- Taimak
Taimak (born Taimak Guarriello on
June 27 ,1964 ) is an Americanactor andmartial artist . He is best known for his portrayal of "Bruce" Leroy Green inBerry Gordy 's 1985blaxploitation film "The Last Dragon ".Early life
Taimak (pronounced "Tie-Mok") studied Chinese goju,
goju-ryu ,taekwondo , andjujutsu before being discovered by a casting director at age 20.Acting Career
Taimak's first film role was that of "Bruce" Leroy Green in the hit 1985 film "The Last Dragon". A financial success, the film catapulted the previously-unknown Taimak to fame. In 1986, Taimak starred as
Janet Jackson 's boyfriend in the hit video for her song "Let's Wait Awhile ", although his next film appearance wasn't until 1990's "The White Girl". He then appeared in a number of films throughout the 90's and 00's, as well as landing small roles in television shows such as "Beverly Hills 90210 ", "Red Shoe Diaries ", and "Ally McBeal ".His latest film, an action movie entitled "Repeat Offenders", is scheduled for a 2009 release.
Taimak has also appeared in over a dozen stage plays, including a comedic version of "
Roadhouse " in 2004 at the Barrow Street Theater in New York City, and "Cheaters" in 2006.Fitness Career
Taimak is also a fitness expert and physical trainer, hosting the DVD " [http://www.taimak.tv Taimak FIT: Journey to Perfection] ".
He has also worked with
Madonna as her martial arts coordinator on her Drowned World Tour, and with the rock group Bush on their “Chemicals Between Us” music video.External links
* [http://www.taimak.tv Taimak's Official Website]
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* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=27730569 Taimak's Myspace Page]References
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