Martial Artists In Movies: The Real Deal - Volume 11
by The_Phantom_Projectionist | created - 30 Mar 2014 | updated - 28 Mar 2016 | 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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1. Jade Quon
Stunts | Transformers: The Last Knight
Jade Quon is known for her work on Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), The Last Airbender (2010) and The Hunger Games (2012).
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: studied stuntwork at the WIF Stunt Clinic
Best seen in BLACK COBRA
2. Jino Kang
Writer | Fist 2 Fist 2: Weapon of Choice
Jino Kang is a writer and director, known for Fist 2 Fist 2: Weapon of Choice (2014), Fist 2 Fist (2011) and Blade Warrior (2001).
Hapkido (7th Dan; Interstate National Champion; All California Dynamic Open Silver medalist; Masters Hall of Fame entry), Hapki-Jitsu (founder), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (purple belt), Kyokushin Karate (1st Dan), Tae Kwon Do (1st Dan), Aikido, Judo, Muay Thai, Escrima, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: is the founder of the International Hapkido Association
Best seen in FIST 2 FIST
3. Cheryl Quiacos
Stunts | The Day After Tomorrow
Cheryl Quiacos is known for her work on The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Pacific Rim (2013) and Repo Men (2010).
Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: is a member of the Canadian Novice National Gymnastics Team
Best seen in RELIC HUNTER
4. Caryn Mower
Stunts | Vacancy
Caryn Mower was born on August 21, 1965 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. She is known for her work on Vacancy (2007), After Earth (2013) and Poseidon (2006).
Karate, Jujitsu
Trivia: is the winner of the first all-female BATTLE DOME competition
Best seen in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
5. Alisa Hensley
Stunts | Destroyer
Alisa Hensley is known for her work doubling Nicole Kidman (Destroyer, The Secret in Their Eyes), Elizabeth Debicki (Cloverfield Movie, Widows), Charlize Theron (A Million Ways to Die in the West), Yvonne Strahovski (Chuck), Jane Lynch (Glee, Angel From Hell), Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3, Lethal ...
Jujitsu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: was named one of the 20 fittest women of all time by "Muscle & Fitness" and "Hers" magazine
Best seen in CHUCK
6. Jane Oshita
Stunts | Captain America: Civil War
Jane Oshita is known for her work on Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018) and The 5th Wave (2016).
White Lotus Kung Fu, Tai Chi
Trivia: is also a professional dancer
Best seen in ATOMIC SAMURAI
7. James Mark
Stunts | Jumper
James Mark is known for his work on Jumper (2008), Pacific Rim (2013) and Repo Men (2010).
Tae Kwon Do (1st Dan), Karate, Ninjutsu, Wushu
Trivia: is also a competitive gymnast
Best seen in SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD
8. Chris Mark
Stunts | Kill Order
Chris is a Canadian actor, martial artist, stunt performer and fight choreographer known for his role as District 5 Tribute in The Hunger Games (2012) and David Lee in Kill Order (2018).
Chris is an expert martial artist who has attained his 5th dan black belt in Taekwondo. He is diversely trained ...
Tae Kwon Do (3rd Dan), Goshin-Jutsu Karate (1st Dan), Wushu (2-time European World Games Gold medalist), Bojutsu
Trivia: is the talent manager of the Team 2X stunt team
Best seen in KICKIN' IT
9. Eli Martyr
Stunts | War for the Planet of the Apes
Eli Martyr is known for his work on War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Pacific Rim (2013) and The Colony (2013).
Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: also practices gymnastics and free running
Best seen in ONLY I...
10. Jonny Caines
Stunts | The Umbrella Academy
Jonny Caines began performing (acting and singing) at an early age through school plays and church musicals.
In his late teen years Jonny attended college at both Sheridan and Seneca at York where he studied: Art Fundementals, Graphic Design and Classical Animation.
After studying fine arts; Jonny ...
Capoeira
Trivia: trains at the Capoeira Centre of Gravity school
Best seen in GOTHIC & LOLITA PSYCHO
11. Raiden Integra
Actor | The Veil
Integra began his career in entertainment in the music industry, and continues to release albums and eps to this day in both Hip Hop and Electronic Dance Music genres. Though his first acting gig was in late 2012, he seemingly had no interest in the art (or modeling) until he went on tour for music...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Capoeira
Trivia: is also a DJ and recording artist
Best seen in THE PROTECTOR 2
12. John Tenta
Actor | WCW Monday Nitro
Deceased Canadian Sumo turned professional wrestler best known for his work for WWE from 1989 to 1993. He went undefeated as a Sumo wrestler but left the sport out of frustration with the lifestyle and knowing he would never get elevated to Yokozuna (Grand Champion) status. He trained in All Japan ...
HONORARY ENTRY
Sumo (Sandanme, Jonidan & Jonokuchi Champion; record: 21-0-7)
Trivia: won a championship in three of the four tournaments he entered as a professional Sumo competitor
13. Albert Valladares
Stunts | War for the Planet of the Apes
Albert Valladares is known for his work on War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) and Justice League (2017).
Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: also practices parkour and tumbling
Best seen in HUNTED BY NIGHT
14. Eric Perrodin
Stunts | Swap
Eric Perrodin is known for his work on WEAPONiZED (2016), Big City Knights (2012) and Bigfoot: The Lost Coast Tapes (2012).
Tae Kwon Do, Shaolin Kung Fu
Trivia: is a member of the Martial Arts Research Systems (MARS)
Best seen in BIG CITY KNIGHTS
15. Steven Millis
Actor | The Ultimate Game
Steven Millis is an actor, known for The Ultimate Game (2001).
Tae Kwon Do (5th Dan; England National Team member; Four Nations Gold medalist)
Trivia: is a martial arts instructor for the ITF
Best seen in THE ULTIMATE GAME
16. Bill Duff
Actor | Tooth and Nail
Bill Duff is an actor, known for Tooth and Nail (2007), Fist 2 Fist (2011) and Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2007).
Tang Soo Do (brown belt), Muay Thai, Sambo, Tae Kwon Do, Ninjutsu, Silat, Pradal Serey, Krav Maga, Judo, Escrima, Karate, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: is a former professional football player, having played in the NFL, the NFL Europe, the AFL, and the XFL
Best seen in FIST 2 FIST
17. Lorinzo McCoy
Actor | Hand 2 Hand
Born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois Lorinzo is the youngest of seven children. Lorinzo received a scholarship to play college football and played for 1 year then left college after the death of his mother. Lorinzo then joined the military where he spent the next 15 years serving his country...
Hapkido (3rd Dan)
Trivia: is certified by the Korea Hapkido Association and the International Hapkido Federation
Best seen in FIST 2 FIST
18. Steve Huang
Actor | His Good Wife
Steve Huang was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where at the wishful age of 9, he watched Yul Brynner perform Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I live onstage from the front row orchestra at the Orpheum Theater. Spellbound and breathless, Steve barely noticed to...
Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, Yoshinkai Aikido, Kuk Sul Woon, Escrima, Bojutsu, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: has Marine and ROTC training
Best seen in WEAPON OF CHOICE
19. Harry Mok
Stunts | Rambo: First Blood Part II
Harry Mok was born in San Jose California of Chinese descent. He began his film career early on performing martial arts fight sequences in independent films. Mr. Mok has worked in the capacity of a stuntman, actor, producer, director and writer. He began directing music video's in 1996 and has ...
Tae Kwon Do (All-Pro Tae Kwon Do & Masters Hall of Fame entry)
Trivia: withstood a sledgehammer breaking concrete blocks on his back while supporting his body with his neck balanced on machete blades during a televised demonstration
Best seen in TC 2000
20. Sandra Lee Gimpel
Actress | Big Fat Liar
Sandra Lee Gimpel was born on September 17, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is known for her work on Big Fat Liar (2002), Escape from New York (1981) and The Rock (1996).
Tae Kwon Do (4th Dan)
Trivia: is 5'0", letting her frequently double child and adolescent performers
Best seen in THE BIONIC WOMAN
21. Jasi Cotton Lanier
Stunts | The 5th Wave
Jasi Lanier took an unconventional route into the stunt industry. After graduating from University of South Carolina in Media Arts, she modeled, acted in horror movies and performed as a fire-eater to pay off her student loans. After shooting a movie in New Jersey, she fell in love with her co-star...
Shotokan Karate, Kobudo, Tai Chi
Trivia: acted in horror movies and performed as a fire-eater to pay off her student loans
Best seen in CHICKBOXIN' UNDERGROUND
22. Jessica Alba
Actress | Fantastic Four
Jessica Marie Alba was born on April 28, 1981, in Pomona, CA, to Catherine (Jensen) and Mark David Alba, who served in the US Air Force. Her mother has Danish, Welsh, German, English, and French ancestry, while her father is of Mexican descent (including Spanish and Indigenous Mexican roots). Her ...
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: also practices Tae-Bo
Best seen in DARK ANGEL
23. Ashton Kutcher
Actor | That '70s Show
Christopher Ashton Kutcher was born on February 7, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Diane (Finnegan), who was employed at Procter & Gamble, and Larry Kutcher, a factory worker. He has a fraternal twin brother, Michael, and a sister, Tausha. He is of Czech (father) and Irish, German, and Czech (mother...
Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (purple belt), Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: was trained in the martial arts by James Lew in preparation of the below-mentioned film
Best seen in KILLERS
24. Rick Sue
Rick Sue was born as Sifu Sue. He is known for his work on The Killing Machine (1994), Expect No Mercy (1995) and TC 2000 (1993).
Tae Kwon Do (8th Dan), Wushu
Trivia: is the head instructor of the Wushu International College, and the leader of Canada's national lion dance team
Best seen in EXPECT NO MERCY
25. Glenn Kwann
Actor | Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Glenn Kwann was born on March 29, 1947 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is an actor, known for Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Fearless Tiger (1991) and Talons of the Eagle (1992).
Da-Neisei, Ling Pai & Genki-Do Kenpo (10th Dan; Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame entry), Isshin-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, Goju-Kai, Shotokan & Kyokushin Karate (brown belt), Jujitsu, Hapkido, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: upon his death in October 2007, student Erica Dusome organized a martial arts tournament in his honor
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
26. Ian Chow
Stunts | Pacific Rim
Ian Chow is known for his work on Pacific Rim (2013), Bulletproof Monk (2003) and The Corruptor (1999).
Choy Lay Fut, Hung Gar, Do Pai, Tai Chi Praying Mantis
Trivia: is a martial arts instructor of the Hong Luck Kung Fu Club
Best seen in TC 2000
27. Steven Chong
Stunts | Johnny Mnemonic
Steven Chong is known for his work on Johnny Mnemonic (1995), Gang in Blue (1996) and Fearless Tiger (1991).
Choy Lay Fut, Hung Gar, Tai Chi Praying Mantis, Yee Chuan Tao
Trivia: is the owner of the Golden Lion Kung Fu Club of Toronto
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
28. Philip Ho
Camera_department | The Matrix Reloaded
Philip Ho is known for his work on The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Out of Sight (1998) and The Rainmaker (1997).
Kickboxing
Trivia: is a 3-time national champion in rope skipping
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
29. Steve MacVicar
Actor | Fearless Tiger
Steve MacVicar is an actor, known for Fearless Tiger (1991).
Shotokan Karate, Kenpo
Trivia: is the owner of MacVicar's Karate International
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
30. Richard Plowden
Actor | Fearless Tiger
Richard Plowden is an actor, known for Fearless Tiger (1991).
Tae Kwon Do (6th Dan; 2-time WAKO Champion; WKA, AKA & NASKA Champion; Budweiser & Atlantic National Team member)
Trivia: his initial instructors advised his family to discontinue his lessons for his lack of talent; afterwards, he earned his black belt in only 18 months
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
Shito-Ryu & Shotokan Karate (6th Dan), Jujitsu, Kendo, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Aikijujitsu, Kickboxing
Trivia: is the owner of the Riverdale Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Toronto
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
32. Richard Parris
Actor | Death Junction
Richard Parris is an actor, known for Death Junction (1994) and Fearless Tiger (1991).
Tae Kwon Do (9th Dan 5-time Canadian National Champion; WTC Gold & Silver medalist; North American Martial Arts & Taekwondo Hall of Fame entry)
Trivia: his physical feats include performing inverted push-ups on broken glass and withstanding a concrete block being broken on his torso while lying on broken glass
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
33. Greg Tremblay
Actor | Angelique's Isle
Greg Tremblay is an actor, known for Angelique's Isle (2018), Buckout Road (2017) and Carter (2018).
Ninjutsu
Trivia: is an instructor of the Kageyama Martial Arts school of Toronto
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
34. Andrew Weston
Stunts | The Last King
Andrew Weston is known for his work on The Last King (2015), Forbidden Science (2009) and Bike Cop: Begins (2013).
Gojuki-Jitsu Jujitsu (9th Dan; founder)
Trivia: developed his fighting style over 16 years
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
Tae Kwon Do (2nd Dan)
Trivia: is trained as an umpire for the ITF
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
36. Chris Hader
Actor | TC 2000
Chris Hader is an actor, known for TC 2000 (1993), Talons of the Eagle (1992) and Last to Surrender (1999).
Wing Chun, Sanshou (Canadian-Chinese Kuo Shou Gold & Silver medalist; Pan-American Bronze medalist; Canadian National Team member)
Trivia: can trace his Wing Chun lineage back to Yip Man
Best seen in TALONS OF THE EAGLE
37. Rupert Harvey
Actor | TC 2000
Rupert Harvey is an actor and producer, known for TC 2000 (1993), The Killing Machine (1994) and Death Junction (1994).
Shotokan Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Wa Nin Do, Choy Lay Fut, Tai Chi Praying Mantis, Chin Na, Yee Chuan Tao, Northern Shaolin, Escrima
Trivia: is the honorary overseas president of the Hong Kong Shang Dong Mantis Boxing Association
Best seen in TALONS OF THE EAGLE
38. Scott Hogarth
Actor | Expect to Die
Scott Hogarth is known for his work on Expect to Die (1997), Expect No Mercy (1995) and TC 2000 (1993).
Goju-Ryu Karate (7th & 3rd Dan), Hapkijitsu (8th Dan), Hapkido (7th Dan), Shito-Ryu Karate (3rd Dan), Chinese Kenpo, Jujitsu (1st Dan), Kobudo
Trivia: is a recipient of the Sport Karate Museum Dragon Image Fighting Award
Best seen in TALONS OF THE EAGLE
39. Layton Morrison
Stunts | The Boondock Saints
Layton Morrison is known for his work on The Boondock Saints (1999), Godzilla (2014) and The Incredible Hulk (2008).
Goju-Ryu Karate
Trivia: formerly coached professional wrestling at Canada's Monster Factory
Best seen in GLADIATOR COP
Tae Kwon Don (WTC Silver medalist; WTSC Bronze medalist; Canadian National Team member)
Trivia: is the owner of Luke's Taekwondo-Fitness Center in Ontario
Best seen in TC 2000
41. Don Gough
Stunts | Pacific Rim
Don Gough is known for his work on Pacific Rim (2013), Suicide Squad (2016) and Repo Men (2010).
Kapap, Shorin-Ryu, Chito-Ryu & Shotokan Karate (4th, 4th & 6th Dan), Aikijujitsu, Kendo, Kenpo (1st Dan), Krav Maga, Capoeira, Tae Kwon Do (1st Dan), Shaolin Kung Fu, Goshin Kanjitsu (5th Dan), Kobudo
Trivia: is the founder and chief instructor of Kapap.Ca
Best seen in EXPECT NO MERCY
42. Dan Claridge
Actor | Expect No Mercy
Dan Claridge is an actor, known for Expect No Mercy (1995).
Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: is the founder of JLD MMA and the MMA Syllabus
Best seen in EXPECT NO MERCY
43. Clive Elliot
Actor | Expect No Mercy
Clive Elliot is an actor, known for Expect No Mercy (1995), The Liars (1966) and Turn Out the Lights (1967).
Karate (7th Dan), Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, Escrima, Sambo, Silat
Trivia: is a senior instructor of the United Kingdom Martial Arts Alliance
Best seen in EXPECT NO MERCY
44. Amy Dumas
Actress | ECW Hardcore TV
Amy Dumas was born on April 14, 1975 in Florida. Not much is known about her past except that she and her family did a lot of moving around. Her parents divorced before she graduated from high school. She graduated 6 months early and became a roadie for 5 years and became interested in wrestling ...
Judo, Kickboxing
Trivia: is the survivor of three cracked vertebrae, sustained while filming the below-mentioned program
Best seen in DARK ANGEL
45. Hiroshi Adachi
Actor | Detective Story
Hiroshi Adachi is an actor and director, known for Detective Story (2010), Ness (2011) and Hand Over Fist (2011).
Gasho-Ryu Karate (4th Dan), Tai Chi, White Crane Kung Fu, Hung Gar, Iaido, Bojitsu, Jojitsu
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor, certified by the Gasho-ryu Martial Arts Association
Best seen in DETECTIVE STORY
46. Frank Bergeron
Actor | Tiger Claws II
Frank Bergeron is an actor, known for Tiger Claws II (1996).
Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: is the director of the Bergeron Martial Arts school of Ottawa
Best seen in TIGER CLAWS II
47. Neil Bishop
Actor | Contracts 3
Neil Bishop is an actor, known for Contracts 3 (2018) and Tiger Claws II (1996).
Karate (WKA Gold & Bronze [3x] medalist), Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Krav Maga, Jujitsu, Kickboxing
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor, having taught over 2000 students
Best seen in TIGER CLAWS II
48. Alexander Deronov
Actor | Tiger Claws II
Alexander Deronov is an actor, known for Tiger Claws II (1996).
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: is affiliated with the Son Bros. Taekwondo studio
Best seen in TIGER CLAWS II
49. Ray Deschamps
Actor | Tiger Claws II
Ray Deschamps is an actor, known for Tiger Claws II (1996).
Shotokan & Shito-Ryu Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trivia: is the owner of Deschamps Martial Arts Academy of Ontario
Best seen in TIGER CLAWS II
50. Donald Duncan
Actor | Tiger Claws II
Donald Duncan is an actor, known for Tiger Claws II (1996) and A Feast at Midnight (1994).
Judo (USMC Team member; PKF, Marine Martial Arts Federation, Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers & Legends & AFMA Hall of Fame entry), Hakko-Ryu & Dai-Nippon Jujitsu, Sosuishi Ryu, Kin Dai Gakko Ryu, Aikido, Aikijujitsu, Kenpo, Kobudo, Ninjutsu
Trivia: is the first westerner to be publicly recognized by Official Karate magazine as a master of martial arts weaponry
Best seen in TIGER CLAWS II
51. Darryl Vidal
Actor | The Karate Kid
Darryl Vidal is an actor and producer, known for The Karate Kid (1984), Bullets Blades and Blood (2018) and John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017).
Ku-Dan Kenpo (10th Dan; Masters Hall of Fame entry), Escrima, Wing Chun
Trivia: is one of only three actual black belt-level martial artists who performed in the below-mentioned film
Best seen in THE KARATE KID
52. Gary Kasper
Stunts | The Lincoln Lawyer
Gary Kasper was born on May 22, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Gary Franklin Kasper. He is known for his work on The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Epic Movie (2007) and The Whole Ten Yards (2004). He has been married to Laraine Lowrey since 1982.
Judo
Trivia: is a former member of the Los Angeles Times football team
Best seen in STREET WARRIOR
53. Franklin Correa
Writer | Lyco
Is of Dominican (Father) and Italian-Irish (Mother) descent. Just promoted to 5th degree black belt in Ninjutsu, under his teacher Dr. Dan McEaddy in November 2016 and also inducted into the Circle of the Masters.
Has only one sibling, a brother who is 5 1/2 years younger then him. Usually writes ...
Ninjutsu (3rd Dan), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trivia: trains in the martial arts under Grandmaster Dan McEaddy of Hillside, New Jersey
Best seen in FLASHDRIVE
Tae Kwon Do (Pro TKD Champion; WTC Bronze medalist; US National Gold [2x], Silver [5x] & Bronze medalist; 2-time US Olympic Festival Gold medalist; Pan-American Silver medalist; US National Team member)
Trivia: operates the Tae Kwon Do Institute of Poway, California
Best seen in FULL CONTACT
55. Jamie Krasnoo
Actor | Full Contact
Jamie Krasnoo is an actor, known for Full Contact (1993) and Death Match (1994).
Tang Soo Do
Trivia: is the brother of martial artist Michelle Krasnoo
Best seen in DEATH MATCH
56. Dominick LaBanca
Actor | Super
Dominick LaBanca is known for his work on Super (2010), Dragon Fire (1993) and Expert Weapon (1993).
Kickboxing, Escrima
Trivia: studied the martial arts under David Tanner, including Tanner's American Dynamic Fighting Science style
Best seen in DRAGON FIRE
57. Sean Kanan
Actor | The Karate Kid Part III
Sean Kanan stars on The Bold and the Beautiful, the number one syndicated show in daytime in 120 countries. He plays the deviously sexy Deacon Sharpe, a role that he made famous on both B and B and Y and R. Kanan is starring in a feature film, Limelight, directed by James Cullen Bressacks. Recently...
Karate
Trivia: has studied the martial arts since age 13
Best seen in THE KARATE KID PART III
58. Selina Lo
Actress | Boss Level
Selina Lo is known for her work on Boss Level (2019), The Debt Collector (2018) and One Child (2014).
Sanshou
Trivia: is also proficient in swordplay
Best seen in THE SCORPION KING 3
59. Kofi Yiadom
Stunts | Captain America: Civil War
Kofi Yiadom is known for his work on Captain America: Civil War (2016), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Total Recall (2012).
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: is a member of the Noel Vega Stunt Team
Best seen in ARENA
60. Barbara Gehring
Actress | Dragon and the Hawk
Barbara Gehring is an actress, known for Dragon and the Hawk (2001).
Goju-Ryu Karate, Kobudo
Trivia: is also a martial arts instructor of the Boulder Kodokan studio in Colorado
Best seen in DRAGON AND THE HAWK
61. Julaluck Ismalone
Actress | Mystic Blade
Julaluck Ismalone is an actress and producer, known for Mystic Blade (2014), Bangkok Revenge (2011) and Brawl (2012).
Muay Thai
Trivia: also enjoys boxing, swimming, and rollerblading
Best seen in BANGKOK REVENGE
62. Linden Ashby
Actor | Mortal Kombat
After graduating from Bolles High School in Jacksonville, Florida, Ashby took a degree in psychology and business administration at Fort Lewis College in Durango in the state of Colorado, and then moved to New York where he took drama classes in the Neighborhood Playhouse. Early in his career he ...
Karate, Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: has also practiced boxing
Best seen in MORTAL KOMBAT
63. Greg Duimovich
Actor | Dragon Fire
Greg Duimovich is known for his work on Dragon Fire (1993), Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel (1993) and All Men Are Pigs (1991).
Koei-Kan Karate (5th Dan)
Trivia: is the owner of the Ventura Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do of Bellevue, Washington
Best seen in TO BE THE BEST
64. Michael Sims
Stunts | Mortal Kombat
Michael Sims is known for his work on Mortal Kombat (1995), Wild Wild West (1999) and Fists of Iron (1995).
Kenpo
Trivia: is a martial arts instructor at the Tam UMAC MMA & Fitness facility of Ontario
Best seen in TO BE THE BEST
65. Tom Deters
Actor | Ninja Cheerleaders
Tom moved to Las Vegas from Minnesota. He stayed two years after graduating from college, he majored in finance. He then began wondering where his life was going. He had a great family, his parents were still married and he had four brothers and sister back in Minnesota. He had excelled in the ...
Tang Soo Do (2nd Dan; 2-time Minnesota State Open Champion; 2-time Twin Ports Champion; 2-time NSC Champion; USKA, Western SD Classic, CSK Open, Karate Fest, Twin City & Sport Karate Open Champion; Pepsi, Coors & USA International Team member; record: 20-4), Kenpo (purple belt), Kickboxing (record: 3-0)
Trivia: is also a cardio Kickboxing instructor
Best seen in TO BE THE BEST
66. Hiroo Minami
Stunts | Push
Hiroo Minami is known for his work on Push (2009), The Wolverine (2013) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014).
Goju-Ryu Karate (3rd Dan)
Trivia: studied at the Japan Action Club
Best seen in POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE
67. John Gumboc
Producer | Ghost Ship
John Gumboc is an actor and producer, known for Ghost Ship, Twilight: The Story of Hope (2018) and Edges (2015).
Kyokushin Karate (Masters Hall of Fame entry)
Trivia: has contributed to the Dragonfest martial arts convention
Best seen in ENTER THE BLOOD RING
68. Duck
Actor | How to Smoke Pot
Duck was born as Chow-Duck Cheung. He is an actor, known for How to Smoke Pot (2000) and Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen (2003).
Wushu
Trivia: was active in martial arts competition before switching to stuntwork
Best seen in LOST TIME
69. Gustavo Cardozo
Actor | Risk for Honor
Gustavo Cardozo was born on February 24, 1975 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is an actor and producer, known for Risk for Honor (2015) and Duel of Legends (2018).
Sipalkido, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do (7-time ISKA Champion)
Trivia: is a former cardio Kickboxing instructor
Best seen in BUILDING 34
70. Jason Beeston
Actor | iBoy
Jason Beeston is known for his work on iBoy (2017), Knight of the Dead (2013) and In the Name of Ben Hur (2016).
Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Capoeira
Trivia: also practices boxing and parkour
Best seen in WARRIORESS
71. Nic Main
Actor | Final Demand: Action & Martial Arts Thriller
Nic Main was born on March 26, 1978 in Surrey, England. He is an actor and director, known for Final Demand: Action & Martial Arts Thriller (2012), Green Street Hooligans (2005) and Left for Dead (2005).
Brithai Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: is the chief instructor of the NDM Martial Arts school of Great Britain
Best seen in THE MEN IN WHITE
72. Jason Yorrick
Jason Yorrick is known for his work on Minority Report (2002), Checkmate (2015) and Confessions of a Pit Fighter (2005).
Tae Kwon Do, Ninjutsu, Brazilian Jujutsu, Judo, Capoeira, Kickboxing
Trivia: is an instructor at the Extreme Results Fitness Studio in Northridge, California
Best seen in CONFESSIONS OF A PIT FIGHTER
73. Jimmy Briggs
Actor | Confessions of a Pit Fighter
Born James Rollafson Briggs is Torrance, CA. Attended West Torrance High School and joined the US Army shortly after graduation. Worked as a stand up comic while in the army. Left the regular army to join the National Guard so he could pursue a comedy career in LA. Trained Machado Jiu-Jitsu, Tae ...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: is a US Army veteran
Best seen in CONFESSIONS OF A PIT FIGHTER
74. Cody Hackman
Producer | Beyond Skyline
From acting on his grandfathers stage at age 5 to breaking boards at 8. The Canadian born actor/producer and 5x World Karate Champion always knew what his passions were. In 2009 Cody stepped away from the martial arts world to follow his dreams to the silver screen, inspired by his grandfather who ...
Karate (2nd Dan)
Trivia: opened a martial arts studio at age 19
Best seen in TAPPED OUT
75. Nick Bateman
Actor | Hobo with a Shotgun
Nicholas Yunge-Bateman was Born in Burlington Ontario Canada. He started Karate at Age 4 in Hopes to become a Ninja Turtle. Since then Nick has won 4 Martial Arts World Titles. Nick graduated from Capilano University in Vancouver BC at age 20 and opened his own Karate School for 3 years, He then ...
Goju-Ryu Karate (WKU Hall of Fame entry)
Trivia: is the recipient of two Sport Martial Arts Viewer’s Choice Awards
Best seen in TAPPED OUT
76. Temur Mamisashvili
Stunts | The Foreigner
Temur Mamisashvili is a martial arts actor, action director, martial arts stunts, fight choreographer, from New York City, lives in Hong Kong. A former Soviet Wushu martial arts team member with training experience since he was 10 years old. Temur has worked in China and the United States on a ...
Wushu
Trivia: has studied the martial arts since age 10
Best seen in BLOOMING FLOWERS
77. Yu Byong
Actor | Yan ku shen tan
Yu Byong was born on January 17, 1935 in Kyung Ki-Do, Korea. He is an actor, known for Yan ku shen tan (1974) and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962).
Tae Kwon Do (8th Dan, 2-time Korean National Tour Champion; Korean Marine Corp Champion; WPKC Bronze medalist; New York State Champion; Black Belt Hall of Fame entry), Karate, Tang Soo Do (1st Dan), Judo (1st Dan), Hapkido (1st Dan)
Trivia: is the president of the California Tae Kwon Do Association
Best seen in THE ASSOCIATION
78. Sean Connery
Actor | The Rock
Sean Connery is best known for portraying the character James Bond, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables (1987). His film career also includes such films as Marnie (1964), The Name of ...
Kyokushin Karate (1st Dan [honorary])
Trivia: studied the martial arts under Mas Oyama
Best seen in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
79. Michael Rooker
Actor | Guardians of the Galaxy
Michael Rooker was born on April 6, 1955 in Jasper, Alabama. When he was thirteen, his parents divorced and he went with his mother to live in Chicago. He caught the acting bug while attending college, and began appearing in local stage productions. On first breaking into film, his intensity and "...
Kyokushin Karate, Aikido
Trivia: is a member of the Kyokushin Los Angeles club
Best seen in THE WALKING DEAD
Tae Kwon Do, Jun Sa Do (founder)
Trivia: is a 4-year coordinator of the Olympic Taekwondo Project
Best seen in ZEN MAN
81. Glenn Fratticelli
Actor | Pit-Fighter
Glenn Fratticelli is an actor, known for Pit-Fighter (1990).
HONORARY ENTRY
Choy Lay Fut, Kajukenbo, Jeet Kune Do
Trivia: also practices boxing
82. Kim Ho Kim
Actor | Fighting Fish
Kim Ho Kim is a new actor in the Netherlands. Skilled in various martial arts, such as Wu Shu, Wing Chun, and Aikido with over 2 decades of training, Kim took Dutch cinemas by storm, with Holland's first cinematic martial arts movie 'Fighting Fish'. In this movie Kim got to work with his friend Ron...
Wushu, Wing Chun, Aikido
Trivia: (?)
Best seen in FIGHTING FISH
83. Vinnie Wilson
Stunts | Skin Traffik
Vinnie Wilson is known for his work on Skin Traffik (2015), Instant Death (2017) and The Suppressor (2011).
Judo (1st Dan; Scottish National Team member), Shaolin Kung Fu, Wushu, Tai Chi
Trivia: trained at the Northern China Shaolin Martial Arts Academy
Best seen in THE SUPPRESSOR
84. Aaron Banks
Actor | One Down, Two to Go
Aaron Banks was born in 1928 in Bronx, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for One Down, Two to go (1982), Mean Johnny Barrows (1975) and Karate Kiba (1976). He died on May 2, 2013 in the USA.
Moo Duk Kwan, Shotokan & Goju-Ryu Karate
Trivia: is the founder of the Oriental World of Self-Defense show
Best seen in KARATE KIBA
85. Bill Louie
Actor | Dragon's Realm: The Search for the Forgotten Art
Bill Louie is known for his work on Dragon's Realm: The Search for the Forgotten Art (2010), Long hu zheng ba (1981) and Death Promise (1977).
Judo (New York State Champion), Fu Jow Pai, Praying Mantis & White Crane Kung Fu, Jujitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan, Kyokushin & Goju-Ryu Karate, Chinese-American Goju (founder)
Trivia: is a martial arts instructor, having taught over 25,000 students
Best seen in THE OLD MASTER
86. Richard Barathy
Actor | Caged Fury
Richard Barathy was an actor, known for Caged Fury (1990), Airwolf (1987) and Snake Eater (1989). He died on October 21, 1996 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Goju-Ryu Karate, Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: was capable of punching at 130 MPH and kicking at 82 MPH
Best seen in SNAKE EATER
87. Glen Perry
Actor | Phoenix
Glen Perry is an actor, known for Phoenix (1992), Neighbours (1985) and Snowy River: The McGregor Saga (1993).
Goshin-Ryu Bujutsu (founder), Jujitsu, Karate, Kobudo
Trivia: has studied the martial arts under Peter Urban, Ron Van Clief, Moses Powell, Pierre Rene, and Al Govine
Best seen in FIST OF FEAR, TOUCH OF DEATH
88. Mark Musashi
Stunts | Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Mark Musashi is known for his work on Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015), The Last Witch Hunter (2015) and Jinn (2014).
Wushu (US WSN Champion; Japan National Gold [6x], Silver [3x] & Bronze [2x] medalist), Capoeira, Tai Chi
Trivia: is trilingual
Best seen in YO-YO GIRL COP
89. Stephen K. Hayes
Actor | Shogun
Stephen K. Hayes has spent his entire adult life in the pursuit of perfection through the study of the Asian martial arts and spiritual traditions. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1949, and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He has lived and traveled throughout North America, Japan, Europe, the ...
Ninjutsu (10th Dan; Black Belt Hall of Fame entry), To-Shin Do (founder)
Trivia: is the author of 16 fiction and nonfiction books, with sales totaling 1.3 million copies
Best seen in NINJA VENGEANCE
90. Madalin Dragan
Stunts | What Happened to Monday
Madalin Dragan was born on August 25, 1979 in Bucharest, Romania. He is known for his work on What Happened to Monday (2017), Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011) and Mirrors (2008).
Tae Kwon Do
Trivia: is recognized as a Master of Sport by the World Taekwondo Federation
Best seen in ABSOLUTION
91. Ray Copeland
Ray Copeland is known for his work on Big Stan (2007), Shi (2012) and Protocol (2011).
Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Jujitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Savate, Escrima, Silat, Eagle Claw, Zui Quan, Mixed Martial Arts
Trivia: was an assistant instructor of Dan Inosanto for international conferences
Best seen in SHI
92. Kenta Kobashi
Self | NOAH Samurai TV
Kenta Kobashi was born on March 27, 1967 in Japan. He has been married to Mai Mizuki since October 2, 2010.
HONORARY ENTRY
Judo
Trivia: has held 17 world championships as a pro wrestler
93. Esteban Vitagliano
Actor | Mirageman
Esteban Vitagliano is an actor, known for Mirageman (2007).
Tae Kwon Do (ODESUR Gold medalist; FIO Hall of Fame entry)
Trivia: competed in the 1982 Taekwondo World Championships
Best seen in MIRAGEMAN
94. Scott Hinds
Stunts | Dracula Untold
Scott Hinds was born on June 29, 1974 in England as Scott David Hinds. He is known for his work on Dracula Untold (2014), The Art of Resurrection and The Devil Complex (2016).
Tae Kwon Do (3rd & 1st Dan under different masters), Kickboxing, Chin Woo, Kendo
Trivia: is also trained in European and Chinese swordplay
Best seen in INTERGALACTIC COMBAT
95. Dan Cade
Actor | Extinction
Dan has extensive training as an actor, martial artist and gymnast. Dan trained as an actor at Mountview drama school in London.
Dan began his career playing Galeotto Schlafentus in the Canal Plus/Netflix TV series, Borgia produced by Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson.
Dan then went on to play Handsome ...
Capoeira
Trivia: also practices gymnastics
Best seen in INTERGALACTIC COMBAT
96. Larry Whistler
Actor | Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
Larry Whistler was born on December 5, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Lawrence Whistler. He is an actor, known for Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies (2014), WWF Championship Wrestling (1972) and WCW Monday Nitro (1995). He has been married to Kathleen Gagne since September 21, 1988. They have two ...
HONORARY ENTRY
Karate
Trivia: is an inductee of the LPW and New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
97. Chasyn Rance
Actor | TNA Impact! Wrestling
Chasyn Rance was born on March 15, 1983 in North Miami Beach, Florida, USA. He is known for his work on TNA Impact! Wrestling (2004), The Grey Ghost (2016) and Major League Wrestling: The Underground (2003).
HONORARY ENTRY
Shaolin Kempo (1st Dan)
Trivia: was trained in professional wrestling by Jamie Noble, Larry Zbyszko, and Scott Hall
98. Harold C. Howard
Actor | Fearless Tiger
Harold C. Howard is an actor, known for Fearless Tiger (1991).
Jujitsu (2-time WCJO Gold medalist; 3-time Canadian National Champion; Canadian National Team member), Goju-Ryu & Chito-Ryu Karate, Iki Shin Do, Mixed Martial Arts (record: 2-3)
Trivia: is the first-ever world champion in Jujitsu competition
Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER
99. Emilien De Falco
Stunts | Banlieue 13: Ultimatum
Emilien is an Action Actor and Martial artist from France now living in Los Angeles, California. He started his career working as a stuntman in the French Action movie "District B13 Ultimatum".After relocating to Los Angeles he has appeared in many U.S TV shows and Independent Movies and recently ...
Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing
Trivia: is also a host for BlackBelt TV
Best seen in DRAGONQUEST
100. Kiefer Sutherland
Actor | 24
Kiefer Sutherland was born in London, England, UK, to Canadian actors Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland, who moved to California shortly after his birth. His maternal grandfather, Tommy Douglas, was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who was a Premier of Saskatchewan for over 17 years and led ...
Krav Maga
Trivia: is one of the highest-paid TV actors, earning $40 million in 2006
Best seen in 24
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