Jonathan Patrick Foo
English actor, martial artist, and stuntman of mixed Chinese and Irish descent, celebrated for his wushu mastery and action film roles.
Jonathan Patrick Foo - Personal Information
- Name: Jonathan Patrick Foo
- Date of Birth: October 30, 1982
- Place of Birth: London, England
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Biography
Jonathan Patrick Foo (born October 30, 1982) is an English actor, martial artist, and stuntman of mixed Chinese and Irish descent. He was born in London to a Chinese father originally from Singapore and an Irish mother from England, the country where he also spent his formative years. His family includes a younger sister and two half-sisters on his father's side, and frequent relocations were a defining feature of his upbringing.
Martial arts have been central to his life from an early age. His father practices karate and his mother practices judo, instilling a deep appreciation for combat disciplines within the household. Foo began learning kung fu at the age of eight, and by fifteen he had committed to rigorous wushu training, a discipline that would go on to define his professional identity. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
As a dedicated wushu practitioner, Foo has appeared in a range of action-driven productions, including Tom-Yum-Goong (released in the United States as The Protector), Batman Begins, House of Fury, Left for Dead, and Life (Shi cha qi xiao shi). Alongside his on-screen work, he has also performed stunt work for other actors throughout his career.
He is perhaps best known for portraying Jin Kazama in the 2010 live-action adaptation of Tekken, a role that brought him widespread recognition among fans of the iconic video game franchise. He additionally took on the role of Ryu in the short film Street Fighter: Legacy and appeared in Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2010) as one of the original generation soldiers. He was also set to feature in Fireball Begins, a Thai martial arts and basketball film serving as a prequel to the original Fireball.
Selected Filmography
A look at Jonathan Patrick Foo's most notable screen appearances across film and television.
- Last Resort (2023) as Michael
- The Outsider (2019) as Jing Phang
- Rush Hour (TV - 2016) as Detective Lee
- Weaponized (2016) as Victor
- 4Got10 (2015) as Officer
- Duality (2014) as Danny
- Vikingdom (2013) as Yang
- Extraction (2013) as Mercy
- Bangkok Revenge (2011) as Manit
- Tekken (2010) as Jin Kazama
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