Michael Treanor
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Michael Treanor is an actor and martial artist who starred in 3 Ninjas
and 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
. He is the third son of Richard and Peggy Treanor.
Treanor was discovered by casting agents for 3 Ninjas in his martial arts class. After encouragement from friends and family, he auditioned for and successfully landed the role of eldest brother Rocky.
Treanor is a black belt and continues to practice as an adult. He was scheduled to portray Rocky in the 2011 cancelled film, R.O.C.K.Y.
Michael has had a passion for martial arts since he was a child and trained in both Tae Kwon Do and karate
. At the age of twelve he achieved a black belt
. By the age of thirteen he achieved second degree black belt and it was around this time he was brought to the attention of the casting director for the first film in the 3 Ninjas
quartet. By the age of sixteen Michael had advanced to a third degree black belt.
In 1992, Treanor was awarded the part of Samuel "Rocky" Douglas Jr after he was advised to audition for the film by the casting director.
Treanor appeared in the first two recorded installments of 3 Ninjas, though the second filmed movie was released after the third filmed movie leading some to falsely believe Treanor had left the role and then returned, in reality he left the role and never returned.
Treanor has not appeared in any films since the 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
, and since leaving the acting profession he has worked as a barman in Malibu and has received a degree in computer science.
Michael now lives in California State, Woodlands.
3 Ninjas
3 Ninjas is a 1992 American martial arts comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Victor Wong, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, and Chad Power. It was the only 3 Ninjas film released by Touchstone Pictures, while the others were released by TriStar Pictures...
and 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up is a 1995 American martial arts comedy film and a sequel to the films 3 Ninjas and 3 Ninjas Kick Back. The film was directed by Sang-ok Shin.-Plot synopsis:...
. He is the third son of Richard and Peggy Treanor.
Treanor was discovered by casting agents for 3 Ninjas in his martial arts class. After encouragement from friends and family, he auditioned for and successfully landed the role of eldest brother Rocky.
Treanor is a black belt and continues to practice as an adult. He was scheduled to portray Rocky in the 2011 cancelled film, R.O.C.K.Y.
Biography
Michael Treanor was born in Los Angeles, California on the 17th of April 1979. He is the youngest child of Richard Treanor and Peggy. He has a sister Erin and two brothers, Adam and Brian.Michael has had a passion for martial arts since he was a child and trained in both Tae Kwon Do and karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
. At the age of twelve he achieved a black belt
Black Belt
Black Belt may refer to:*Black belt , an indication of attainment of a high rank of skill in martial arts**Black Belt Magazine, a magazine covering martial arts news, technique, and notable individuals*Black Belt Black Belt may refer to:*Black belt (martial arts), an indication of attainment of a...
. By the age of thirteen he achieved second degree black belt and it was around this time he was brought to the attention of the casting director for the first film in the 3 Ninjas
3 Ninjas
3 Ninjas is a 1992 American martial arts comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Victor Wong, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, and Chad Power. It was the only 3 Ninjas film released by Touchstone Pictures, while the others were released by TriStar Pictures...
quartet. By the age of sixteen Michael had advanced to a third degree black belt.
In 1992, Treanor was awarded the part of Samuel "Rocky" Douglas Jr after he was advised to audition for the film by the casting director.
Treanor appeared in the first two recorded installments of 3 Ninjas, though the second filmed movie was released after the third filmed movie leading some to falsely believe Treanor had left the role and then returned, in reality he left the role and never returned.
Treanor has not appeared in any films since the 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up is a 1995 American martial arts comedy film and a sequel to the films 3 Ninjas and 3 Ninjas Kick Back. The film was directed by Sang-ok Shin.-Plot synopsis:...
, and since leaving the acting profession he has worked as a barman in Malibu and has received a degree in computer science.
Michael now lives in California State, Woodlands.
Filmography
- 3 Ninjas3 Ninjas3 Ninjas is a 1992 American martial arts comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Victor Wong, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, and Chad Power. It was the only 3 Ninjas film released by Touchstone Pictures, while the others were released by TriStar Pictures...
(19921992 in filmThe year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards...
) as Samuel "Rocky" Douglas Jr. - Best of the Best 2Best of the Best 2Best of the Best 2 is a 1993 martial arts film directed by Robert Radler, and starring Eric Roberts and Phillip Rhee. It is the first sequel to the 1989 film Best of the Best. The plot follows three of the characters from the original film, and was released on DVD on February 6, 2007.-Plot:After...
(19931993 in filmThe year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits Jurassic Park, The Fugitive and The Firm. -Events:...
) - Karate Student (Uncredited) - 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up3 Ninjas Knuckle Up3 Ninjas Knuckle Up is a 1995 American martial arts comedy film and a sequel to the films 3 Ninjas and 3 Ninjas Kick Back. The film was directed by Sang-ok Shin.-Plot synopsis:...
(19951995 in film-Top grossing films:-Events:* March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris by Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg.* March 28 - Actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett announce their plans for separation....
) as Samuel "Rocky" Douglas Jr.