Chris Casamassa (born January 17, 1965) is an American martial artist of Italian descent, actor and stuntman who is best known for his role as Scorpion in the movie Mortal Kombat, which was based on the popular fighting-game series. He was unavailable for the second movie, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, due to scheduling conflicts with Batman & Robin (where he doubled for George Clooney), but he was able to return as Scorpion in the TV show, Mortal Kombat: Konquest. He is the son of martial arts guru and Red Dragon Karate founder Louis D. Casamassa. They appeared together in the film 'Sword of Heaven' in 1985.
He is the owner of the Red Dragon Karate of Glendora studio
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Fact
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Chris and his wife Michelle have two children Emily and Adam.
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He lives in Glendora, California.
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Brother of Scott Casamassa.
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Nephew of Gabe Casamassa.
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Long time friends and Martial Arts Instructor for Joey Fiero, from the hit TV reality show "Life As A Struggling Actor". Chris is also a recurring guest star on the show.
His martial arts stats: 1993 AKKF Hall of Fame Top Competitor and Instuctor of the year. 1991-1992 Weapons Grand Champion at several locations. 1988-1993 Forms Grand Champion at many locations. He has been a champion in Canada, New York, California, Kentucky, Washington, North Carolina, Denver etc. Retired from competition in 1992
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
It's Dark Here
2013
Sensei Chris
Move of the Day
2012
TV Series
Money Fight
2012
Ring Announcer
Ultimate Adult Kombat
2006
TV Movie
Commentator
USA World Championships
2006
TV Movie
Commentator
Sci-Fighter
2004
The Karate Master
USA World Championships
2002
TV Movie
Commentator
Seance
2001
Tony
The Hunted
2001
TV Series
Zack
A Real Job
2001
Bill
Mortal Kombat: Federation of Martial Arts
2000
Video
Scorpion
Martial Law
1999
TV Series
Henchman
Mortal Kombat: Conquest
1998-1999
TV Series
Scorpion
Takeda
WMAC Masters
1995-1996
TV Series
Red Dragon / Himself
Mortal Kombat
1995
Scorpion
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
1993
Ring Lord #1
Creon (as Chris Kasamasa)
A Mission to Kill
1992
Young Hank (uncredited)
China O'Brien II
1990
Video
Picnic punk #2 (as Chris Casamasa)
Sword of Heaven
1985
Martial Arts Trainee
The Karate Kid
1984
Tournament Guest (uncredited)
Stunts
Title
Year
Status
Character
Martial Law
1999
TV Series stunt henchman - 1 episode
Blade
1998
stunts
Batman & Robin
1997
stunt double: George Clooney / stunts
China O'Brien II
1990
Video stunt fighter - uncredited
Black Eagle
1988
car stunt - scenes deleted
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Foodfight!
2012
motion capture actor: Dex Dogtective
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Fight Scene
2013
TV Series
Himself - Host
Horror Kung-Fu Theatre
2013
TV Series
Himself
Move of the Day
2012
TV Series
Himself
How to Be an Action Star
2003
Video
Himself / Host
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mortal Kombat: Conquest
1998
TV Series
Scorpion
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes