Phillip Rhee | |
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 Philip Rhee (left) in 2008 | |
| Born | Phillip Rhee September 7, 1960 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Phillip Rhee (born September 7, 1960) is an American martial artist, actor, director, screenwriter, and film producer, most famous for his role in the Best of the Best movie series.[1][2][3]
Rhee was born in South Korea and raised in San Francisco, California.[4] He is a martial artist, actor, director and film producer who has created, produced and starred in numerous films, including the Best of the Best film series. The first Best of the Best film spawned three sequels; Best of the Best 2, Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back and Best of the Best 4: Without Warning.
Rhee's 1980 representation of the United States' Taekwondo Team against the South Korean team in the championships of the Asia Games formed the basis of his screenplay for the film Best of the Best.[5]
Philip's brother, Simon, is also a martial artist and actor; he co-starred in the Best of the Best films.
Philip Rhee married his wife, Amy, in 1990. Their son, Sean, appeared in Rhee's 2015 film Underdog Kids and works professionally as a stuntman these days.
He is trained in various martial arts such as Taekwondo (where he is a 6th dan black belt), Hapkido (where he is a 3rd dan black belt), Wing Chun and Boxing.[6]
