Gary Daniels
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Gary Edward Daniels (b. May 9, 1963) is a British born kickboxer, martial artist, and martial arts actor. Daniels appears mostly in action-oriented B-movies. Daniels has been in over 50 films since his start as an extra in an episode of the 1980's television series Miami Vice.
Early life
Gary Daniels was born in Surrey, England. He was a fan of legendary martial artist Bruce Lee. Emulating his idol, he studied the martial arts, particularly karate. Daniels eventually entered the pro kickboxing circuit.Fighting Career
Daniels initially made his mark as a pro fighter in Florida, competing in various kickboxing and karate tournaments. In March, 1980, Daniels defeated Sherman "Big Train" Bergman in Coconut Grove, Florida in Miami-Dade County, at the Sunshine State Tournament. Daniels went on to win the Professional Karate Association Light Heavyweight Kickboxing Championship. He retired undefeated from the sport with a record of 22-0, including 21 knockout victories.Film Career
Daniels began his film career in the Philippines, appearing in two low budget films. His first starring film role was in the David Huey film Capital Punishment in 1991. By 1996 Daniels had begun working on projects as a producer. His first producer credit occurred in the Joseph Merhi film Rage. Throughout his career he has also served as a fight coordinator. His latest film is the Steven Seagal project Submerged, directed by Anthony Hickox.Filmography
see link belowTrivia
- Gary's height is 5' 11"
- His wife's name is Mericine
- He has 5 children — four boys and a girl.
Links
- Filmography:
- [Gary Daniels International Fan Site] Fan website in Russian or English
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