Morgan Benoit
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Morgan Benoit is an American
actor
and martial artist. Benoit made his debut as bully Lupo in 2008 film The Forbidden Kingdom.
for 15 years. Following his passion, at age 18 he moved to China
to study at the Beijing Sports University where he mastered Changquan Kung Fu (Long Fist). Once ascending to the top of his class in just a couple of years, he was admitted to the prestigious Shi Cha Hai sports academy, former training grounds of Jet Li
, and many of China's top Olympic athletes.
Never letting his love for training lag behind his early career development, while auditioning for and performing in various Chinese historical dramas, TV commercials, game shows and more, he began training in gymnastics under private instruction at Shi Cha Hai. This led to his interest in doing film stunt work as he grew fond of the tumbling and feats of strength that martial arts stunts demanded. He also worked for Cirque du Soleil
. It was right after then that he split from them and began working on his film career.
whom he worked in 2008 film The Forbidden Kingdom, and also by David Carradine
whom he had worked with during the filming of Last Hour
(2008).
Morgan was in high-demand as a martial arts actor in China, but after nearly 10 years away from his friends and family, he has recently returned to the US to continue his acting and film career in Los Angeles
.
United States
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Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and martial artist. Benoit made his debut as bully Lupo in 2008 film The Forbidden Kingdom.
Personal life
Morgan has been involved in the Chinese martial artsChinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
for 15 years. Following his passion, at age 18 he moved to China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
to study at the Beijing Sports University where he mastered Changquan Kung Fu (Long Fist). Once ascending to the top of his class in just a couple of years, he was admitted to the prestigious Shi Cha Hai sports academy, former training grounds of Jet Li
Jet Li
The fame gained by his sports winnings led to a career as a martial arts film star, beginning in mainland China and then continuing into Hong Kong. Li acquired his screen name in 1982 in the Philippines when a publicity company thought his real name was too hard to pronounce...
, and many of China's top Olympic athletes.
Never letting his love for training lag behind his early career development, while auditioning for and performing in various Chinese historical dramas, TV commercials, game shows and more, he began training in gymnastics under private instruction at Shi Cha Hai. This led to his interest in doing film stunt work as he grew fond of the tumbling and feats of strength that martial arts stunts demanded. He also worked for Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil , is a Canadian entertainment company, self-described as a "dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment." Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and located in the inner-city area of Saint-Michel, it was founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy...
. It was right after then that he split from them and began working on his film career.
Acting
His ability and enthusiasm was well-noted by Jackie ChanJackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
whom he worked in 2008 film The Forbidden Kingdom, and also by David Carradine
David Carradine
David Carradine was an American actor and martial artist, best known for his role as a warrior monk, Kwai Chang Caine, in the 1970s television series, Kung Fu, which later had a 1990s sequel series, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues...
whom he had worked with during the filming of Last Hour
Last Hour
Last Hour is a straight-to-DVD 2008 movie starring DMX, Michael Madsen, David Carradine and Paul Sorvino.-Plot:The movie follows five characters who are lured to an abandoned house in China by letters they all received from their fathers. They soon realize they are not alone and there is one other...
(2008).
Morgan was in high-demand as a martial arts actor in China, but after nearly 10 years away from his friends and family, he has recently returned to the US to continue his acting and film career in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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.
Film
- The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) - Lupo
- Last HourLast HourLast Hour is a straight-to-DVD 2008 movie starring DMX, Michael Madsen, David Carradine and Paul Sorvino.-Plot:The movie follows five characters who are lured to an abandoned house in China by letters they all received from their fathers. They soon realize they are not alone and there is one other...
(2008) - Young FBI agent - The Devil Within (2009) - Shane
- The Land of the Astronauts (2009) - Bodyguard
- Barley Legal (2011) Jake
- Painted Skin 2 (2012) Wolf Pack Leader