Aside from that film, what are your personal faves from that decade? JET: In , you announced on the crowd funding site Indiegogo. What was the inspiration for writing and directing this project? We shot some of it as a short. I wanted to show people what I could do myself. TG: There are several. JET: In addition to your personal projects, which types of roles are you looking forward to taking on in the near future?
TG: Roles that inspire and excite fellow artists and fans. Roles that also challenge me to pull out my best performance. I recently had a part in a sci-fi short called Transporter , written and directed by Damon Colquhoun. I never sacrificed my integrity. Be responsible for yourself. Since then, the variety in Taimak's professional skillset expanded beyond acting and being a talented martial artist; he also became a published author, among other things.
Raised in New York City, he was 7 when they moved to Europe. His father was a Doo-Wop singer and sold women's accessories while his mother worked as a soul food chef. When Taimak was born, interracial marriage was still illegal in America. He revealed that his father, who sang "Teenager For President," once had hate mail sent to him because he married out of the race.
The problems with interracial marriage in the US caused the move to Europe, where they felt more accepted and comfortable. He got into martial arts at the age of 6 because his father was close friends with Gerald Lawrence, who had a black belt in Goju Karate. However, his passion for the arts ignited when he saw a Bruce Lee commercial. From Karate, he got interested in Taekwondo and went into various competitions.
Shortly after, he landed the role of Leroy in " The Last Dragon. Before he got into the movie scene, Taimak worked as security for clubs like Studio 54, Bonds International Casino to make extra money and be independent. The Chinese style is a form of self-defense that employs strong legs and quick arm movements to defend against enemies. The style was popularized by Ip Man and his most popular student Bruce Lee. Over the years, he continued to earn black belts in various disciplines, including Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jujutsu, and Hapkido.
It tells the story of a man wanting to become a great martial artist, idolizing Bruce Lee who once pursued a mystical glow that meant the pinnacle of martial arts. The film was a success at the box office despite mixed reviews. It also featured one of the first efforts of strong character development for a black hero, and his character Leroy would become a pop icon, referenced for years to come.
More acting opportunities followed, though it was not as significant as his first endeavor. Hollywood Icons, Then and Now. Share this page:. The Rise of Will Smith. Around The Web Provided by Taboola. Create a list ». No particular order. The Coolest Movie Characters of the 80s. Black people of the 80s. More People B -List. See all related lists ». Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDb page. Find out more at IMDbPro ».
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