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KEITH COOKE

Actor
BORN September 17, 1959
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HEIGHT 6'2" (1.88 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1988 – Present
KEITH COOKE

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Keith Cooke is a man of many qualities, accomplished in the arts of Wushu, Tae Kwon Do and Karate.

He started his WuShu training in 1973, under Roger Tung. In 1980 he went to China and he trained for 5 hours a day and entered the competition circuit in 1983. He immediately gained a second place in both Weapons and Forms Divisions (lost to George Chung). But next year he was number 1, and in 1985 people knew him as the Martial Artist of the year.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Keith Hirabayashi
  • Born September 17, 1959
  • Height 6'2" (1.88 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Black Creek, Lion Fist)
  • Years Active 1988 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Development of a ''Mortal Kombat'' film adaptation began shortly after the release of ''Mortal Kombat II'' when independent producer Lawrence Kasanoff acquired the rights from Midway Games. Newcomer director Anderson was hired based on the strength of his debut ''Shopping'', with a screenplay written by Kevin Droney. Filming took place primarily in Thailand, with fight sequences supervised by Shou and Pat E. Johnson.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 2
  • Social

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