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Dan Inosanto

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Noted Filipino-American martial arts practitioner, who studied "jeet kune do" from fellow martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. Always seeking to improve his knowledge, Inosanto holds numerous belts in various martial arts including Asian, American & Brazilian disciplines such as Muay Thai, Pentjak Silat & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu... See full bio »

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in Stockton, California, USA
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Dan Inosanto and Bruce Lee on the set of "Game of Death". Dan Inosanto with his son Lance Inosanto on the set of 'The SENSEI' Dan Inosanto and daughter Diana Lee Inosanto at Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts for Photo Shoot Dan Inosanto and Bruce Lee for martial arts photo shot in Palos Verdes, California in the mid 1960's. Dan Inosanto with Bruce Lee, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and other JKD Students at the Los Angeles Chinatown School. (L to R) Co-Producer, Sal Baldomar, and Dan Inosanto with his daughter, Writer-Director-Actress, D. Lee Inosanto on the set of "THE SENSEI".
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2010 The Book of Eli (martial arts trainer - uncredited)
 
2008 Redbelt (fight choregrapher: knife fight)
 
2007 Big Stan (martial arts master instructor - as 'The Legend' Guru Dan Inosanto, stunt performer)
 
2001 Ticker (stunts - as Danny Inasanto)
 
1996 Escape from L.A. (stunts)
 
1987 Ohara (TV series) (stunt double: Pat Morita - 1 episode)
– Toshi (1987) (stunt double: Pat Morita)
 
1986 The A-Team (TV series) (stunts - 1 episode)
– Trial by Fire (1986) (stunts)
 
1986 MacGyver (TV series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
– The Assassin (1986) (stunt performer)
 
1986 Magnum, P.I. (TV series) (stunt double: Clyde Kusatsu - 1 episode)
– This Island Isn't Big Enough.... (1986) (stunt double: Clyde Kusatsu - uncredited)
 
1981 Quincy M.E. (TV series) (stunts - 1 episode)
– Jury Duty (1981) (stunts)
 
1966 The Green Hornet (TV series) (fight double: Mako - 1 episode)
– The Preying Mantis (1966) (fight double: Mako - uncredited)
 
Show ShowActor (9 titles)
2008 Redbelt
The Professor
 
2007 Big Stan
Prison Chef
 
2003 Brazilian Brawl (video)
Ruben
 
1991 Out for Justice
Sticks
 
1986 Big Trouble in Little China
Wing Kong Hatchet Man (as Daniel Inosanto)
 
1982 The Chieh Boxing Master (as Danny Inosanto)
 
1981 Sharky's Machine
Chin No. 1
 
1981 Skirmish
 
1978 The Game of Death
Pasqual (also archive footage) (as Danny Inosanto)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
2010 The Book of Eli (martial arts fight trainer - uncredited)
 
1982 CHiPs (TV series) (technical consultant: martial arts - 1 episode)
– Force Seven (1982) (technical consultant: martial arts)
 
Show ShowSelf (13 titles)
2012 The Bladed Hand: The Global Impact of the Filipino Martial Arts (documentary)
Interviewee
 
2012 I Am Bruce Lee (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Fight Science (TV documentary)
Himself - Martial Artist: Kali
 
2002 Modern Warriors (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Bruce Lee in G.O.D.: Shibôteki yûgi
Himself/Dan Pasqual
 
2000 Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (video documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Famous Families (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Lees: Action Speaks Louder (1999) … Himself
 
1998 Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts (video documentary)
Himself
 
1998 The Path of the Dragon (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1997 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Brandon Lee (1997) … Himself
 
1994 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon (1994) … Himself
 
1993 The Curse of the Dragon (documentary)
Himself
 
1976 The Warrior Within (documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
1977 Bruce Lee, the Legend (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1973 Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (documentary)
Pasqual [from "Game of Death"] (uncredited)
 

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Redbelt -- A fateful event leads to a job in the film business for top mixed-martial arts instructor Mike Terry. Though he refuses to participate in prize bouts, circumstances conspire to force him to consider entering such a competition. Brazilian Brawl -- Very low budget trailer for this fight film
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Personal Details

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1 Print Biography  | 3 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Danny Inasanto | 'The Legend' Guru Dan Inosanto | Daniel Inosanto | Danny Inosanto

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

We are all climbing different paths through the mountain of life, and we have all experienced much hardship and strife. There are many paths through the mountain of life, and some climbs can be felt like the point of a knife. Some paths are short and others are long, who can say which path is right or wrong... See more »

Trivia:

Foremost Student and Leading Protege of Bruce Lee. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo