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Wake of Death (2004) -- After his wife is brutally murdered, an ex-cop wages war against the Chinese triads.
The Three Musketeers (1993) -- Open-ended Trailer from Walt Disney
Surf Ninjas (1993) -- US Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tri Star
Tango & Cash (1989) -- Two cops are framed and must clear their names.
Surf Ninjas (1993) -- US Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tri Star

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Mini Biography:
Phil Tan was born in Singapore where he spent his childhood and then at... more
Trivia:
He went to the University of New York and majored in Economics. more
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Alternate Names:
Phillip Tan | Phil Tan | Philip Tann

Filmography

Actor:
  1. "Californication" .... Kim (1 episode, 2009)
        - Dogtown (2009) TV episode .... Kim
  2. Sledge: The Untold Story (2005) .... Acting Student 2
    ... aka Confessions of an Action Star (USA: new title)
  3. No Rules (2005) .... Hino
  4. Wake of Death (2004) .... Han
    ... aka L'empreinte de la mort (France)
  5. Timecop: The Berlin Decision (2003) (V) .... Chinese Waiter
    ... aka Timecop 2 (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision (Australia)
  6. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002) .... Grilled Face Fighter
    ... aka Kung Pow! Enter the Fist (USA: video box title)
  7. The Learning Curve (2001) (as Phillip Tan) .... Federal Agent #3
    ... aka Dangerous Seduction (Australia: video title)
  8. "Alias" .... Taiwanese Security Officer (1 episode, 2001)
        - Truth Be Told (2001) TV episode .... Taiwanese Security Officer
  9. Planet of the Apes (2001) .... 2nd Ape Teenager/Gossiping Male Ape
  10. Big Momma's House (2000) .... Kang
    ... aka Big Mamas Haus (Germany)
  11. Chain of Command (2000) .... Wu

  12. Bangkok - Ein Mädchen verschwindet (1999) (TV) .... John Woo
  13. "Two of a Kind" .... Sensei (1 episode, 1999)
        - Carrie Moves In (1999) TV episode .... Sensei
  14. Sugar Town (1999) (as Phillip Tan) .... Karate Instructor
  15. Perfect Assassins (1998) (TV) .... Sensei Assassin
    ... aka A Breed Apart (UK)
  16. "Martial Law" (1 episode, 1998)
        - Shanghai Express (1998) TV episode
  17. "Sliders" .... Asian Man (1 episode, 1998)
        - California Reich (1998) TV episode .... Asian Man
  18. Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) .... Waiter
    ... aka Lethal 4 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  19. Nuclear Strike (1997) (VG) .... Hwong
  20. City of Industry (1997) .... Jimmie
  21. Bloodsport 2 (1996) .... John
    ... aka Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
  22. The Assault (1996) .... Patch
  23. Congo (1995) .... Gorilla
  24. Deadly Target (1994/I) .... Han
    ... aka Fire Zone
  25. "SeaQuest DSV" .... Commando (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka SeaQuest 2032 (USA: new title)
        - Nothing But the Truth (1994) TV episode .... Commando
  26. The Three Musketeers (1993) .... Parker
  27. The Criminal Mind (1993) .... Wing
  28. Surf Ninjas (1993) .... Captain Ming
    ... aka Surf Ninjas of the South China Sea (Australia)
    ... aka Surf Warriors
  29. "Danger Theatre" .... Ninja (1 episode, 1993)
        - Lethal Luau (1993) TV episode .... Ninja
  30. Mission of Justice (1992/I) .... Drug Dealer #2
    ... aka Martial Law III (USA: alternative title)
  31. "Raven" .... Young Black Dragon Warrior (1 episode, 1992)
        - Prey (1992) TV episode .... Young Black Dragon Warrior
  32. Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) .... Tanaka
  33. Martial Law (1991) (V) .... Wu Han
  34. The Perfect Weapon (1991) .... Desk Guard
  35. China Cry: A True Story (1990) .... Colonel Cheng

  36. Tango & Cash (1989) .... Chinese Gunman
  37. Batman (1989) .... Goon
  38. "The Bill" .... Oriental (1 episode, 1988)
        - Good Will Visit (1988) TV episode .... Oriental
  39. Vroom (1988) .... Shane
  40. Grand Larceny (1987) .... Shomin
  41. Shanghai Surprise (1986) .... Ship's Officer
    ... aka Shanghai Express (Australia)
  42. Underworld (1985) .... Tung
    ... aka Transmutations (USA)
  43. "Albion Market" .... Lam Quoc Hoa (1 episode, 1985)
        - Episode #1.2 (1985) TV episode .... Lam Quoc Hoa
  44. Return to Oz (1985) .... Wheeler
  45. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) (as Philip Tann) .... Chief Henchman
  46. Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) .... Primate Sequences
  47. "Charlie" (1984) TV mini-series .... First Yacht Crewman
  48. "Doctor Who" .... Chinaman (3 episodes, 1982)
        - Four to Doomsday: Part 4 (1982) TV episode (uncredited) .... Chinaman
        - Four to Doomsday: Part 3 (1982) TV episode (uncredited) .... Chinaman
        - Four to Doomsday: Part 2 (1982) TV episode (uncredited) .... Chinaman
  49. Privates on Parade (1982) .... Lee
  50. "The Chinese Detective" .... Chinese Villain (1 episode, 1981)
        - Washing (1981) TV episode .... Chinese Villain
  51. The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980) .... Dacoit
Stunts:
  1. Inception (2010) (post-production) (stunts)
    ... aka Inception: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)

  2. Kurbaan (2009) (stunt director)
  3. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009) (stunt double)
  4. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) (stunts)
    ... aka Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (IMAX DMR version) (Hong Kong: English title: IMAX version)
    ... aka Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  5. The Hangover (2009) (stunts)
    ... aka Hangover (Germany)
  6. Crank: High Voltage (2009) (stunts)
    ... aka Crank 2 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Crank: High Voltage - Fully Charged (Australia: DVD title)
    ... aka High Voltage (Singapore: English title)
  7. Hancock (2008) (stunts)
    ... aka Hidden from Earth (Philippines: English title: review title)
  8. Speed Racer (2008) (ninja stunts) (as Phillip Tan)
    ... aka Speed Racer (Germany)
    ... aka Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  9. Superhero Movie (2008) (stunts)
  10. Rush Hour 3 (2007) (stunts)
  11. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) (stunts)
    ... aka P.O.T.C. 3 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Pirates 3 (USA: informal short title)
  12. Disturbia (2007) (stunts)
  13. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) (stunts)
    ... aka P.O.T.C. 2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Pirates 2 (USA: informal short title)
  14. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) (stunts)
  15. Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) (stunts) (uncredited)
  16. 7 Seconds (2005) (V) (stunts)
  17. Wake of Death (2004) (stunts) (uncredited)
    ... aka L'empreinte de la mort (France)
  18. Land of Plenty (2004) (stunt coordinator)
  19. El padrino (2004) (stunt coordinator) (as Phil Tan)
    ... aka El padrino: The Latin Godfather (USA: DVD title)
  20. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) (stunts)
    ... aka Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Die Wiege des Lebens (Germany)
  21. Minority Report (2002) (stunts)
  22. Windtalkers (2002) (stunts)
  23. Corky Romano (2001) (stunts)
    ... aka Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent (USA: complete title)
    ... aka Who Is Corky Romano? (USA: promotional title)
  24. Guardian (2001) (stunt coordinator)
  25. Pearl Harbor (2001) (stunts)
    ... aka Pearl Harbour (UK: promotional title)
  26. Firetrap (2001) (stunts)
  27. Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth (2000) (V) (assistant stunt coordinator)

  28. The Omega Code (1999) (stunts)
  29. Wild Wild West (1999) (stunt coordinator)
  30. Road Rash 3-D (1998) (VG) (stunt coordinator)
  31. Almost Heroes (1998) (stunts)
  32. Star Kid (1997) (stunts) (as Phil Tan)
  33. Orgazmo (1997) (stunt coordinator)
  34. "Family Matters" (stunt coordinator) (3 episodes, 1995-1996)
        - Karate Kids (1996) TV episode (stunt coordinator)
        - Random Acts of Science (1996) TV episode (stunt coordinator)
        - The Substitute Son (1995) TV episode (stunt coordinator)
  35. Bloodsport 2 (1996) (stunt coordinator)
    ... aka Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
  36. Space Marines (1996) (stunts)
  37. Till the End of the Night (1995) (stunts)
  38. Vanishing Son IV (1994) (TV) (stunts) (as Phillip Tan)
  39. Vanishing Son III (1994) (TV) (stunts)
  40. The Shadow (1994) (stunts)
  41. Vanishing Son (1994) (TV) (stunts)
  42. Demolition Man (1993) (stunts)
  43. Surf Ninjas (1993) (stunt coordinator)
    ... aka Surf Ninjas of the South China Sea (Australia)
    ... aka Surf Warriors
  44. Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) (stunts)
    ... aka Hot Shots! 2 (Australia)
  45. Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) (stunt player)
    ... aka National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (USA: complete title)
  46. Martial Law (1991) (V) (stunt coordinator)

  47. Willow (1988) (stunts)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) (fight choreographer)
    ... aka Ballistic (Germany)

  2. George of the Jungle (1997) (gorilla suit performer)
  3. True Vengeance (1997) (V) (martial arts coordinator)
    ... aka Truth or Consequences (Europe: English title)
  4. Bloodsport 2 (1996) (fight choreographer)
    ... aka Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
  5. Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) (fight choreographer)

  6. Tango & Cash (1989) (technical advisor) (as Phillip Tan)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. El padrino (2004) (second unit director)
    ... aka El padrino: The Latin Godfather (USA: DVD title)

  2. Bangkok - Ein Mädchen verschwindet (1999) (TV) (second unit director)
  3. Orgazmo (1997) (second unit director)
  4. Perfect Target (1997) (second unit director)
  5. Bloodsport 2 (1996) (second unit director)
    ... aka Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
Archive Footage:
  1. "Martial Law"
        - Painted Faces (1999) TV episode


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