Andrew Koji
| Andrew Koji | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew Julian Hiroaki Koji 1987 (age 37–38) Epsom, Surrey, England |
| 🏳️ Nationality | English |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, martial artist, stuntman |
Andrew Julian Hiroaki Koji is a British actor, martial artist and stuntman of mixed Japanese and English heritage.
Life and career[edit]
Born in 1987, Koji grew up in Epsom, Surrey.[1]
Koji started in the industry doing extra work and making short films as a teenager. At 18 he moved to Thailand and Japan seeking work before returning to England to train at the Actors' Temple Studio in London.[2] Into his 20’s, Koji studied and competed in taekwondo and trained in Shaolin kung fu at the Shaolin Temple UK.[3]
While he writes and produces his own films, Koji also worked as a stunt double on Fast & Furious 6.[4]
In October 2017, it was announced Koji would be playing the lead character Ah Sahm in the Cinemax show Warrior.[5] Based on an original idea by Bruce Lee and produced by filmmaker Justin Lin, the series is centered around a martial arts prodigy in the late 1870's who emigrates from China to America in search of his sister, only to be drawn into the Tong Wars of San Francisco.[6] In a nod to Lee's ethnic background, Ah Sahm is of partial European ancestry from his white American grandfather, which Koji found relateable due to his own mixed ancestry.[7] In April 2019 the show was renewed for a second season.[8]
In August 2019, Koji was cast as Storm Shadow for the upcoming Snake-Eyes movie.[9]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Fast & Furious 6 | HK Police | Extra Role |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Aquited | Chen | |
| 2010-15 | Casualty | Keong Murong / Haro Reid | |
| 2016 | Call the Midwife | Benny Su | |
| 2018 | The Innocents | Andrew | Recurring role |
| 2019 | American Gods | CEO | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Warrior | Ah Sahm | Lead Role |
External links[edit]
- Andrew Koji on IMDb
- Andrew Koji on Instagram
References[edit]
- ↑ "Andrew Koji". Martial Arts & Action Entertainment. 2019-03-02. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ↑ Tau, Timothy (2019-04-02). "Andrew Koji Talks Cinemax's New Martial Arts Series WARRIOR". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ↑ "Andrew Koji". Martial Arts & Action Entertainment. 2019-03-02. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ↑ "Andrew Koji". Martial Arts & Action Entertainment. 2019-03-02. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2017-10-11). "'Warrior': Cinemax Sets Cast & Director For Bruce Lee-Inspired Martial Arts Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ↑ Hale, Mike (2019-04-02). "Review: 'Warrior,' Pitched by Bruce Lee and Made by Cinemax". New York Times. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ↑ Bundy, Andrew (2019-04-03). "'Warrior' Star Andrew Koji Discusses Shooting Fight Scenes For A TV Series & His Multi-Ethnic Connection To Bruce Lee [Interview]". The Playlist. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2019-04-24). "'Warrior' Renewed For Season 2 By Cinemax". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto (August 23, 2019). "'Snake Eyes': Andrew Koji to Play Storm Shadow in 'GI Joe' Movie Spinoff (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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