Andy Le
| Andy Le | |
|---|---|
 Le at the 2021 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | October 15, 1991 |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, Stunt performer |
Andy Le is an American actor, producer, and stunt performer born in October of 1991. Le has starred various movies, including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,[1][2] The Paper Tigers,[3] and his only self-produced project, Supreme Art of War.[citation needed] Le also appeared in Wu-Tang: An American Saga as Fang. In 2011, Le co-founded a martial arts club called Martial Club,[4] which went on to direct stunts for multiple movies including Shang-Chi (2021) and Everything Everywhere All at Once with Michelle Yeoh.[5] Despite his part in creating the club, Le has done multiple solo-stunting jobs without the group.
Early life[edit]
Le was raised in Orange County, California where he grew up watching multiple martial arts movies throughout his childhood.[6] He claims this impacted his life choices and his decision to be a martial-artist later in life. Sometime in 2011, he and his brother Brian, along with their mutual friend Daniel Mah, founded Martial Club.[7] The club gained traction, and within its first year it published a YouTube channel.[1]
Acting career[edit]
Luc Van Tien[edit]
Luc Van Tien is an action-based re-telling of a Vietnamese legend.[8] In the film, Le stars solely for stunt performances, and is credited as "Duisher Bui's Men".[9] The film is about Lục Vân Tiên being transported to the future, befriending a scammer, and saving Nga.
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings[edit]
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a film produced by Marvel Studios. The movie centers around Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) ultimately saving his deceased mother's village, and the world.[10] Le plays Death Dealer, who tortures a young Shang-Chi and serves Wenwu (Tony Leung). His stunts were performed by himself.
Wu Tang: An American Saga[edit]
Wu-Tang: An American Saga is a Hulu series about taking place around the up-rise of cocaine and cocaine addictions in the United States. The show centers around a bus-driver protagonist who strives to unite a group of young black men.[11] The show was recently greenlit for season two, premiering in the late-summer of 2021.[12] Le plays Fang in the show, and it is unannounced if he will return.
The Paper Tigers[edit]
The Paper Tigers is a 2020 film about three kung fu masters avenging their dead trainer.[13]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "'Shang-Chi' actor Andy Le talks 'self-taught' martial arts, OC roots". spectrumnews1.com. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ "'Shang-Chi' Challenge gives kids of the West San Gabriel Valley a chance to feel seen". Los Angeles Times. September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ Davis, Brangien; McKnight, Matt M. "Hollywood wanted 'fewer Asians' in a new kung fu film. This Seattle director stuck to his script | Crosscut". crosscut.com. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ Golden, Lee B. III (November 16, 2015). "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: PART TWO – An Interview With Andy Le". Film Combat Syndicate. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ Vo, David (January 24, 2020). "MICHELLE YEOH To Star In EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE". M.A.A.C. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Andy Le Talks Bringing His Love of Martial Arts to 'Shang-Chi'". Extra. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ Golden, Lee B. III (November 29, 2018). "Martial Club's Andy Le: 'We Are Making A Martial Club Movie, It's Gonna Kick Ass And You Better Believe It!". Film Combat Syndicate. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Trailer For "Luc Van Tien" Debuts Online!". Kung-fu Kingdom. August 15, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Luc Van Tien: Tuyet Dinh Kungfu (2017)". rotornot.co. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings (Movie, 2021) | Official Trailer, Cast, Release Date | Marvel". Marvel Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (June 7, 2021). "'Wu Tang: An American Saga': Curtiss Cook Jr. & Gbenga Akinnagbe Join Season 2 Of Hulu Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Wu-Tang: An American Saga Season 2 Trailer And Premiere Date Revealed". TV Shows. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ↑ ""The Paper Tigers" is one of 2021's very best films". The Spool. June 22, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
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