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Daniel Pesina

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Born 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, Danny Pesina has been studying martial arts since 1972. He began his formal training with Master Guo Jianhua in 1989 studying both external and internal Wushu. He has also studied under many other Chinese living instructors including Hu Jianqiang (the former Chinese National Champion), Lo Minghan (former Hubei Wushu Team member), and Lin Jianhua to name just a few.

Danny has competed both nationally and internationally. He has won numerous first places and awards in forms, weapons and fighting on the A.A.U., N.A.S.K.A., and U.S.A. KungFu/Wushu circuits.

Starred in the first two Mortal Kombat video games as characters such as: Johhny Cage, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile and Smoke. His brother, Carlos Pesina also worked with him in these projects, he played the character of Rayden the thunder god.
BornDecember 1, 1959
BornDecember 1, 1959
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Richard Divizio, Anthony Marquez, Ho-Sung Pak, John Parrish, Carlos Pesina, Daniel Pesina, Katalin Zamiar, and Phillip Ahn in Mortal Kombat II (1993)

Known for

Mortal Kombat Fates Beginning (2015)
Mortal Kombat Fates Beginning
5.3
Short
  • Shang Tsung(as Dan Pesina)
  • 2015
Kenn Scott, Adam Carl, Michelan Sisti, and Leif Tilden in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
6.0
  • Foot Soldier
  • 1991
Mortal Kombat (1992)
Mortal Kombat
8.0
Video Game
  • Johnny Cage
  • Scorpion
  • Sub-Zero
  • Reptile
  • 1992
Mortal Kombat II (1993)
Mortal Kombat II
8.2
Video Game
  • Johnny Cage
  • Sub-Zero
  • Reptile
  • Scorpion
  • 1993

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Actor

  • Raging Lion from Laos
    • Warden Goldman
    • Post-production
  • The Little League (2021)
    The Little League
    • John Carlton
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Mortal Kombat Fates Beginning (2015)
    Mortal Kombat Fates Beginning
    • Shang Tsung (as Dan Pesina)
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Pickaxe (2014)
    Pickaxe
    • Background Talent
    • 2014
  • Press Start (2007)
    Press Start
    • Sasori (as Dan Pesina)
    • Video
    • 2007
  • Ho-Sung Pak in Book of Swords (1996)
    Book of Swords
    • Hit Man (as Dan Pesina)
    • 1996
  • Mortal Kombat II (1993)
    Mortal Kombat II
    • Johnny Cage
    • Sub-Zero
    • Reptile ...
    • Video Game
    • 1993
  • Mortal Kombat (1992)
    Mortal Kombat
    • Johnny Cage
    • Scorpion
    • Sub-Zero ...
    • Video Game
    • 1992
  • Kenn Scott, Adam Carl, Michelan Sisti, and Leif Tilden in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
    • Foot Soldier
    • 1991
  • Mailbox
    Mailbox
    • News Broadcaster
    • Short

Stunts

  • Mortal Kombat Fates Beginning (2015)
    Mortal Kombat Fates Beginning
    • stunt coordinator (as Dan Pesina)
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Press Start (2007)
    Press Start
    • fight choreographer (as Dan Pesina)
    • Video
    • 2007
  • Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1996)
    Mortal Kombat Trilogy
    • fight choreographer (Mortal Kombat I and II fight sequences)
    • Video Game
    • 1996
  • Ho-Sung Pak in Book of Swords (1996)
    Book of Swords
    • stunts (as Dan Pesina)
    • 1996
  • Mortal Kombat II (1993)
    Mortal Kombat II
    • fight choreographer
    • motion capture performer
    • Video Game
    • 1993
  • Mortal Kombat (1992)
    Mortal Kombat
    • fight choreographer
    • motion capture performer
    • Video Game
    • 1992
  • Damon Wayans in Mo' Money (1992)
    Mo' Money
    • fight choreography (uncredited)
    • 1992

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Dan Pesina
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • December 1, 1959
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA

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    Left Midway after losing a lawsuit that started from Mortal Kombat II sales.

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