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Taimak (born Taimak Guarriello on June 27, 1964)
Early life
Born to an Italian father and African American mother
Career
Taimak (pronounced Tie-Mock) never imagined he would grow up to be one of the most beloved martial arts cult classic film stars of our time. His leading role in Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon, in which he played the Bruce Lee wannabe in search of “The Glow”, catapulted him to stardom and a career that has spanned over twenty years. Although Taimak had no formal training and was taught on set, Taimak aka 'Bruce Leroy’ brought his martial arts skills and charm which undoubtedly contributed to the success of the film which grossed more than 25 million at the box office.
Since The Last Dragon, Taimak has appeared in a number of TV roles and over a dozens plays, including Roadhouse in 2004 at the Barrow Street Theater in New York City, playing the notable role of Dalton in this zany comedy rendition of Patrick Swayze’s 80’s cult classic film. *Taimak is happy to announce that he will be teaming up once again with the highly inventive Roadhouse director Timothy Haskell and well known playwright Eric Sanders for an original stage play to open December 2009 in New York City. Further details will be provided in Taimak’s widely distributed newsletter. Taimak recently completed a TVOne interview which will air this Fall - August 2009.
Taimak later appeared in a number of TV roles and music videos including;
The lead male in Janet Jackson's "Let's Wait Awhile" music video;
Debbie Allen's "Special Look" video;
TV show A Different World which covered a sensitive issue occurring on college campuses around the US at that time.; ...And
36 Crazyfists music video "Bloodwork".
Taimak has also worked with a number of high-profile celebrities including Madonna and starred in a play that toured the United States called Cheaters. To his stage credits, Taimak starred in a hit Off-Broadway show in 2004 called Roadhouse The Comedy, based on the Patrick Swayze film Road House.
In addition to his acting career, Taimak engages his passions for health & wellness by opening a gym on the east side of Manhattan in New York city called "Fitness Concepts" in 2002. However, due to time constraints, he has since parted ways with the partner but may reconsider re-opening another gym in the future. In the interim, Taimak has completed the first installment of a series of fitness DVDs - which is available for purchase from his website called "Taimak FIT (Find Inner Transformation)".
If you visit Taimak's website you will see that he has been extremely busy promoting his fitness DVD, 'The Last Dragon Remake', his Taimak FIT Newsletter, his upcoming play and a new line of health products designed to help everyone stay in optimal health. Taimak has also embarked on a community service venture called "The Dream Coaching Program" with the mission of helping people, young and old experience ongoing happiness.
Taimak is not married but is currently dating a woman who shares his ethnic origins of half Italian, half African American.
Visit www.dynasty8.com to learn more about Taimak Guarriello.
Career Timeline
Repeat Offenders (2009) (pre-production)....Alexander Morton
They're Just My Friends (2006)....Captain Taimak
The System Within (2006)....Pastor Ricky
Book of Swords (2005)....Lucky
"Third Watch" .... Spider (1 episode, 2004)
Family Ties: Part 2 (2004) TV episode (as Taimak Guarriello) .... Spider
Night Class (2001)
- .... Kick boxing instructor
- .... aka Seduced by a Thief (UK: cable TV title) (USA: cable TV title)
Masquerade (2000) (TV)
"Beverly Hills, 90210"
- .... The Bartender / ... (3 episodes, 1999-2000)
- .... aka "Class of Beverly Hills" (USA: teaser title)
I Will Be Your Father Figure (2000) TV episode (as Taimak Guarriello) .... Barback
That's the Guy (1999) TV episode (as Taimak Guari) .... The Bartender
Dog's Best Friend (1999) TV episode (as Taimak Guari) .... The Bartender
Dreamers (1999) .... Sam
"Red Shoe Diaries" .... Zoner (1 episode, 1996)
The Forbidden Zone (1996) TV episode .... Zoner
"WMAC Masters" .... Striking Eagle (1 episode, 1996)
Battle of the Brothers (1996) TV episode .... Striking Eagle
"Kickback with Scott Pastore" (1994) TV series .... Guest
No More Dirty Deals (1993) .... Sean Halloway
The White Girl (1990) .... Bob
"A Different World" .... Garth Parks (1 episode, 1989)
- No Means No (1989) TV episode .... Garth Parks
The Last Dragon (1985) .... Leroy Green
... aka Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon
Stunts:
Madonna: Drowned World Tour 2001 (2001) (TV) (martial arts coordinator) (as Taimak Guarriello)
Self:
2000s
1990s
Acapulco Black Film Festival (2000) (TV) .... Himself
"Singled Out" .... Taimuk (1 episode, 1995)
- Episode dated 13 December 1995 (1995) TV episode .... Taimuk