Al Leong

Al Leong
Born Albert Leong
(1952-09-30) September 30, 1952
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Other names Al 'Ka Bong'
Occupation Stuntman, actor

Albert "Al" Leong (born September 30, 1952), aka Al "Ka Bong", is an American stuntman and actor.[1] Characterized by his impressive martial arts skills (including Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Kali,& Jujutsu), long wavy hair, and a prominent Fu Manchu moustache, he has had a number of small but memorable roles as a henchman in some of the most popular action films (which usually resulted in his character's death), including Lethal Weapon and Die Hard. He also collaborated with director John Carpenter in Big Trouble in Little China and They Live. Such appearances in many action films have garnered him a cult following.[2][3] He is also known for his role in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, as Genghis Khan.

Early life

Leong was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Los Angeles, California.[4][5]

Career

His credits include Lethal Weapon, Die Hard, Joshua Tree, Big Trouble in Little China, The Scorpion King, and They Live.[1] and a recurring role on the first season of the TV series 24. He also portrayed an out-of-time Genghis Khan in the comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. In 2003, Leong lampooned himself as well as the Hollywood tradition of actor and director 'reels' by starring in screenwriter David Callaham's "Writer's Reel."[6] In the five-minute short film, Leong portrayed Callaham going through a typical day in the life of a writer. The 'reel' was accepted into a number of short film festivals.[7]

As a stuntman, Leong was involved with the production of numerous films including The Golden Child, Last Action Hero, Roland Emmerich's Godzilla, Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, and Daredevil. He also has made appearances on several television shows such as Knight Rider, Magnum, P.I., The Twilight Zone, T. J. Hooker, MacGyver, That '70s Show, and HBO's Deadwood. He directed the low-budget film Daddy Tell Me A Story...

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
2002 The Scorpion King Asian Training Master
1998 Lethal Weapon 4 Wah Sing Ku Triad Member
1998 Godzilla Fisherman Also stunts
1998 The Replacement Killers Thug
1996 Escape from L.A. A Shadow Warrior Also stunts
1994 Beverly Hills Cop III Also stunts
1994 Deadly Target
1994 The Shadow Tibetan Driver
1994 Vanishing Son III
1994 Double Dragon Lewis Also stunts
1993 Hot Shots! Part Deux Pit-Fighting Fan Also stunts
1993 Last Action Hero Thug
1993 Joshua Tree Chinese Gunman #9
1992 Hard Hunted Raven
1992 Rapid Fire Minh
1992 Steel Justice Guard #2
1991 The Perfect Weapon Also stunts
1991 Showdown in Little Tokyo Thug Also stunts
1990 Death Warrant Bruce
1990 I Come in Peace Luggage Salesman
1989 Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Genghis Khan
1989 Black Rain
1989 Cage “Tiger Joe” Lowell
1989 Savage Beach Fu
1988 Action Jackson Dellaplane’s Chauffeur
1988 Die Hard Uli
1988 She's Having a Baby Photographer
1988 They Live Resistance Member
1987 Lethal Weapon Endo
1986 Big Trouble in Little China Wing Kong Hatchet Man
1984 Protocol Chef
1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie

Television

References

  1. 1 2 "Al Leong". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "Al Leong". Hey! It's That Guy!. Fametracker. August 8, 2001. Retrieved June 19, 2007.
  3. ↑ As of June 2007, the fan site Al Leong: Cinematic Legend campaigns for Al Leong receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award by Taurus World Stunt Awards and a 'MTV - Lifetime Achievement Award'.
  4. ↑ An Exclusive Interview with Al Leong, World Wide Dojo
  5. ↑ A chat with AL LEONG – martial artist & stuntman extraordinaire — Chiller Theatre, Planetchocko.com
  6. ↑ "David Callaham: Writer Reel (2004)". IMDb.
  7. ↑ "4th Bearded Child Film Festival". Bearded Child Film Festival.

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