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Revision as of 21:51, 16 December 2008 by Freemee (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Taimak (born Taimak Guarriello on 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 19.
Acting career
Taimak's first film role was that of "Bruce" Leroy Green in the hit 1985 film The Last Dragon. A financial success, the film catapulted the previously-unknown Taimak to fame. 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 80's and early 90's 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 over a dozen 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.
Last Dragon Remake
A remake of "The Last Dragon" (1985) is currently in production. Samuel L. Jackson will portray the character Sho'Nuff, made famous by the late Julius Carry II.
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