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Keith Cooke Hirabayashi (born September 17, 1959; also known as Keith H. Cooke) is an American martial artist, actor and stuntman. He is best known for portraying Reptile from Mortal Kombat (1995) and Sub-Zero from the sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997).[1]
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Keith Cooke | |
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| Born | Keith Cooke Hirabayashi September 17, 1959 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Other names | Keith H. Cooke |
| Occupation | Martial artist, actor, occasional stuntman |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Life and career
Keith Cook Hirabayashi was born in the United States. His father Richard Hirabayashi was Japanese American and his mother is American.
Cooke has trained in wushu, taekwondo and karate. His awards include being named Competitor of the Year by Black Belt magazine in 1985, and five grand champion titles at the U.S. World and U.S. Open Karate tournaments. He is best known for his appearance as Reptile in the video-game movie of Mortal Kombat. He appeared as the younger Sub-Zero in the sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.
He played a leading role in the 1995 science fiction/martial arts thriller Heatseeker, a follow-up to the 1988 Cynthia Rothrock and Richard Norton vehicle China O'Brien in which he also appeared. He also appeared in the 1997 Chris Farley comedy Beverly Hills Ninja, which starred fellow Mortal Kombat actor Robin Shou. Their previous roles were referenced directly when the soundtrack from Mortal Kombat was reused during their fight scene. Cooke now runs his own martial arts studio.
Filmography
| Year | Film/television | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Rampage | Extras casting | |
| 1988 | Picasso Trigger | Clayton | |
| 1988 | China O'Brien | Dakota | |
| 1990 | China O'Brien II | Dakota | |
| The King of the Kickboxers | Prang | alt. title = Karate Tiger 4 | |
| 1991 | Born to Ride | Broadwater | |
| 1995 | Mortal Kombat | Reptile | |
| Heatseeker | Chance O'Brien | main protagonist | |
| 1997 | Beverly Hills Ninja | Nobu | |
| Mortal Kombat: Annihilation | Sub-Zero / stunts | ||
| 1997/98 | The New Adventures of Robin Hood | Kobak / Takashi | (guest roles) |
| 1999 | Kickboxing Workout | Himself | Instruction video |
| 2000 | Big Momma's House | Stunts | |
| 2003 | Red Trousers: Lives of the Hong Kong stuntmen | Kermuran / himself | video segment: Lost Time: The Movie |
| National Security | Ang | ||
| 2011 | Obscurus Lupa Presents | Dakota | (episode: China O'Brien) |
| 2012 | Champions of the Deep | Master of the Dojo | |
References
- "Interview with Keith Cooke". October 31, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Keith Cooke at IMDb
На других языках
[de] Keith Cooke
Keith Hirabayashi Cooke (* 17. September 1959 in Seattle, Washington) ist ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler und Stuntman.- [en] Keith Cooke
[es] Keith Cooke
Keith Hirabayashi Cooke o Keith H. Cooke (Seattle, Washington, 17 de septiembre de 1959) es un artista marcial, actor y doble de riesgo estadounidense.[ru] Кук, Кейт
Кейт Хирабаяши Кук (род. 17 сентября 1959, также известен как Кейт Х. Кук, иногда подписан как Кейт Кук Хирабаяши) — американский мастер боевых искусств, актёр, иногда снимался в качестве каскадёра.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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