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| '''Taimak''' (born '''Taimak Guarriello''' on {{birth date|1964|6|27}}) is an ] ] and ]. He is best known for his portrayal of "Bruce" Leroy Green in ]'s 1985 martial arts film '']''. | |||
| Taimak pronounced Ty-mock was born in Los Angeles, California. His parents originally from New York moved to California briefly. In the interim Taimak`s mother Laurita conceived him and his older brother Meischan. His parents moved back to New York when he was only two years old. Taimak got his first taste of the martial arts at the age of six years old under the instruction of Master Gerald Orange, a Japanese Goju stylist. His father an Italian salesman and his mother, a soul food chef, wanted him and his two new sisters to spend some time in Europe. They thought it would be a good growing experience to grow up around other cultures, so off they went. Taimak and the rest of his family really enjoyed their time Europe, but it was also a difficult time due to his parents` divorce. The family was split. The boys went their father, and the girls with their mother. At this time Taimak had to adjust to the New York City streets quickly. | |||
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| He began studying Chinese Gojo with world-renowned fighter and kung fu movie star Ron Van Clief. Taimak went on to win a New York State Kickboxing title and trained under Van Clief for the next ten years reaching the level of seventh degree Black Belt. At this time everyone was talking of the movie "Berry Gordy`s The Last Dragon" and Taimak who always had the acting but, threw himself in the stew of casting. After many call backs, he landed the role and the rest was history. Taimak is currently working on his career in Los Angeles, where he is teaching martial arts, studying the Art of Acting and writing. He wants all his fans to know how much he appreciates all their love and that he will be on the big screen again very soon. He also lives by these virtues. "Love yourself, love life, and keep reaching for your best and know that you will accomplish your dreams if you don`t allow yourself to lose sight of them." | |||
| Taimak (pronounced "Tie-Mok") studied Chinese goju, ], ], and ] before being discovered by a casting director at age 20. | |||
| "My interest of martial arts began at the age of four while watching Kato on television in "The Green Hornet.'" | "My interest of martial arts began at the age of four while watching Kato on television in "The Green Hornet.'" | ||
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Taimak (born Taimak Guarriello on (1964-06-27)June 27, 1964) is an American actor and martial artist. He is best known for his portrayal of "Bruce" Leroy Green in Berry Gordy's 1985 martial arts film The Last Dragon.
Early life
Taimak (pronounced "Tie-Mok") studied Chinese goju, goju-ryu, taekwondo, and jujutsu before being discovered by a casting director at age 20.
"My interest of martial arts began at the age of four while watching Kato on television in "The Green Hornet.'"
Acting career
Taimak's first film role was that of "Bruce" Leroy Green in the hit 1985 film The Last Dragon. In 1986, he 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 subsequently made an appearance on the late 1980s and early 1990s college-based sitcom A Different World.
His latest film, an action movie entitled Repeat Offenders, is scheduled for a 2009 release.
Taimak has also appeared in 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 Taimak FIT: Journey to Perfection.
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