Al Leong

Al Leong
Born Albert Leong
(1952-09-30) September 30, 1952
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Other names Al 'Ka Bong'
Occupation Stuntman, actor

Albert Leong (born September 30, 1952), also known as Al "Ka Bong", is an American stuntman and actor.[1] Characterized by his impressive martial arts skills (including Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Kali, and Jujutsu), long wavy hair, and a prominent Fu Manchu moustache, he has had a number of small but memorable roles as a henchman in some of the most popular action films (which usually resulted in his character's death), including Lethal Weapon and Die Hard. He collaborated with director John Carpenter in Big Trouble in Little China and They Live. Such appearances in many action films have garnered him a cult following.[2][3] He is also notable for his role as Genghis Khan in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Early life

Leong was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Los Angeles, California.[4][5]

Career

His credits include Lethal Weapon, Die Hard, Joshua Tree, Big Trouble in Little China, The Scorpion King, and They Live.[1] and a recurring role on the first season of the TV series 24. He also portrayed an out-of-time Genghis Khan in the comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. In 2003, Leong lampooned himself as well as the Hollywood tradition of actor and director 'reels' by starring in screenwriter David Callaham's "Writer's Reel."[6] In the five-minute short film, Leong portrayed Callaham going through a typical day in the life of a writer. The 'reel' was accepted into a number of short film festivals.[7]

As a stuntman, Leong was involved with the production of numerous films including The Golden Child, Last Action Hero, Roland Emmerich's Godzilla, Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, and Daredevil. He also has made appearances on several television shows such as Knight Rider, Magnum, P.I., The Twilight Zone, T. J. Hooker, MacGyver, That '70s Show, and HBO's Deadwood. He wrote and directed the low-budget film Daddy Tell Me a Story...

Filmography

YearTitleRoleOther notes
1983Twilight Zone: The MovieVietnamese(Segment #1)
1983Off the WallMt. Joy Cheerleader
1984ProtocolChef
1985My Science ProjectVietnamese SoldierUncredited
1986Big TroubleChinese laborer #2
1986Big Trouble in Little ChinaWing Kong Hatchet Man
1986Running ScaredHenchmanUncredited
1987Lethal WeaponEndo
1987Steele JusticeLong Hair
1988She's Having a BabyPhotographer
1988Action JacksonDellaplane’s Chauffeur
1988Die HardUli
1988They LiveResistance MemberUncredited
1989Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventureGenghis Khan
1989Cage“Tiger Joe” Lowell
1989Black RainYakuza AssassinUncredited
1989Savage BeachFu
1990I Come in PeaceLuggage Salesman
1990AftershockFighterUncredited
1990Death WarrantBruce
1991The Perfect WeaponMan in Croc-Pit BarAlso stunts, Uncredited
1991Showdown in Little TokyoThugAlso stunts, Uncredited
1992Steel JusticeGuard #2
1992Rapid FireMinh
1992Hard HuntedRaven
1993Joshua TreeChinese Gunman #9
1993Last Action HeroThugUncredited
1993Hot Shots! Part DeuxPit-Fighting FanAlso stunts
1994Beverly Hills Cop IIICar MechanicAlso stunts, Uncredited
1994The ShadowTibetan Driver
1994Vanishing Son IIITriad Lieutenant #1
1994Double DragonLewisAlso stunts
1994Deadly TargetGuard
1996Escape from L.A.A Shadow WarriorAlso stunts
1997Tuff Luk KlubCousin Ming
1998The Replacement KillersTerence Wei GunmenUncredited
1998GodzillaFishermanAlso stunts, Uncredited
1998Lethal Weapon 4Wah Sing Ku Triad MemberUncredited
1998LimoHack
2000Daddy Tell Me a Story...Al Ka Bong
2001The GhostWu's Thug No.2
2002The Scorpion KingAsian Training Master
2005Confessions of an Action StarEvil Doctor
2005Forbidden WarriorYang Sze
2014Awesome Asian Bad GuysAl(2013)

Television

  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues: "The Warlord" (1994), also stunt coordinator
  • The A-Team: "Asian-Looking Thug" in episode Lease with an Option to Die (episode # 4.4) 1985-10-22, "Thug at boat" in episode The Maltese Falcon (episode # 2.13)1983-12-13
  • The Equalizer: uncredited in episode China Rain (episode # 1.2)
  • The Greatest American Hero: uncredited extra in episode Thirty Seconds Over Little Tokyo (episode # 39) 1983-02-03
  • Hart to Hart: "Tai-Chi Man" in episode Year of the Dog (episode # 5.10) 1983-12-13
  • Riptide: "Mister Yeem" in episode The Frankie Kahana Show (episode # 3.13) 1986-02-11
  • MacGyver: "Wayne H. Lim" in episode Murderers' Sky (episode # 3.20) 1988-05-09
  • Renegade:
  • T. J. Hooker: "Nabutsu Hood #1" (uncredited) in episode Blood Sport (episode # 5.88) 1986-05-21
  • 24: "Neill" in four episodes of the first season
  • That '70s Show: "Kung-Fu Master/Ninja Warrior" in the episode Jackie Moves On (episode # 2.22) 2000-04-03

Music videos

References

  1. 1 2 "Al Leong". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "Al Leong". Hey! It's That Guy!. Fametracker. August 8, 2001. Archived from the original on October 19, 2006. Retrieved June 19, 2007.
  3. ↑ As of June 2007, the fan site Al Leong: Cinematic Legend Archived October 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. campaigns for Al Leong receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award by Taurus World Stunt Awards and a 'MTV - Lifetime Achievement Award'.
  4. ↑ An Exclusive Interview with Al Leong, World Wide Dojo
  5. ↑ A chat with AL LEONG – martial artist & stuntman extraordinaire — Chiller Theatre, Planetchocko.com
  6. ↑ "David Callaham: Writer Reel (2004)". IMDb.
  7. ↑ "4th Bearded Child Film Festival". Bearded Child Film Festival.
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