Karate
Trivia: studied criminal psychology before pursuing an acting career
Best seen in LAKSHAYA
30. Tiger Hu Chen
Stunts | The Matrix Reloaded
Tiger Hu Chen was born on March 3, 1975 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. He is an actor, known for The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Man of Tai Chi (2013) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
Wushu (Chinese National Champion; Sichuan Team member)
Trivia: has studied the martial arts since age 18
Best seen in MAN OF TAI CHI
31. Philip Sahagun
Stunts | Day Shift
Philip Sahagun is an Actor and accomplished Teacher of the martial arts. He is the founder of K-Star Training Academy in Las Vegas and a former Martial Arts performer / choreographer for Cirque Du Soleil.
Beginning his martial arts training at an early age, Philip Sahagun is an accomplished martial ...
Kenpo, Kickboxing, Wushu, Luohan Quan, Liu He Men, Changquan
Trivia: is also a performer with Cirque du Soleil
Best seen in NINJITO
32. Seiji Sakaguchi
Actor | Forced Vengeance
Seiji Sakaguchi was born on February 17, 1942 in Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. He is a director and actor, known for Forced Vengeance (1982), NJPW 3 Days Battle (1990) and NJPW Crush the Super Heavy (1990).
Judo (7th Dan; WJC Bronze medalist; Tournoi de Paris Gold medalist; All-Japan Gold, Silver [2x] & Bronze medalist)
Trivia: is also a professional wrestler and 15-time champion
Best seen in FORCED VENGEANCE
33. Celina Jade
Actress | The Man with the Iron Fists
Celina Horan, professionally known as Celina Jade, is a Chinese American actress, model, singer/songwriter and martial artist most known for her work as "Shado" in the CW series Arrow. Jade's acting career started in Hong Kong in 2007. She was cast as the leading lady in her first film, Legendary ...
Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Wushu, Tai Chi
Trivia: also practices archery
Best seen in ARROW
34. Bao Xian Fei
Producer | Wolf
Bao Xian Fei is known for Wolf (2013), Rabat (2011) and Fighting Fish (2004).
Wushu (WWC Gold [3x], Siver [3x] & Bronze [2x] medalist; EWC Gold [8x] & Silver medalist)
Trivia: has studied the martial arts since age 4
Best seen in FIGHTING FISH
35. Emma Elmes
Actress | The Blazing Cannons
Emma Elmes is known for The Blazing Cannons (2017) and On the Ropes (2011).
Tang Soo Do, Karate, Judo, Kickboxing (US Open & Southern Open Champion; FSK, British Masters, Six Foot Series & WAKO Champion)
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor
Best seen in ON THE ROPES
36. Al Leong
Actor | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Asian American actor & stuntman has picked up a cult fan following based around his numerous appearances in high voltage action flicks from the mid-1980s onwards. Al nearly always turns up as a bad guy with his lean muscled physique, incredible agility, amazing martial arts skills, wispy black hair...
Northern Shaolin (World Silver Cup Champion), Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Kali
Trivia: initially worked on films as a grip, eventually graduating to larger roles when a director asked him to help choreograph a fight scene
Best seen in RAPID FIRE
37. Svitlana Zavialova
Actress | Milk & Water
Svitlana is a Ukrainian born actress and visionary performance artist. She is an International Kung Fu Champion and is known as Wu Woman for developing her own innovative Kung fu style inspired by the complexities of human consciousness translated into physical movement. She began her acting career...
Wushu (WWC Champion)
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor
Best seen in WARRIOR'S GATE
38. In-shik Hwang
Actor | Meng long guo jiang
Ing-Sik Whang is a Grandmaster of hapkido and a student of legendary hapkido Grandmaster Ji Han-jae (generally regarded as one of the two "fathers" of hapkido). For those who may be unaware, hapkido is a Korean martial art employing both grappling and striking techniques to disable an opponent.
To ...
Hapkido (10th Dan)
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor, and owner of the Eagle Hapkido Academy of Toronto
Best seen in HAPKIDO
39. Mariah Moore
Actress | Dirty Bomb
Mariah Moore is known for Dirty Bomb (2012) and Cabin Cast (2008).
Tae Kwon Do (1st Dan), Kyokushin Karate (2nd Dan; 10-time IHF Champion; 2-time Michigan Cup Champion; 3-time DDCC Champion; 3-time WWD Champion; Texas Open, Spirit of Detroit, GLKC & NAIKC Champion), Arnis Sikaran (28-time GSBA Champion; 34-time WEKAF Champion)
Trivia: is also a motivational speaker
Best seen in DIRTY BOMB
40. Megan Le
Actress | Medical Police
Megan is a film/television/stage actress, stunt performer and a writer/producer with Five Fingers Media. Most recently she recurs heavily as Agent Tran, the deadly villain in Netflix's new adventure comedy "Medical Police", the "Children's Hospital" spin off from David Wain and Rob Corddry. Other ...
Tae Kwon Do, Wushu, Kickboxing
Trivia: is also trained in fencing
Best seen in BATTLE B-BOY
41. Amitabh Bachchan
Actor | Black
Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, British India (present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India) to legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan & Teji Bachchan. He also has a brother named Ajitabh. He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a ...
Jeet Kune Do
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Chitah Yajness Shetty
Best seen in DEEWAR
42. Michael Nyqvist
Actor | Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Born Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist in Stockholm, Sweden, it wasn't until he was over a year old when he was finally adopted from the orphanage he had been given to. His father was a lawyer and his mother a writer. It wasn't until he had his first child that he decided to seek out his biological parents. ...
Sambo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trivia: also studies boxing
Best seen in JOHN WICK
43. Salman Khan
Actor | Sultan
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan was born on December 27, 1965, in Mumbai to legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, who penned many super-hits in the yesteryear's like Sholay (1975), Deewaar (1975), and Don (1978). Khan started his acting career by doing a supporting role in the movie Biwi Ho To Aisi (...
Kalaripayattu, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: has also studied wrestling
Best seen in SULTAN
44. Nikitin Dheer
Actor | Jodhaa Akbar
Nikitin Dheer was born on March 17, 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor, known for Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Chennai Express (2013) and Housefull 3 (2016). He has been married to Kratika Sengar since September 3, 2014.
Jeet Kune Do
Trivia: has also undergone Black Cat commando training
Best seen in MISSION ISTAANBUL
45. Fivel Stewart
Actress | Atypical
Fivel Stewart was born on November 4, 1996 in Beverly Hills, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Atypical (2017), Roar (2022) and Umma (2022).
Shotokan Karate, Kenpo (2-time TPA Champion)
Trivia: has studied the martial arts since age 7
Best seen in HANSEL & GRETEL: WARRIORS OF WITCHCRAFT
46. Nils Allen Stewart
Actor | Space Cowboys
Nils Allen Stewart is known for Space Cowboys (2000), The Scorpion King (2002) and The Mask (1994). He is married to Renee Steward. They have four children.
Kenpo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trivia: is a former professional wrestler
Best seen in BALLISTIC
47. Alex O'Loughlin
Actor | Hawaii Five-0
The Australian actor Alex O'Loughlin was born in August 1976.
Alex started out his film career in 2004, when he starred in Oyster Farmer (2004) as Jack Flange. The following year, he returned to the big screen as Michael Carter in Feed (2005), a movie that he also co-produced and helped write. Also ...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trivia: attends Egan Inoue's Grappling Unlimited Academy of Hawaii
Best seen in HAWAII FIVE-O
48. Mike Dawson
Stunts | Terminator Genisys
Michael Dawson (or often simply, "Mike" Dawson - as many of his friends refer to him) was born in Hawthorne, California and grew up in Southern California. Michael developed his chief interest of martial arts at an early age, an interest which has been since parlayed into a fairly diverse career in...
Praying Mantis Kung Fu
Trivia: has appeared in over 140 onscreen fights
Best seen in KUNG FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES
49. Raymond Chan
Stunts | Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Raymond Chan is known for Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), I, Robot (2004) and Elysium (2013).
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shaolin Kung Fu, Muay Thai
Trivia: has also studied boxing
Best seen in LAS VEGAS WARRIOR
50. Ming-Na Wen
Actress | Mulan
Ming-Na ("enlightenment") was born on the island of Macau, forty miles from Hong Kong. Her mother, Lin Chan Wen, divorced her father when Ming-Na was only a toddler. She has an older brother named Jonathan. After the divorce, they moved to Hong Kong where her mother became a nurse. There her mother...
Wushu
Trivia: is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University
Best seen in AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.
51. Mohammed J. Ali
Stunts | Glass
Mohammed J. Ali was born on August 14, 1985 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Glass (2019), Good Time (2017) and The Dead Don't Die (2019).
Tae Kwon Do, Wushu, Shaolin Kung Fu
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor
Best seen in BITE NITE
52. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Actress | Jodhaa Akbar
Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. This green-blue-eyed beauty appeared in advertisements for many prestigious firms; the ones that brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the Pepsi ad. Crowned Miss India 1994 runner-up, she was a...
Shito-Ryu Karate
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Master "Karate" Ramesh
Best seen in ENTHIRAN
53. Ryan Pinkston
Actor | Young Rock
Ryan Pinkston was born on February 8, 1988 in Silver Spring, Maryland to parents Linda and Mark. He studied karate from age 4 and by 9 had earned his second degree in Wushu and first degree in Tae Kwon Do. He holds World Titles in the United States, France, Canada, and Central America, including ...
Tae Kwon Do (1st Dan; NASKA Champion), Wushu
Trivia: won his first world title at age 12
Best seen in SPY KIDS 3D
54. Sharon Stone
Actress | Basic Instinct
Sharon Stone was born and raised in Meadville, a small town in Pennsylvania. Her strict father was a factory worker, and her mother was a homemaker. She was the second of four children. At the age of 15, she studied in Saegertown High School, Pennsylvania, and at that same age, entered Edinboro ...
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Jhoon Rhee
Best seen in TOTAL RECALL
55. Catherine Bell
Actress | Bruce Almighty
Catherine was born in London, but she moved to California with her Iranian mother at the age of two. Her mother still acts as her personal assistant. As a girl, she acted in various TV advertisements. She went to UCLA to study biology/ pre-medicine, but she dropped out to become a model in Japan. ...
Kickboxing
Trivia: also enjoys marksmanship
Best seen in JAG
56. Suniel Shetty
Actor | Main Hoon Na
Sunil V. Shetty was born on August 11, 1961 in Mulki to Veerapa Shetty and Mrs. Shetty. He is an Indian actor, film producer and action artist who is fondly called as Anna. He made his debut in 1992 with Balwaan (1992), which was not a major hit. Yet his great acting skills got noticed. For two ...
Judo, Kickboxing
Trivia: is also the captain of the Mumbai Heroes cricket team
Best seen in JUDGE MUJIRIM
57. Salim Ghouse
Actor | Vettaikaaran
Alumnus, The Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
Theatre: English Actor / Director / Mentor / Writer / Designer: The Phoenix Players Mumbai since 1984
International Theatre Festivals: "Troubadour", a solo play, based on the writings of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi at Edinburgh [2004] Dublin [2005] ...
Goju-Ryu Karate, Kalaripayattu
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor
Best seen in KOYLA
58. Master Toddy
Actor | Sword of Honor
Master Toddy was born in Bangkok, Thailand. He is known for Sword of Honor (1996), My Morphing Life (2014) and Fight Girls (2006).
Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor, having trained Gina Carano, Randy Couture, Stephan Bonnar, Chuck Liddel, and Dale Cook, among others
Best seen in THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN
59. Terence J. Rotolo
Stunts | The Rundown
Terence J. Rotolo was born on May 18, 1966. He is an actor, known for The Rundown (2003), Dead Rising (2006) and The Scorpion King (2002).
Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Kendo, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: also practices archery and marksmanship
Best seen in MASKED RIDER
60. Josie Murray
Actress | Decommissioned
Josie Murray is known for Decommissioned (2016), WingWoman (2016) and Too School for Cool (2014).
Muay Thai
Trivia: also enjoys long boarding, volleyball, and swimming
Best seen in KILL FACTOR
61. Inga Van Ardenn
Actress | The Adventures of Superseven
Inga Van Ardenn is known for The Adventures of Superseven (2011), Crossing Shadows (2015) and Lockhart: Unleashing the Talisman (2016).
Tae Kwon Do (5th Dan; 5-time European Champion), Kickboxing
Trivia: is the director of the Belgium National Taekwondo Demonstration Team
Best seen in THE MARTIAL ARTS KID
62. Thomas 'LaPuppet' Carroll
Actor | Force Four
Thomas 'LaPuppet' Carroll was born on February 7, 1938 in South Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Force Four (1975), Challenge (1974) and Angel with a Kick (2005). He was married to Carroll-LaPuppet, Mary. He died on March 20, 1999 in the USA.
Jujitsu, Shotokan Karate (8th Dan; All-American, Canadian International, Greater New York Metropolitan & Boston Invitational Champion; USA Karate & Black Belt Hall of Fame entry)
Trivia: was the founder of the Ronin Shotokan Karate-Do Dojo of New York City
Best seen in ANGEL WITH A KICK
63. Gary Quay
Actor | Tomorrow, When the War Began
Gary Quay is known for Tomorrow, When the War Began (2010), Stealth (2005) and Nekrotronic (2018).
Karate, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Muay Thai
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor, affiliated with Black Lotus Martial Arts Association
Best seen in DRAGON MASTER
64. Cha-Lee Yoon
Stunts | Skyfall
Cha-Lee Yoon is known for Skyfall (2012), The Matrix Resurrections (2021) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: has studied the martial arts since age 3
Best seen in ONE MILLION K(L)ICKS
Tae Kwon Do (Dong-A University Champion)
Trivia: is a member of the Kyunghee University Taekwondo Department
Best seen in THE KICK
66. David Torok
Actor | Knights of the Zodiac
David Torok is a German born actor, fight choreographer and martial arts champion based in the United States.
He started his Martial Arts training at the age of nine which eventually formed the basis for his artistic work within the entertainment industry. Since then he has worked with some of the ...
Shaolin Kung Fu, Wushu
Trivia: is the coach of the Berlin Wushu Team
Best seen in CHINESE ZODIAC
67. Steve Coleman
Stunts | Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Steve Coleman was born in Kettering, England in 1981 (full name Steven Roy Coleman). His primary discipline is Wushu in which has been British and European Wushu Champion, and World Chin Woo Champion. Steve began his career in 1999 appearing in the music video Elvis Presley Vs JXL "A Little Less ...
Shotokan Karate, Kickboxing, Sanshou, Chin Woo (2-time CWWC Champion), Wushu (13-time British National Champion; British National Team member)
Trivia: is also a personal trainer
Best seen in ON THE ROPES
68. Brett Chan
Stunts | Warrior
Brett Chan is known for Warrior (2019), Marco Polo (2014) and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010).
Shotokan Karate (7th Dan), Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, Kali
Trivia: is also a personal trainer and sports massage therapist
Best seen in BLADE: TRINITY
69. Manny Ayala
Stunts | Sabotage
Manny Ayala is known for Sabotage (2014), John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) and Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Escrima, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: is also trained in usage of guns, knives, Nunchakus, and swords
Best seen in THE NINJA WAY
70. Wolf Ryman
Actor | Turner & Hooch
Wolf was born in Calgary,Alberta moving to Toronto in 2007 to pursue acting.
During that time he also got into stunts due to his martial arts background.
He has been practicing jiujitsu and muay thai since 2002. He also has trained in kali,kung-fu,Cuban boxing, and Japanese jujitsu to name a few.
He ...
Jujitsu, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kali
Trivia: is a former football player, having played for the Calgary Colts during the 2003 season
Best seen in FIGHT
71. Alan Delabie
Actor | Shepherd Code
Alan Delabie was born in France in the early 70s and has always been passionate about cinema since his childhood. He discovered Bruce Lee's martial arts films through his older brother, and then explored the horror genre. However, it is towards martial arts that he made his first steps, practicing ...
Karate
Trivia: studied the martial arts under William Delval and Claude Goetz
Best seen in ANATOMY OF AN ANTI-HERO
72. Matt Berberi
Stunts | Infinite
Matt Berberi was born on September 23, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Infinite (2021), Westworld (2016) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Capoeira, Judo, Aikido, Wushu, Kendo
Trivia: also practices Greco-Roman wrestling
Best seen in INTO THE BADLANDS
73. Hugh Cha
Producer | Deep
Hugh Cha was born in Incheon, South Korea and is an actor, singer and dancer who started his career as a professional break dancer or 'bboy' in college. He graduated with a Music Dance Theater degree at Brigham Young University, and studied Theater and English Literature in London. Cha received his...
Wushu, Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, Karate
Trivia: has also been trained in military combat
Best seen in THE DESTINED KING
74. Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan
Actor | Yip Man 4
Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan was born on August 1, 1975 in Hong Kong. He is an actor, known for Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019), Kung Fu Hustle (2004) and Ip Man 3 (2015).
Jeet Kune Do
Trivia: is bilingual, speaking both Mandarin and Cantonese
Best seen in THE LEGEND OF BRUCE LEE
75. Demetrius Angelo
Director | 3 X Harder: My Man's and 'Em
Demetrius Angelo, born in our Nation's Capital in the 1960's among the residue of the Civil Rights Movement. During this time, his father was one of the first Blacks to integrate the Washington D.C Metropolitan Police Department which meant "Trouble" was not an option . In 1973, Demetrius began ...
Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Arnis, Kali, Kobudo
Trivia: is also an instructor at the NYC Action Actors Academy
Best seen in 3 X HARDER
76. Carmine Downey
Stunts | Fair Fight: DC Tribute
Carmine Downy is one of the foremost experts in close quarters unarmed and blade combatives. He served as a U.S. Army Special Forces "Green Beret" on an Elite H.A.L.O. team; then a career as a Tactical Team member for the Federal Government. He holds Instructor credentials in U.S. Army H2H Combat; ...
Sanshou, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Karate, Jujitsu, Judo, Kobudo, Kendo, Escrima
Trivia: is a former U.S. Army Green Beret and combat instructor
Best seen in FAIR FIGHT: DC TRIBUTE
77. Kevin Barile
Stunts | Agent Red 2
Kevin Barile is known for Agent Red 2 (2023), Breaking Out (2010) and The Bourne Elimination (2015).
Wushu
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor, and teaches at the Shaolin Wushu Center of West Los Angeles
Best seen in SAMURAI COP 2
78. Chucky Currie
Actor | Enter the Tiger
Chucky Currie is known for Enter the Tiger (2012), Shadow Recruit: The Canadian Connection and Cyber-Tracker 2 (1995).
Tae Kwon Do (WTC & US National Champion; Battle of Atlanta, USA Top Ten Nationals, Long Beach International, West Coast Nationals, LA Open & Hollywood Action Contest Champion; Masters Hall of Fame entry)
Trivia: is one of the fastest kickers in the U.S., with a wheel kick timed at 76 MPH
Best seen in ENTER THE TIGER
79. Dan Chupong
Stunts | Monster Hunter
Dan Chupong was born on March 23, 1981 in Kalasin Province, Thailand. He is an actor, known for Monster Hunter (2020), Ong Bak 2 (2008) and Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003).
Muay Thai
Trivia: also practices gymnastics
Best seen in BORN TO FIGHT
80. Federico Berte
Stunts | Cabrini
Federico Berte is known for Cabrini (2024), Cobra Kai (2018) and Insidious: The Red Door (2023).
Wushu, Kobudo
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor, teaching at the Dragons Martial Arts school of West Hills, CA
Best seen in FRONTAL LOBE
81. Igor Zhizhikin
Actor | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Igor Jijikine is a Russian-American actor best known for his powerful scenes opposite Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).
He was born Igor Zhizhikin, in 1965, in Russia. Young Igor was fond of movies and acting; he was also a good sportsmen. He attended the ...
Sambo
Trivia: is a veteran of the Soviet Union's Red Army
Best seen in INDIANA JONES & THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
82. Chi Ling Chiu
Actor | Kung fu
Chiu Chi-ling (born 1943) is a martial artist and actor who appears mostly in Kung Fu style movies produced in Hong Kong. He also teaches Hung Gar Kung Fu at Chiu Chi-ling Hung Gar Kung Fu Association, a San Francisco-based martial arts school he founded, and at the old Chiu Family Kwoon in Hong ...
Hung Gar
Trivia: is the founder of the Chiu Chi Ling Hung Gar Kung Fu Association
Best seen in KUNG FU HUSTLE
83. Craig Robert Bruss
Actor | The Match-Stick Flame 2: Lunada Bay
Craig Robert Bruss was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Match-Stick Flame 2: Lunada Bay (2023), The Match-Stick Flame (2020) and The Match-Stick Flame Prologue (2019).
Tae Kwon Do, San Soo, Jeet Kune Do, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: studies the martial arts under Dan Inosanto
Best seen in in SAMURAI COP 2
84. David Sakurai
Actor | Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
David Ken Sakurai Bo, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. His Eurasian heritage, has through the years brought his work around the globe, across cultures - through Europe, Asia and the U.S. David first became known to international audiences for his performance in Károly Ujj Mészáros' fantasy noir ...
Muay Thai
Trivia: is tri-lingual, speaking Danish, English, and Japanese
Best seen in ECHOES OF A RONIN
85. Shuny Bee
Actor | Fight of Fury
Shuny Bee is known for Fight of Fury (2020), Gorkha Protector (2012) and Janbaaz (1986).
Tae Kwon Do (7th Dan; Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors entry), Jeet Kune Do, Kali
Trivia: is the president of the World United Taekwondo Association
Best seen in JANBAAZ
86. D.Y. Sao
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
D.Y.'s martial arts experience and talent allowed him to transition to the Hollywood film industry as a stuntman and martial arts expert coaching lead actor Simu Liu for Marvel's Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), while sharpening his acting skills in a number of projects including a...
Wushu (US National Champion; US National Team member)
Trivia: is a member of the Kung Fu Heroes demonstration team
Best seen in WAR MACHINE
87. Tadao Yasuda
Self | NJPW Samurai TV
HONORARY ENTRY
Sumo (record: 418-459-4), Mixed Martial Arts (record: 2-4)
Trivia: is also a professional wrestler and 3-time champion with HUSTLE and NJPW
88. Mark Strange
Stunts | Yip Man 4
Mark Strange, the highly decorated British film actor and martial artist, recently played one of the lead roles in the global action-horror film Redcon-1. The award winning movie received a theatrical release and a global release including a Netflix and Amazon Prime release and across many US ...
Sanshou (British National Champion), Chin Woo (British National Champion), Wing Chun, Tai Chi
Trivia: is the founder of the Leyland Martial Arts Academy
Best seen in UNDERGROUND
89. Joe Hallett
Actor | Shepherd Code
Joseph James Hallett was born on August 16th 1991 in Yeovil, Somerset, England. At the age of 7 years old he took up training in Martial Arts predominantly Freestyle Kickboxing. After his first class in this combat sport he never looked back. He started travelling the country entering numerous ...
Kickboxing (3-time WAKO Champion; WPKA Champion)
Trivia: is the founder of the Team Resurrection performance group
Best seen in GREEN STREET 3
Kickboxing, Wing Chun, Wushu
Trivia: is also trained in the use of the saber, spear, katana, staff, and bow
Best seen in DRAGONBALL Z: THE SAIYAN SAGA
91. David Cheung
Stunts | Barbie
David Cheung is a British actor and stunt performer currently appearing in Barbie The Movie as the first Asian casted Beach Ken stuntman. He is also known as West2 in the first three episodes of Star War's Andor.
David Cheung has performed alongside Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rowan Atkinson as well ...
Capoeira
Trivia: also practices boxing
Best seen in DRAGONBALL Z: THE SAIYAN SAGA
92. Laur Allen
Actress | The Young and the Restless
Laur Allen is a multi-ethnic Los Angeles native who made her network TV debut as the recurring character "Juliet Helton" on CBS's "The Young and the Restless." She has worked alongside Lindsay Wagner, French Stewart, Amanda Righetti, Archie Kao, and Lisa Blake Richards in recent projects ranging ...
Kickboxing
Trivia: is also a trained sniper and tactical shooter
Best seen in BLACK TIGER
93. Katalena Mermelstein
Writer | They Seek Him Here
With a strong background in stage combat and martial arts and a flair for tough, edgy characters, this fearless actress is ready to take on the most dynamic and challenging characters. Jessica is a 5'2" deadpan dynamo and can handle anything you throw at her, with ten feet of personality rolled ...
Tai Shing Pek War
Trivia: is also trained in use of the broadsword
Best seen in KILL BILL: ORIGINS
Jeet Kune Do, Escrima
Trivia: has developed and instructed combat courses for the U.S. Green Berets
Best seen in CYBORG
Tae Kwon Do (6th Dan; WAKO Gold [3x] & Bronze [2x] medalist; NASKA & Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Champion; Team Paul Mitchell member; Ocean State Grand Nationals Hall of Fame entry)
Trivia: is the owner and chief instructor of the Boston Tae Kwon Do Academy in Randolph, Massachusetts
Best seen in WMAC MASTERS
96. Chris Evans
Actor | The Avengers
Christopher Robert Evans is an American actor, film producer, and director. Evans began his acting career in typical fashion: performing in school productions and community theatre.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Lisa (Capuano), who worked at the Concord Youth Theatre, and G. ...
Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trivia: also studies boxing
Best seen in CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER
97. James Logan
Actor | Undying
James Logan has worked professionally in film and television for over 25 years. James works as both an actor and a stuntman, but his weapon of choice has always been directing. As such, James recently wrote and directed his first feature film, the SAG Ultra Low Budget horror film 'Undying'.
You may ...
Jujitsu, Judo
Trivia: also trains with swords, the staff, and nunchaku
Best seen in PHENOM
98. Lewis Tan
Actor | Mortal Kombat
Lewis Tan is a half Chinese half English, film, television and theatre actor. He played as the series regular Gaius Chau on season three of AMC's "Into The Badlands" ; Lu Xin Lee on Netflix's first Asian American original series "Wu Assassins" and many films including the record breaking Marvel ...
Muay Thai
Trivia: also trains with the sword and nunchaku
Best seen in IRON FIST
99. James Adam Lim
Actor | The Equalizer
James was born in Dallas, Texas to parents of Korean heritage. He has an older brother in New York City. James grew up in Plano, Texas where he excelled in Tae Kwon Do and football. After his junior year of nursing school at Baylor University, he caught the acting bug through community theater. He ...
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: (?)
Best seen in STREET FIGHTER HIGH
100. Yarett Harper
Stunts | Scandal
Yarett Harper was born in Venice Beach, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Scandal (2012), S.W.A.T. (2017) and The Rookie (2018).
Kickboxing, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: also practices Greco-Roman wrestling
Best seen in THE ART OF FIGHTING
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