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Born:
- Birthday: 1976-06-17
- Born Place: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England
Scott Adkins
Scott Adkins is a prominent English actor, martial artist, and producer, widely recognized for his intense and highly skilled performances in action and martial arts films. Born on June 17, 1976, in Sutton Coldfield, England, Adkins developed an early fascination with martial arts, inspired by icons like Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme. He began training in Judo at the age of 10 and later pursued Taekwondo, earning his black belt by 19. He further diversified his martial arts expertise by training in kickboxing (where he became an instructor for the Professional Karate Association), Capoeira, Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do, Wushu, Jujutsu, and Ninjutsu.Adkins transitioned his physical prowess into an acting career, initially appearing in various British television series such as "Doctors," "Dangerfield," "City Central," "EastEnders," and "Mile High." His big break in film came with roles in Hong Kong martial arts productions like "Dei Seung Chui Keung" (2001) and "The Accidental Spy" (2001), working alongside legends like Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung.He gained significant international recognition for his portrayal of the relentless Russian prison fighter Yuri Boyka in "Undisputed II: Last Man Standing" (2006), a role he reprised in highly successful sequels including "Undisputed III: Redemption" (2010) and "Boyka: Undisputed" (2017). These films cemented his status as a leading figure in direct-to-video action cinema, showcasing his exceptional martial arts skills and dedication to performing his own stunts.Beyond the "Undisputed" series, Adkins has appeared in numerous other notable action films such as the "Ninja" series, "Accident Man" (2018) and its sequel, "Avengement" (2019), "Triple Threat" (2019), and "Debt Collectors" (2020). He has also taken on supporting roles in bigger Hollywood productions, demonstrating his versatility, including "The Bourne Ultimatum" (2007), "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (2009), "The Expendables 2" (2012), "Zero Dark Thirty" (2012), "Doctor Strange" (2016), "American Assassin" (2017), "Ip Man 4: The Finale" (2019), "Day Shift" (2022), and "John Wick: Chapter 4" (2023).Most recently, Adkins played the lead role of Kris Chaney in the action-thriller "Diablo" (2025), where he also contributed to the story development. He continues to be a prolific and influential figure in the action genre, constantly pushing the boundaries of martial arts choreography and performance on screen.
